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June 25, 2005
Supreme Court Rules Cities May Seize Property; Opponents Of Brooklyn Arena Cry Foul
From NY1:
Opponents say the arena does not serve the public interest, and the use of eminent domain would be illegal.Nets owner Bruce Ratner has bought some of the land needed for the arena, but eminent domain may still have to be used to get the arena project done.
The group "Develop, Don't Destroy Brooklyn" says it will keep fighting the project. Members call Ratner's plan, “an illegal and unnecessary use of eminent domain to force tenants, homeowners, and businesses from the footprint."
Posted by amy at June 25, 2005 12:17 AM