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Economic development chief Kyle Kimball stepping down

March 25, 2015 Associated Press
Kyle Kimball. Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese
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The president of the Economic Development Corporation has announced plans to step down this summer.

Kyle Kimball joined the corporation in 2008 and was appointed its president by Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2013.

Kimball said he was ready for new opportunities.

He played leading roles in the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Army Terminal and development of a technology campus on Roosevelt Island, among other projects.

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His focus shifted from commercial development to affordable housing projects under Mayor Bill de Blasio.

“Kyle Kimball has worked tirelessly to expand and improve our economy over the past few years, and Brooklyn, and all of New York City, has been very fortunate to have him as the head of the Economic Development Corporation,” said Brooklyn Chamber President and CEO Carlo A. Scissura. “Kyle is a true pleasure to work with — beyond the fact that he’s from Brooklyn. Whatever his next stop may be, I’m confident he’ll do a fantastic job and continue to do everything he can to improve the lives of New Yorkers.”

In announcing his decision, Kimball cited one of his recent accomplishments — the creation of a citywide ferry service.

He said Tuesday that he expects to leave by June.


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