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January 12, 2010
Ridge Hill needs another name
The Journal News, Letters
As the "Battle of Ridge Hill" reignites, perhaps it should be retitled the "War of Diners and Swag," in honor of the diner meetings and bribes that truly sealed the deal, according to the government's allegations. What a disgrace these public and political figures have brought to our Yonkers. As the mayor and Yonkers City Council consider damage control — to the city's good name and the future of this now-tainted development — I strongly suggest the city demand a name change. Ridge Hill will forever connote bribery and scandal.
I have some suggestions: How about "Larkin Ridge," in honor of John Larkin; this is, perhaps, too personal but it honors the man who led community opposition to Ridge Hill. How about "Watchdog Ridge"? That would honor the neighborhood groups that banded together to fight developer Forest City Ratner. We lost the battle, but have we lost the war? We might also consider "Mt. Pataki." It was our then-governor who allowed this state site to be sold for pennies on the dollar. How would "City of Hills" sound? I'm sure someone out there has better suggestions than I do. Please send a letter to the editor.
The mayor and council should demand a name change. It would cost Forest City Ratner millions. As the developers apparently are going to skate on any wrongdoing in this case, they should be made to pay plenty for their involvement in this disgrace to our city.
Mike Breen
Yonkers
Posted by eric at January 12, 2010 5:48 PM