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Arena Battle: 383 Would Be Displaced

Posted by dailyheights on Thursday 5 February 2004 at 11:02 pm

Daily News report: "In the escalating war between Bruce Ratner and
Brooklyn activists trying to block his giant Nets arena project, the
first casualty has been the truth."

"The billionaire developer has been quoted as saying only 100 people
would have to pack their bags and vacate the Prospect Heights site
where the arena would rise, while opponents say 864 residents are
threatened."

"As it turns out, the real number is closer to Ratner’s figure - about
383 people live in the footprint of the proposed sports arena and
high-rise complex, the Daily News has learned." Read more…

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