Historical Component I

Siwolop, Sana. "Commercial Real Estate; A Mall Planned for East New York Is 88% Leased." NY Times archives. 16 May 2001. The New York Times. 10 Sep 2007<http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9803E1D7153AF935A25756C0A9679C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=1

This article printed almost a year before gate way center mall was complete describes the East New York’s development into a better more commercial town. The near two-hundred million dollar project was under development for ten years and today is one of Brooklyn’s greatest retail centers. It houses several big name stores but more importantly the opportunity to sell to a wide range of ethnic background. East New York is a diverse community with limitless potential.