Eminent Domain and the Verrazano Bridge
Given that eminent domain is on everyone’s mind these days, we were interested to come across this video about the history of the Verrazano Bridge, which began construction in 1959 and was finished in 1963. As it turns out, over 800 homes were destroyed and 7,000 people displaced to make way for the bridge. We…
Given that eminent domain is on everyone’s mind these days, we were interested to come across this video about the history of the Verrazano Bridge, which began construction in 1959 and was finished in 1963. As it turns out, over 800 homes were destroyed and 7,000 people displaced to make way for the bridge. We wonder how much public outcry at the time, which was towards the end of Robert Moses’ reign.
Verrazano Bridge a Brief History [YouTube]
BTW – if she was only $20 I’d be a much happier man, besides its the emotional cost that you pu$$y’s would never be able to handle.
David it’s the emotional cost to my home that you rats would never be able to handle.
“I am critisizing b/c while posting anonymously this person essentially called my wife a $20 hooker”
You take offense at this, and yet you’re quick to assign a value to homes that are precious to those who live in them. Jerk. Your wife should be flattered.
I have to agree, humor aside, that attacking David’s wife (who knew he had one), is hitting a little bit below the belt.
And I find the commentary from these characters very tastless and ugly.
Are you people ‘slow adults’?
I’m not critisizing anyone for posting anonymously I am critisizing b/c while posting anonymously this person essentially called my wife a $20 hooker – which I promise you he wouldnt have the guts to do in person.
As for my opinions – I know you might find it strange but there are people who support AYs who arent on anyone’s payroll. I think on balance it will be a tremendous public benefit and therefore support the limited use of ED in this case.
Maybe if you morons spent less time attacking people personally; screaming the ‘sky is falling; maligning your opposition and more time presenting your position with intelligence and facts – they wouldnt have start site prep 2 weeks ago.
I’d like to add that this “David” person always springs into action to defend Ratner and Eminent Domain. I find this very strange for an average Joe.
David, he said he’d give you 2X the market value, so what are you bitching about?
hilarious…at least these opinionists have a sense of humor. Thanks for the laughs. Good luck finding that perfect compromise.
Oh, yeah, no cut and pasting comments in here.
I was too little to pay attention to the controversy but yes, they leveled everything across the street from me (6th Ave and 83rd Street)
I do remember stories that they cleared the buildings out a good 3 years before construction started, so there was block after block of empty lots for quite awhile.
For pics of ongoing construction…
http://www.forgotten-ny.com/STREET%20SCENES/verrazanoconstruction/bridge.html