Could Spitzer Sex Scandal Hurt the Nets?...Wait, nevermind. It won't.

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetsDaily)</div><div class='quotemain'>Strange headline no doubt, but the critics of the Nets’ arena in Brooklyn think the transition from disgraced Governor Eliot Spitzer to new Governor David Paterson could help them in their last ditch bid to stop Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards. Paterson, it turns out, teamed with critics of eminent domain and the arena three years ago when a state senator. Still, the State has already approved the $4 billion project.</div>

Paterson Could Derail Development - Peter Kiefer - New York Sun

Governor-in-waiting Paterson protested eminent domain in 2005, but quiet since - Norman Oder - Atlantic Yards Report

So if the State's already approved it, is there any way that Paterson could get in the way?

 

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Mar 14 2008, 04:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetsDaily)</div><div class='quotemain'>Strange headline no doubt, but the critics of the Nets’ arena in Brooklyn think the transition from disgraced Governor Eliot Spitzer to new Governor David Paterson could help them in their last ditch bid to stop Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards. Paterson, it turns out, teamed with critics of eminent domain and the arena three years ago when a state senator. Still, the State has already approved the $4 billion project.</div>

Paterson Could Derail Development - Peter Kiefer - New York Sun

Governor-in-waiting Paterson protested eminent domain in 2005, but quiet since - Norman Oder - Atlantic Yards Report

So if the State's already approved it, is there any way that Paterson could get in the way?
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dont believe Paterson wants to ruffle any feathers...

 

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetsDaily)</div><div class='quotemain'>Disappointing critics of Bruce Ratner’s plans for a new Nets’ arena, incoming New York Gov. David Paterson has told the Daily News he expects to continue his predecessor’s support for the Atlantic Yards development. As a state senator three years ago, Paterson questioned the use of condemnation proceedings to acquire property for the arena and 16 surrounding skyscapers at the edge of downtown Brooklyn.</div>

Nice-guy David Paterson can be plenty tough, he says - Joe Mahoney - New York Daily News

Paterson will continue support for Atlantic Yards - Norman Oder - Atlantic Yards Report