
Is it just us or does Mayor Bloomberg look like The Grinch Who Stole Brooklyn in this picture? From far left, that's Hiz-oner; Governor Paterson, who is helping to dig his own grave, even though he can't see it; borough president Marty Markowitz, who is just jolly being Marty Markowitz; and Jay-Z, who had to tilt his construction hat to the side. They're seen here breaking ground on the new Atlantic Yards project, which will bring the NBA's New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn. Not only that, but the BK is getting some more fancy gentrified stores and expensive condos. The natives are quite restless. Read the whole story of today's protest at The Awl. [The Awl]





























