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October 25, 2007
STILL DEVELOPING
The Village Voice
Letters to the Editor
Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn's Dan Goldstein declares "Dewey Defeats Truman:"
Thank you for honoring Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn with your kudos in the "Best of New York" [October 17-23] category "Best Noble Failure." Our organization, and all the other organizations and individuals who have struggled against the biggest real-estate boondoggle in Brooklyn's history, certainly have a good sense of humor, and we enjoyed your "award."
At the same time, we always like to keep the public informed rather than misled. So here goes: There are two pending court cases we have organized and are funding. We are optimistic about [their outcomes]. Both of these cases will not be over for a long time.
If either the 26 community-group plaintiffs on the state case win, or if the plaintiffs fighting to keep their properties from being seized by the government for Bruce Ratner win, the Atlantic Yards project cannot go forward. Failure? "Dewey Defeats Truman!"
Daniel Goldstein
Spokesman, Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn
Posted by lumi at October 25, 2007 9:20 AM