Facility Notes
USA TODAY's McCarthy & Berkowitz report the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has "begun investigating potential hazards from lead in some artificial turf sports fields across the country." California State Sen. Abel Maldonado said that the "scrutiny of federal watchdogs could help his bill calling for a state study comparing the public health and environmental impacts of synthetic and natural turf" (USA TODAY, 4/17).
WAIT A MINUTE: In N.Y., Jotham Sederstrom reported Brooklyn Councilman Bill de Blasio, who "has been supportive of the controversial Atlantic Yards project, has called for a moratorium on the struggling basketball arena plan." De Blasio "bashed developer Forest City Ratner for keeping government subsidies hidden and not telling residents about construction delays." De Blasio called for a "moratorium on demolition until there is a written plan" that "confirms what will be build when and confirms affordability" of the 2,500 low-income apartments promised as part of the $4.2B project (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 4/16).
NOTES: The Magic before playoff games outside of Amway Arena, in an effort to “drum up enthusiasm for the postseason,” will host the Budweiser Beer Garden and a Legends’ Lounge autograph area, where former NBAers Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw will be participating (ORLANDO SENTINEL, 4/15)....The Eagles have selected Ticketmaster’s TicketExchange as its authorized ticket resale service (Eagles).
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