FOREST CITY RATNER STATEMENT REGARDING
SECOND COURT VICTORY IN LESS THAN A WEEK

January 16, 2008

Brooklyn, NY- Bruce Bender, executive vice president of government and public affairs at Forest City Ratner Companies, issued the following statement in regard to today’s New York State Appellate Division’s decision to deny a motion for an appeal brought by project opponents over the State’s use of eminent domain.

“This is the second time in less than a week that the courts have decided in favor of the Atlantic Yards project," said Bruce Bender. “This latest court victory is not a surprise because for the last four years we have made every effort to work closely with community organizations and leaders, and with state and city agencies. This is an exciting time as we are even closer to making Atlantic Yards and its thousands of jobs, affordable housing units and professional sports team a reality for Brooklyn.”

This is the second court victory in a week for Atlantic Yards. On Friday the State Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit brought by opponents of Atlantic Yards challenging the public approvals of the project.

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