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December 4, 2004
OK, so The Times has the weakest coverage of Ratner's plan, but...
...the Grey Lady does cover related issues:
"Stop the Stadium in Its Tracks"
The Times Editorial Board analyses the Stadium deal and takes a position against Bloomberg's boondoggle, but has glossed over the arena controversy. The issues of Financing, Process and the Olympics run parallel to Ratner's plan.
"M.T.A. Seeks Tax Increases Over 5 Years"
The M.T.A.'s financial crisis was revealed in a second set of books. Now they're introducing fare increases with service cutbacks and talking about tax increases. Meanwhile, the state agency REFUSES to get top dollar for the Hudson and Atlantic Railyard properties by auctioning them off to the highest bidder.
"Social Services In City to Lose $100 Million: Restoration of Aid Is Seen as Unlikely"
Can the City afford Ratner's plan while the neediest continue to suffer?
"School's Windfall's Challenge: Spending It Well"
Pataki balks at fully funding NYC schools, but he's willing to secure giveaways for his school chum, Ratner.
In case you are wondering, the lack of arena-specific coverage probably has nothing to do with the fact that Ratner is their partner in the new NY Times Headquarters building. Hmm...
Posted by lumi at December 4, 2004 12:42 PM