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August 31, 2006
Two more chances to vent
The Brooklyn Papers
By Gersh Kuntzman
Stung by criticism that it hasn’t done enough to solicit public opinion on the Atlantic Yards project, the Empire State Development Corporation has set up another hearing on the mega-development.
The original Aug. 23 public hearing drew thousands of people — many of whom waited hours to get inside. Roughly 300 people who signed up to testify did not get a chance to speak.
ESDC had previously announced that a second “community forum” would be held on Sept. 12 at 4 pm at New York City College of Technology’s Klitgord Auditorium (285 Jay St., Downtown).
But after critics — and many elected officials — sniped that Sept. 12 is primary election day, ESDC this week added a new “community forum,” on Sept. 18, at the same time and place. The new “forum” was posted on the ESDC Web site without fanfare.
The article wraps up with quotes from ESDC spokesperson Jessica Copen, Fans For Fair Play activist Scott Turner and 52nd Assembly District Leader Jo Anne Simon.
Posted by lumi at August 31, 2006 10:37 PM