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October 1, 2005
Brooklyn Arena Supporters Got Millions From Ratner
From WNYC:
REPORTER: Brandishing documents obtained under the freedom of information act, members of the group develop don't destroy said the group BUILD had a conflict of interest. BUILD wrote in an application for federal non profit status that Forest City had "contributed" $5 million to the group. The application was made at the same time BUILD was negotiating with Forest City ratner to secure agreements on community hiring and affordable housing. The Reverend Clinton Miller said that was unethical.MILLER: How you can negotiate on behalf of the community when on paper you've already received 5 million dollars?
Posted by amy at October 1, 2005 8:57 AM