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December 30, 2007

The Atlantic Yards Saga: 2007's Biggest Stories

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Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn compiled an extensive list of the biggest stories of the year. Here are a few of their picks:

Biggest Beneficiary of PILOTS:
Bruce Ratner.

Widest, Intentional, Indefensible Loophole:
421a "Ratner Clause"

Pettiest Political Payback:
Borough Prez Markowitz Doesn't Reappoint Community Board 6 Members Who Voted Against Atlantic Yards

If you think you might have missed anything in the news this year, this list is for you. Then again, if you're reading this blog during a holiday weekend, you probably don't miss much, do you?

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Posted by amy at December 30, 2007 8:16 AM