Willets Point Redevelopment Crosses First Hurdle

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Matthew Schuerman
WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

A Queens community board narrowly voted in favor of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to redevelop Willets Point. The roll call was 21 to 15 and came after midnight this morning. WNYC's Matthew Schuerman was there to witness it. He joins us this morning.

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