BP MARKOWITZ, DEPUTY BP GRAHAM STATEMENT ON HAITI EARTHQUAKE
"Brooklyn is the 'Caribbean Capital of America'--by some counts, we have the largest Haitian population in the United States--and our hearts go out to our Haitian brothers and sisters in need. Brooklyn and Haiti share the common motto 'In Unity There is Strength,' and Brooklynites have been united once again--as we were in 2008 following a series of devastating hurricanes and a tropical storm--in opening up their hearts, wallets and pantries to the victims of this catastrophic earthquake. Our office will be working closely with the Caribbean community in the days ahead to lend support to Brooklyn and New York City-based relief efforts."
----Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham