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February 19, 2006

State Agency’s Lawyer Disqualified; Proposed Demolitions Approved

Brooklyn Daily Eagle:

Justice Edmead reportedly observed that the state environmental agency could potentially have a conflict with the developer because it is charged with protecting the environment and regulating individuals and corporations. She noted the appearance of impropriety created by the agency’s hiring of Ratner’s lawyer to review Ratner’s proposal.

“The outcome means that we are right in having continued skepticism of the objectivity and transparency in this approval process,” said Daniel Goldstein, a spokesman for the lead plaintiff, Develop Don’t Destroy Brooklyn. He said the plaintiffs would consider whether to take further action in this matter.

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Posted by amy at February 19, 2006 12:06 PM