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July 8, 2007

Tax break debate flares over affordable housing

AP via USA Today

Other critics objected to an exemption in the plan that would preserve a multimillion dollar tax benefit for the developers of Atlantic Yards, a massive project in Brooklyn that will include thousands of new apartments and a new basketball arena for the NBA's Nets.

Legislative leaders delayed sending the measure to Spitzer's desk, and talks are now ongoing about possible adjustments.

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Posted by amy at July 8, 2007 11:11 AM