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October 26, 2009
David Stern: NBA Commish and Eminent Domain Abuser
Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn
David Stern is the chair emeritus of the Trustees of Columbia University. He is also the NBA Commissioner.
What do Columbia and the NBA have in common? They are both deeply involved in New York City development projects that abuse eminent domain.
Mr. Stern's Columbia University's expansion plan includes the abuse of eminent domain for Columbia's benefit. That abuse of eminent domain is pending a judicial ruling by Supreme Court First Department Appellate Division.
Mr. Stern's NBA would benefit greatly, along with Bruce Ratner, from the abuse of eminent domain to construct the most expensive arena in human history—the Barclays Center Arena, part of the Atlantic Yards plan.
Stern's 6-year long support for that boondoggle, and that abuse of eminent domain, is now pending a ruling by New York's high court—the Court of Appeals.
Posted by eric at October 26, 2009 3:05 PM