But that's not actually true. That hefty sum was nowhere near sufficient! Sure, it was hefty, but the parties involved were not ready to do real serious work. N

But that's not actually true. That hefty sum was nowhere near sufficient! Sure, it was hefty, but the parties involved were not ready to do real serious work. NYC could have used eminent domain, and yes that would have likely gone to the courts, but that is how it is supposed to work. Or they could have bought the thing, but that was too much money again!