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May 4, 2006
Yonkers Plaintiffs Laud Legal Victory for Public’s Rights in Development Process
Yonkers Tribune
One of the plaintiffs in the case against the City of Yonkers' creative use of City Council rules to greenlight Bruce Ratner's controversial Ridge Hill project explains why they brought the suit:
Councilperson Dee Barbato, in whose district the Ridge Hill site is located, declared Judge Colabella’s decision a vindication for the public’s right to have a meaningful voice in development decisions. According to Barbato, “This lawsuit was not about stopping Ridge Hill. It was about respecting people’s right to be heard before officials make major decisions that impact their lives.”
Posted by lumi at May 4, 2006 6:48 AM