Groups that normally would be opposed to a massive development like Bruce Ratner's planned mini-city and arena are now rallying around him. Ratner has been skillful in using the promise of jobs and low-income housing to get his way. Ratner's latest backer? None other than the Rev. Al Sharpton.
- The Battle of Brooklyn - Jarrett Murphy - Village Voice
- Sweet Al - Matthew Schuerman - New York Observer
- Sharpton jumps on Nets arena bandwagon - Hugh Son - New York Daily News
- Sharpton Backs Developer's Plan for Brooklyn Arena and Towers - Diane Cardwell - New York Times
- Critics of Nets arena urge delay - John Brennan - Bergen Record
- Ratner Is Gaining as the Nets Owner Nuzzles Advocates - Matthew Schuerman - New York Observer
- Mattera Calls for Sharpton to Join Her In Opposing the Ratner Arena Proposal - Hot Indie News
- Report: Arena Vulnerable to Terrorists - Daniel Hemel - New York Sun