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March 3, 2007
Demolition Work To Begin Next Week On Atlantic Yards Project
NY1
Demolition work is scheduled to begin next week on 12 buildings in order to make way for the Brooklyn Atlantic Yards project and the Nets' new basketball arena.The job will begin with the removal of hazardous substances like asbestos, which is expected to take two to three weeks.
Developer Forest City Ratner says the entire job is expected to take five months.
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Opponents say this work is premature, since eminent domain lawsuits are still pending.
Posted by amy at March 3, 2007 8:44 AM