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October 15, 2009

Something is Wrong at the Times

Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn

Largest development proposal in Brooklyn's history?
Check.
Project proposed by most powerful developer in New York state with political tentacles everywhere?
Check.
Most expensive basketball arena in the history of the planet?
Check.
Eminent domain required to build that project and that arena?
Check.
New York State's high court holds argument on owners' and tenants' challenge to New York State's use of eminent domain for the Atlantic Yards project?
Check.
Mulitple important issues relevant to the entire state, and beyond, discussed in the court room?
Check.
Blog post on the New York Times website about the argument?
Check.
Print edition article in the Post and Daily News as well as coverage by Reuters and Associated Press?
Check.
New Times tower built utilizing eminent domain?
Check.
Newspaper article on the court argument in the print edition of the New York Times.
Nope.

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Posted by eric at October 15, 2009 2:08 PM