BP MARKOWITZ STATEMENT ON LATEST CENSUS ESTIMATES SHOWING BROOKLYN LEADING THE CITY IN POPULATION GROWTH
"I've always said that Brooklyn is proud home to everyone from everywhere, and now there are 60,035 new residents adding even more character—and characters—to Brooklyn! According to the 2012 Census estimates, Brooklyn saw New York City's biggest jump in the number of residents who prefer to call the borough home, and we also led the boroughs in largest percentage increase. As thrilled as I am, I can't say I'm surprised. When you really get down to it—considering our historic, hip and diverse neighborhoods, unique cultural attractions, hot music and literary scene, amazing restaurants, great shopping and, of course, world-class wonders like Prospect Park, Coney Island, the spectacular Brooklyn Bridge Park, the Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets—who would want to live anywhere else?"