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August 23, 2006
It came from the Blogosphere...
urbanseashell — a collection, events August 23 — "Atlantic Yards" Brooklyn, NY
Urbanseashell's listing for today's hearing comes from Park Slope Neighbors.
Daily Gotham, The ONLY Chance the State is Giving Brooklyn to Preserve Their Neighborhoods
Mole333 posted an email blast alerting the neighborhood to the same hearing which will be the:
ONLY chance to comment on the project that former Clinton White House advisor and Attorney General candidate Sean Patrick Maloney called "...the face of what’s wrong with a corrupt culture that mixes business and politics, profits and tax dollars."
Nets Fan in New York, No Sleep Till Brooklyn
NFNY laments:
It’s sad because the war over Ratner in Brooklyn has cast a dark shadow over the upcoming season.
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The stink being made over the new Nets stadium is worse than the subway stench on a hot summer day. Supporters argue that a new sports facility will bring forth a renaissance of economic development for Brooklyn while protestors argue that professional sports have no effect on economic growth whatsoever. In their eyes, a new stadium equals taxpayer robbery. Much of the public attitude is based on perceptions of fear and uncertainty. I also believe it is a matter of bad timing. New Yorkers are inherently skeptical about EVERYTHING and have been hit over the head with talk of new stadiums for not one but six different teams (Nets, Yanks, Mets, Jets, Giants, Rangers). And, let’s admit, it’s a much easier pill to swallow when the new stadium is moving across the street versus a state over.I am not debating the economic benefits of this project. I’ll leave that for the economists and politicians. I’m just a fan trying to generate some love for the Nets amid the rants and rallies.
Posted by lumi at August 23, 2006 8:57 AM