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January 30, 2010
DDDB Statement: Condemnation on Hold
Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn
We were heartened today, but not surprised, that Judge Gerges chose to reserve his decision on the ESDC's petition seeking to condemn private properties to make way for Forest City Ratner's basketball arena and parking lots.
It's clear that Judge Gerges appreciates the gravity of the issues at stake in this case, and that he'll weigh very seriously the arguments put forth today by counsel and in the motion submitted on behalf of the property owners and leaseholders fighting to retain title to their homes and businesses.
We're confident that after he reviews the facts, he will agree with the respondents and dismiss the state's petition, denying the ESDC and Forest City the right to take title to our neighbors' businesses and homes.
Posted by eric at January 30, 2010 4:59 PM