James Coletti, BTEA’s Vice President, testified on March 2, 2011 in favor of Willets Point Phase 1 during a public hearing in Flushing Queens.

With 30% unemployment in the construction industry the Willets Point overall redevelopment plan will create 18,000 construction jobs as well as 5,000 permanent jobs. It will provide approximately $1.3 billion in direct tax revenue and construct 2 acres of open space for the public.

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