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September 28, 2012
PRESS CONFERENCE TODAY AT 11am FILM SCREENING TONIGHT 8pm Atlantic Yards – It’s A Crime! Events on September 28, 29 Brooklyn Was Promised Much More Than An Arena
As Barclays Center Opens, Series of Events Highlights Failures of Atlantic Yards and Demands for Change
Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn
Please note the alternate locations indicated below for rain contingency
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 (arena opening day)
11AM: Press conference @ Barclays Center
At the MTA Entrance in the Daily News Sponsored Plaza in Front of Barclays Center
NOTE: In the event of rain, the press conference will be indoors at 669 Atlantic Avenue, corner of S. Portland Avenue [ Map ]
Hear from individuals impacted by the project including former project supporters, former supporters who are now plaintiffs in federal lawsuit against Forest City Ratner and B.U.I.L.D, as well as organizers, and find out from planning experts what needs to happen at the project site going forward.12PM - 4PM: Popup actions all around the Barclays Center
5PM: Virtual rally—tweet #BarclaysCenter and @AYCrimeScene for housing and jobs now.
4-6PM: Occupy Wall Street Guitarmy’s Teach-in in Response to Jay-Z Comments
8PM: Free outdoor screening of Battle For Brooklyn (battleforbrooklyn.com)
@ Dean Playground Ball Field, just half a block from the arena
(Dean St. between 6th Ave. and Carlton Ave. MAP)
NOTE: In the event of rain, the screening will be indoors at 669 Atlantic Avenue, corner of S. Portland Avenue [ Map ]
Posted by eric at September 28, 2012 10:18 AM