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August 10, 2009
It came from the Blogosphere...
Brownstoner, A Turning Point for Atlantic Yards
Atlantic Yards, Atlantic Yards, Atlantic Yards. It has been one of the biggest issues in Brooklyn for years, but now the controversial 22-acre development seems to be approaching its shit-or-get-off-the-pot moment.
Nets Daily, Ratner Remains Optimistic as Deadlines Loom
In an interview with the New York Times, Bruce Ratner remains confident of getting financing, winning final legal appeals, finding new investors for the Nets. He also says the city needs the overall project more than it did when first envisioned. As for the Nets, he states he intends to retain some ownership in the team no matter who invests in it. Meanwhile, critics vow new lawsuits.
Pinko Magazine, Gay Marry It … Or Abort It? Brownshirts and ghost trains edition.
I don’t think I was very clear in my post yesterday about Mayor Bloomberg, and I gave the impression that I think Atlantic Yards (and the West Side/Jets Stadium redevelopment) are GOOD ideas that I supported. That’s totally not what I meant, Atlantic Yards is a complete fiasco and if you live in New York and want to understand what it is and why it’s a complete fiasco, New American City has a good summary of where things stand today.
My argument was this: The whole thing is a dud and should be scrapped, but if the developers win and they get to build something, I’d rather see them build the whole plan with the Gehry arena etcetera. Right now we’re staring into a half-assed Atlantic Yards with a bullshit shoe-box arena that will be a blight on Brooklyn for decades. I hope none of it happens, and I hope that’s clear. But it is an example of a botched project on the Mayor’s watch.
Lost City, Ratner-Owned Brooklyn Cineplex a Potential Fire Trap
My friends found their own way down the many escalators by themselves and the building was quite smoky. The whole affair was horribly handled, and, even though the fire was localized, it's a miracle no one was seriously hurt.
It's just what you'd expect from a movie theatre owned by Bruce Ratner, isn't it? Screw the public; let's make money!
Extra Time [NY Post Soccer Blog], Beckham interested in buying MLS team
Could you see Beckham prying the Galaxy away from AEG after 2011? Or would you love to see him buy the Red Bulls? Figure it's a lot more likely that he purchases an expansion team? Since he loves Brooklyn so much, maybe he could get done the deal Nets' owner Bruce Ratner hasn't been able to...
Evil Cowtown, INC., I’ve got an idea with regards to the 2011 CBA negotiations: Let’s keep it the way it is!
That's CBA as in the NBA's Collective Bargaining Agreement, not the Atlantic Yards Community Benefits Agreement. But Bruce Ratner does make an appearance.
Yeah. Michael Heisley is more valuable to the NBA than LeBron James. Yuh. Right. (Ditto with clowns like Bruce Ratner, Donald Sterling, George Shinn and Jerry Reinsdorf. If you had a scumbug all owner 1st team, those guys would make it up.
From The 3s, Net Worth – Atlantic Division – New Jersey Nets rebuilding from the ground up
Nets owner Bruce Ratner is allegedly selling the team, in spite of the fact today’s economy is not filled with prospective buyers. He would like the team to ultimately end up and play in Brooklyn. Along with the move, he prefers to be an owner, but is actively pursuing other ownership to ease the financial burden he has and will continue to endure.
Job Hut, Gilmartin on jobs, funding CBA partners; Darnell Canada interruption
A job-search site links to video from the Community Board 2, 6 and 8-hosted Atlantic Yards meeting on July 22nd.
MaryAnne Gilmartin of Forest City Ratner is asked about how to get jobs at the Atlantic Yards project. Darnell Canada loudly interrupts.
The Daily Politics, News Of The Day
Bruce Ratner is still racing to start work on the scaled-backed Atlantic Yards project, but could yet be derailed by the state's highest court.
Posted by eric at August 10, 2009 9:41 AM