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Some of the property affected by today's New York State Court of Appeals decision are seen south of Atlantic Yards, the property at the heart of an eminent domain court case, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. New York's top court ruled that the...
Some of the property affected by today's New York State Court of Appeals decision are seen south of Atlantic Yards, the property at the heart of an eminent domain court case, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in...   (Associated Press)
With the Atlantic Center in the background, a backhoe sits idle near the tracks of the Atlantic Yards, the property at the heart of an eminent domain court case, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. New York's top court ruled that the state can...
With the Atlantic Center in the background, a backhoe sits idle near the tracks of the Atlantic Yards, the property at the heart of an eminent domain court case, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in the New York...   (Associated Press)
Matthew Brinckerhoff, left, the plaintiff's lead attorney in the Atlantic Yards eminent domain case, addresses the media in front of Freddie's Bar, one of the businesses affected by the decision of New York's top court that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their...
Matthew Brinckerhoff, left, the plaintiff's lead attorney in the Atlantic Yards eminent domain case, addresses the media in front of Freddie's Bar, one of the businesses affected by the decision of New...   (Associated Press)
Develop Don't Destroy spokesman and lead plaintiff Daniel Goldstein addresses the media in front of Freddy's Bar, one of the businesses affected by the decision of New York's top court that the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development...
Develop Don't Destroy spokesman and lead plaintiff Daniel Goldstein addresses the media in front of Freddy's Bar, one of the businesses affected by the decision of New York's top court that the state...   (Associated Press)
Ebony Bennett, right, from Jersey City, New Jersey, holds her son Jayden Carroll, 1, at the Greyhound Bus Station in Washington, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, while waiting to board a bus to North Carolina to visit her father for Thanksgiving.
Ebony Bennett, right, from Jersey City, New Jersey, holds her son Jayden Carroll, 1, at the Greyhound Bus Station in Washington, on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, while waiting to board a bus to North Carolina...   (Associated Press)
In this photo taken Nov. 19, 2009, Bruce Ratner, president and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, talks in New York. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009, New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for...
In this photo taken Nov. 19, 2009, Bruce Ratner, president and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies, talks in New York. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009, New York's top court says the state can use...   (Associated Press)
This photo taken  Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, lower center, in Brooklyn, N.Y.  In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that...
This photo taken Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, lower center, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners...   (Associated Press)
This photo taken Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, bottom center, in Brooklyn, N.Y.  In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners and businesses to sell their properties for a massive development in Brooklyn that...
This photo taken Nov. 2, 2009 shows Atlantic Yards, bottom center, in Brooklyn, N.Y. In a 6-1 ruling Tuesday Nov. 24, 2009 New York's top court says the state can use eminent domain to force homeowners...   (Associated Press)
A large crowd, some with signs, gathers at The New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., in support of proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J.   (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
A large crowd, some with signs, gathers at The New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., in support of proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in...   (Associated Press)
Steven Goldstein of Garden State Equality walks with supporters Marsha Shapiro, left, and Louise Walpin, right, as they lead a large group into the New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., to lobby for proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage. With a former prosecutor waiting in...
Steven Goldstein of Garden State Equality walks with supporters Marsha Shapiro, left, and Louise Walpin, right, as they lead a large group into the New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton,...   (Associated Press)
A huge crowd gathers outside offices of Garden State Equality, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., before walking to the New Jersey Statehouse to lobby for passage of a bill legalizing gay marriage. With a former prosecutor waiting in the wings to take over as New Jersey's first...
A huge crowd gathers outside offices of Garden State Equality, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., before walking to the New Jersey Statehouse to lobby for passage of a bill legalizing gay marriage....   (Associated Press)
Three Orthodox Jews, from left, Solomon Diamant, Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss and Dovid Feldman, all of Lakewood, N.J., hold a banner outside The New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton, N.J., as they protest proposed legislation legalizing same sex marriage. With a former prosecutor waiting in...
Three Orthodox Jews, from left, Solomon Diamant, Rabbi Yisroel Dovid Weiss and Dovid Feldman, all of Lakewood, N.J., hold a banner outside The New Jersey Statehouse Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Trenton,...   (Associated Press)
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell talks about a meeting he had with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie and Guadagno to talk about marketing tourism, regional economic development and plans to deepen...
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell talks about a meeting he had with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie...   (Associated Press)
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, talks to the media about a meeting he had with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie and Guadagno to talk about marketing tourism, regional economic development...
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, center, talks to the media about a meeting he had with New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno, left, and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, right, listen as New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie answers a question Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie and Guadagno to talk about marketing tourism, regional economic development and plans...
New Jersey Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno, left, and Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, right, listen as New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie answers a question Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie, center, and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno, left, listen as Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, right, answers a question Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell met with Christie and Guadagno to talk about marketing tourism, regional economic development and plans to...
New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie, center, and Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Guadagno, left, listen as Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, right, answers a question Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, in Fairless Hills, N.J. Rendell...   (Associated Press)
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine pauses in what appeared to be a somewhat emotional moment at the end of his speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City, NJ, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. He was thanking the hundreds of attendees at a luncheon for their...
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine pauses in what appeared to be a somewhat emotional moment at the end of his speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City, NJ, Thursday,...   (Associated Press)
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, seated, motions for attendees to sit down as they gave him a standing ovation following his speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City, NJ, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. New Jersey Speaker of the Assembly Joseph Roberts, D-Camden is at...
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine, seated, motions for attendees to sit down as they gave him a standing ovation following his speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic...   (Associated Press)
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine steps up to the rostrum to deliver a speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City, NJ, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. League director William Dressel, left, and League President and Mayor of Hope Twp. Timothy McDonough, right, welcome him. (AP...
Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine steps up to the rostrum to deliver a speech at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference in Atlantic City, NJ, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. League director William...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2009 file photo, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani urges supporters to vote for Republican candidate for New Jersey governor Chris Christie, left, in West Milford, N.J. A spokeswoman for Giuliani insists he still hasn't made up his mind and won't be shy...
FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2009 file photo, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani urges supporters to vote for Republican candidate for New Jersey governor Chris Christie, left, in West Milford, N.J. A spokeswoman...   (Associated Press)
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New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts reacts as the Nets fall behind in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 101-87 victory over the Nets in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Nets have lost the opening 14 games of the season.  (AP Photo/David...
New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts reacts as the Nets fall behind in the third quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 101-87 victory over the Nets in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets head coach Lawrence Frank looks at the scoreboard as time runs out in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 101-87 victory over the Nets in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The Nets have lost the opening 14 games of the...
New Jersey Nets head coach Lawrence Frank looks at the scoreboard as time runs out in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' 101-87 victory over the Nets in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Nene, left, of Brazil, has the ball slapped away by New Jersey Nets forward Trenton Hassell in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 101-87 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets forward Nene, left, of Brazil, has the ball slapped away by New Jersey Nets forward Trenton Hassell in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 101-87 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts, left, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 101-87 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts, left, blocks a shot by Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo in the third quarter of the Nuggets' 101-87 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe carries a statistics sheet off the court as he follows the Nets to the locker room after the team's 101-87 loss to the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. The loss left the Nets with...
New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe carries a statistics sheet off the court as he follows the Nets to the locker room after the team's 101-87 loss to the Denver Nuggets in an NBA basketball...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets forward Bobby Simmons, left, pulls down a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Jersey Nets forward Bobby Simmons, left, pulls down a rebound in front of Denver Nuggets forward Chris Andersen in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe, left, looks on as the Nets face the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Jersey Nets general manager Kiki Vandeweghe, left, looks on as the Nets face the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris, left, confers with coach Lawrence Frank during a break in the action against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Jersey Nets guard Devin Harris, left, confers with coach Lawrence Frank during a break in the action against the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, front, tips the ball in for a basket as New Jersey Nets forward Trenton Hassell defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, front, tips the ball in for a basket as New Jersey Nets forward Trenton Hassell defends in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, front, pulls down a rebound in front of New Jersey Nets center Josh Boone in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, front, pulls down a rebound in front of New Jersey Nets center Josh Boone in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets guard Courtney Lee, left, works the ball inside past Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Jersey Nets guard Courtney Lee, left, works the ball inside past Denver Nuggets guard J.R. Smith in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Chaucneu Billups defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
New Jersey Nets guard Rafer Alston, left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Chaucneu Billups defends during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils left winger Brian Rolston (12) looks away after Dallas Stars defenseman Sephane Robidas (3) scores during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. Dallas won 5-3. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
New Jersey Devils left winger Brian Rolston (12) looks away after Dallas Stars defenseman Sephane Robidas (3) scores during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. Dallas...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils left winger Zach Parise, left, skates hard for the puck with Dallas Stars defenseman Karlis Skrastins during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
New Jersey Devils left winger Zach Parise, left, skates hard for the puck with Dallas Stars defenseman Karlis Skrastins during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) is congratulated after a goal by teammate Jamie Benn (14) as New Jersey Devils goalie Yann Danis (35) gets up during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) is congratulated after a goal by teammate Jamie Benn (14) as New Jersey Devils goalie Yann Danis (35) gets up during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils' Brian Rolston (12) is congratulated after a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
New Jersey Devils' Brian Rolston (12) is congratulated after a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)   (Associated Press)
Dallas Stars left wing Brenden Morrow (10) takes the puck in close as New Jersey Devils goalie Yann Danis (35) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
Dallas Stars left wing Brenden Morrow (10) takes the puck in close as New Jersey Devils goalie Yann Danis (35) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen (26) is checked into the bench by New Jersey Devils defenseman Matthew Corrente (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
Dallas Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen (26) is checked into the bench by New Jersey Devils defenseman Matthew Corrente (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas....   (Associated Press)
Dallas Stars left wing Brenden Morrow (10) tries to control the puck as New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
Dallas Stars left wing Brenden Morrow (10) tries to control the puck as New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Devils left wing Rod Pelley (12) goes for a shot against Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. Pelley scored on the play. (AP Photo/Mike Fuentes)
New Jersey Devils left wing Rod Pelley (12) goes for a shot against Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas. Pelley scored on the...   (Associated Press)
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