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April 1, 2008
It came from the Blogosphere... (ED edition)
The Gowanus Lounge, Atlantic Yards Eminent Domain Appeal Filed with Supreme Court
The 11 property owners and tenants fighting the use of eminent domain for the troubled Atlantic Yards project have filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The petition asks the Court to hear the appeal of the eminent domain case, which was dismissed on February 1.
Brownstoner, AY Owners, Renters File Eminent Domain Appeal
Lead plaintiff Daniel Goldstein, who owns a condo in the arena footprint, said it's about their constitutional rights. But as far as the ticking clock, he said this is their last federal appeal, and he expects the court to decide whether to hear it this July. "If they don't take our case, or take our case and rule against us, then we will go to state court, the appellate division, and raise our state claims." When asked if they could drag out their case until 2010, after which time Forest City could automatically default if he decides not to continue pursuing litigation, Goldstein said, "We will take our case as far as we can to protect our constitutional rights."
Castle Watch, Brooklyn property owners ask United States Supreme Court to hear case
The Empire State Development Corporation, Mayor Bloomberg and former Governor Pataki have spearheaded an effort to condemn homes and businesses in historic Prospect Heights so developer Bruce Ratner of Forest City Enterprises can build a new arena for the Nets and wildly out-of-place skyscrapers.
Curbed.com, Atlantic Yards Stall: Supreme Court Appeal Filing Edition
The action is in the "Comments" section, where, despite the fact that Bruce Ratner is taking down buildings, the wasteland appears to be the fault of Atlantic Yards opponents (aka, "Goldstein and his goons").
Yonkers Tribune, US Supreme Court Asked to Hear Atlantic Yards Eminent Domain Case
Folks in Yonkers, where Bruce Ratner has started construction on the controversial Ridge Hill project, are keeping an eye on Atlantic Yards. Today they published Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn's full press release.
Posted by lumi at April 1, 2008 7:13 PM