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April 6, 2007
New Lawsuit Filed To Stop Atlantic Yards Project
NY1
By Rita Nissan
A coalition of 26 civic groups filed a lawsuit claiming the environmental review for the project was not thorough enough. They say the review didn't adequately consider traffic problems and security concerns that may arise.
“We do not take this action lightly, but we feel we are left with no alternative,” said Terry Urban of the Council of Brooklyn Neighborhoods.
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The lawsuit also says the threat of terrorism was disregarded. The plaintiffs say the arena has not been given the same security considerations as the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center site.
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The suit asks the court to put the project on hold and have the Spitzer Administration – particularly the Empire State Development Corporation under Spitzer – review it.
Posted by lumi at April 6, 2007 10:46 AM