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February 18, 2009
Coalition Rejects Idea Of Stimulus for Ratner
Brooklyn Daily Eagle
BrooklynSpeaks, a coalition of community and civic groups in the areas near Downtown Brooklyn, Tuesday called on Governor Paterson not to grant federal stimulus funds to Forest City Ratner for the Atlantic Yards project.
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The Straphangers Campaign came out with a similar statement Tuesday, saying, “There are many very worthwhile transit projects more deserving of federal stimulus funds.”A representative of Forest City Ratner wouldn’t comment on the stimulus issue.
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Posted by lumi at February 18, 2009 4:38 AM