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June 3, 2005
Hudson Railyards suits tossed out by judge
You've heard the news. Here's the coverage:
WNYC, Major Victory for West Side Stadium
The NY Times, Hurdle Cleared, West Side Stadium Backers Turn to Albany
NY Daily News, Judge throws out lawsuit against West Side stadium
The judge also shot down the lawsuit claim that the MTA had not allowed bidders enough time to prepare their proposals. Both sides were working under the same 27-day time constraints, [Justice] Cahn said.
NY Post, TIME TO DECIDE
NY Post, HEVESI THROWS A BLOCK
The state's top fiscal watchdog — sounding a lot like his longtime Democratic ally, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver — unexpectedly declared that it would be "premature" for the Public Authorities Control Board to vote for approval of $300 million in state funding for the project.
NY Newsday, Stadium future still uncertain
Despite stern words from Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Gov. George Pataki -- both staunch stadium backers -- Silver suggested to reporters he might seek to again postpone the decision.
Posted by lumi at June 3, 2005 6:58 AM