AY Appeal Denied, Construction Headaches Begin
Yesterday there was word that another legal challenge related to Atlantic Yards had been denied, and construction on the complex began to inconvenience Dean Street residents. The New York State Appellate Division denied a motion for an appeal for a case that was tossed in November related to the legality of the ESDC’s relocation plan…
Yesterday there was word that another legal challenge related to Atlantic Yards had been denied, and construction on the complex began to inconvenience Dean Street residents. The New York State Appellate Division denied a motion for an appeal for a case that was tossed in November related to the legality of the ESDC’s relocation plan for 13 renters (12 of them rent-stabilized) in the Atlantic Yards footprint. According to Atlantic Yards Report, however, attorney George Locker plans to file the same motion before the Court of Appeals. If the Court of Appeals decides to take the case, the lawsuit could stay alive for another year, said Locker. Meanwhile, there’s an article in the Daily News this morning about how construction on the mega-project is starting to hit home for people who live nearby: Hundreds of Dean Street residents woke up yesterday morning without water as contractors began to work on replacing an old water main. “This is just the beginning, and it’s already starting up,” said one person who lives on Dean Street. “Imagine when it’s midway through the project. It’s gonna get worse.”
Yet Another Atlantic Yards Appeal Dismissed [NY Observer]
The “Other” AY Lawsuits Might Take a Year to Resolve [AY Report]
Pipe work at Atlantic Yards Shuts Water Off for Residents [NY Daily News]
Atlantic Yards Renter Relocation Lawsuit Tossed [Brownstoner]
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Good, lets get this thing moving and quit wasting everyone’s time and money with NIMBY lawsuits.
The folks on Dean Street are complaining because their old water main is getting replaced with a new one? Um, isn’t that considered good when the city upgrades the infrastructure on your street? I wish Con Ed would upgrade the power lines under my street so the manhole covers didn’t blow off every time it hit 95 degrees.
And yes, I live within 1 mile of AY.
AY will be worthless once AY is built.
Wrong again, 9:31 and 9:32. I am not Ratner’s son (I only wish I had that much money) and I reside near the corner of St. Marks and Vanderbilt.
Any other assumptions? I know it’s hard for you guys to believe, but some people actually support this project. Consider leaving your bubble once in a while.
9:29 = Bruce Ratner’s son, Hans.
I’m guessing you live in Dyker Heights or somesuch, 9:29.
Locker is full of s***. “If” the Court of Appeals decides to take the case… Ha! That’s a good one.
This case is dead in the water. The losing streak continues.
D-O-N-E-D-E-A-L!!!
I moved away from Dean St. three years ago. BEST. DECISION. EVER.
If by “economy” you mean “Bruce Ratner’s Bank Account,” 9:19–I couldn’t agree more.
D-O-N-E-D-E-A-L.
This is good for the economy.