Nets to stay in Jersey???

dr f

Saw this on Brownstoner earlier today.

http://ny.therealdeal.com/articles/investors-urge-ratner-to-ditch-brooklyn-for-newark-arena

Ratner denies it but sources tell "The Real Deal" that discussions are ongoing and that it could happen.

Stay tuned.

bill c

http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/topstories/index.ssf/2008/05/bringing_nets_to_newark_plan_i.html

the star ledger has heard the rumors too. too bad he's already brought so much blight to the neighborhood. but if the arena is out then i suppose this boondoggle is done.

the collection next door

Whether all, part or NONE of the project goes forward, Ratner plans on creating more blight by knocking down more buildings. There is a rally on Saturday to stop the neighborhood from becoming a giant blighted parking lot:

May 3rd, 2 PM
752 Pacific Street
(near Carlton Avenue)
in the "footprint" of the proposed project.


Call a Time Out on the Atlantic Yards Bait and Switch:
A Community Rally to Tell Governor Paterson to Halt the Atlantic Yards Project

If you only go to one major Atlantic Yards rally...this is the one:

A major community rally will be held Saturday, May 3, 2pm at 752 Pacific Street. The Council of Brooklyn Neighborhoods, Brooklyn Speaks, and Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn will join with community leaders and elected officials in calling for a freeze on all Atlantic Yards activities. The three sponsoring organizations represent thousands of New Yorkers that have had differing perspectives on issues raised by the Atlantic Yards proposal, but all agree that the current state of affairs is intolerable.

The following elected officials have confirmed attendance: NYS Senator Velmanette Montgomery, NYS Assemblywoman Joan Millman, NYS Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries, NYC Councilwoman Letitia James, NYC Councilman Bill Deblasio, NYC Councilman David Yassky, NYC Councilman Tony Avella.

theindecisionpigeon

Gothamist's got it blogged too:
http://gothamist.com/2008/05/01/nets_owner_ratn.php