Two words: Bloom Berg .

But all kidiing aside, it's Bloomy's "branding" of Manhattan that has turned the place into Hollywood East. The economy never affects places like Beverly Hills, right? Well, there's so much money living in Manhattan today that construction has become recession proof. I read an article just this week stating that over SEVENTY FIVE PERCENT of new construction below 96th Street is on "luxury buildings," with an average starting price of over $800,000 for a one bedroom. It's crazy.

Now I admit that I voted for Bloomberg the first two terms, but I couldn't get past what he did with the term limits just to get himself four more years. That's why I hope to God someone can knock this Quinn out of the box. Voting for her is like voting a fourth term for Bloomberg.