Protests Mar Groundbreaking of Nets' New York City Arena (New England Sports Network)

11 March 2010, 7:17 pm

NEW YORK -- Officials broke ground Thursday on a much-delayed 22-acre development project that will bring the NBA's New Jersey Nets to Brooklyn. As protesters chanted and staged a mock funeral for the "soul" of Brooklyn, supporters enjoyed a lavish spread catered by developer Bruce Ratner. "Today is a great day for Brooklyn and for the soul of Brooklyn, which is very much alive," said Brooklyn ...... Read More »

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