AY Voter Guide's Obvious Endorsements

The struggle over "Atlantic Yards" is of much larger import than some want it to be. It's no NIMBY fight. It's not just a fight over scale, density, traffic, open space, planning, eminent domain etc. It's no small local issue. It's a barometer of the state of affairs in NYC and State government. That's why we believe a candidate's view on "Atlantic Yards" is a litmus test.

In sum it's a fight over political power and corporate influence over government at the expense of the public.
It's a political fight.

So get out and vote and we also urge you to volunteer with one of the campaigns of your choosing.

Get out and vote for those who have stood consistently against the abuses of "Atlantic Yards", have stood against the influence of Ratner over a big chunk of our elected "leaders."

Here they are:

57th Assembly District**:

BILL BATSON

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18th Senate District:

VELMANETTE MONTGOMERY

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25th Senate District:

KEN DIAMONDSTONE

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11th Congressional District:

CHRIS OWENS

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10th Congressional District:

CHARLES BARRON


** While all of the above races matter for "Atlantic Yards" this 57th Assembly district race is the one that would have the most impact on "Atlantic Yards." Batson is the only "Atlantic Yards" opponent running.