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May 12, 2006
Ridge Hill project moves ahead in Yonkers, without zoning
The Journal News
By Michael Gannon
Forest City Ratner gamely forges ahead with its controversial Ridge Hill project in Yonkers, even though zoning changes were invalidated by a state judge last week:
The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency last night held public hearings on tax breaks proposed for the $600 million housing and retail project, between the Sprain Brook Parkway and New York State Thruway, and the possible use of eminent domain to acquire several commercial properties needed to build access roads to the site.
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"We believe in the project," Forest City Ratner spokesman Ed Tagliaferri said. "We feel we have vast support of the vast majority of Yonkers residents and taxpayers and we are confident we can get it approved."Furious opponents of the project are demanding the city defer consideration of any approvals for the project until after the zoning issue is resolved, either in court or through negotiation.
Posted by lumi at May 12, 2006 7:07 AM