I am home with my son today (no day care) so I may be able to make this!

Press Conference in Brooklyn

Today. April 5. 11:45 AM.

26 Co-Petitioners to Announce Lawsuit Against the

Empire State Development Corporation, PACB, MTA and

Forest City Ratner Companies

Community Lawsuit Seeks to Annul Fatally Flawed

Environmental Impact Statement and Approval of

Forest City Ratner’s “Atlantic Yards” Project

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – Twenty-six co-petitioners will announce and discuss the filing of a new lawsuit against the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC), the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Public Authorities Control Board (PACB), and Forest City Ratner Companies. The suit seeks to annul the fatally flawed environmental review (Final Environmental Impact Statement, FEIS) and approval of Forest City Ratner’s 8 million square foot, 16-skyscraper and arena, $4 billion “Atlantic Yards” development proposal in Prospect Heights and Park Slope, Brooklyn.

The suit also seeks a preliminary injunction to enjoin the project from proceeding with demolitions and construction.

Details of the suit will be revealed at the press conference.

When:

Today. April 5. 11:45 AM. Rain or Shine. (Umbrella recommended if raining)

Where:

Brooklyn Bear’s Community Garden. Corner of Pacific Street and Flatbush Avenue

(Across the street from 590 Pacific Street)