April 25, 2006
Queens pols: Pound of flesh almost complete
Looks like I'll be spared lunching on Julian Tavarez' cap: The New York Daily News reports that Queens politicians are nearing an agreement with the Mets on a "community benefits" package in exchange for supporting the teams' stadium deal. Councilmember Leroy Comrie told the News: "It's not done, but we're rounding third."
The side agreement would clear the way for the city council to approve $1.56 billion in Mets and Yankees stadium bonds tomorrow, as originally scheduled. Though as I discuss today on the Village Voice website, just because the council okays it doesn't necessarily make it legal.
Posted by Neil deMause
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