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February 14, 2006
Brooklyn Community Groups Appear In Court To Block Nets Arena
NY1
Brooklyn community groups are in court Tuesday, fighting plans for a new Nets stadium in their neighborhood.
A hearing in Manhattan Supreme Court could bring a stop to the demolition of six buildings near the Atlantic Rail Yards.
A dozen community groups have banded together against developer Forest City Ratner. They're also trying to get a lawyer for the Empire State Development Corporation thrown off the case.
David Paget is responsible for giving environmental approval to start the project.
But the coalition of groups claim Paget has a conflict of interest because he once represented Forest City Ratner.
The buildings in question stand in the footprint of a new basketball arena for the Nets.
Posted by lumi at February 14, 2006 2:06 PM