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| Contributor | Bob |
| Last Edited | Bob Jun 07, 2005 04:48pm |
| Category | News |
| News Date | Jun 07, 2005 04:00pm |
| Description | An obscure state board rejected the proposed $1.9 billion West Side stadium yesterday, dealing a catastrophic blow to the city's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games and to the Jets' dream of returning to New York.
Mayor Bloomberg, the project's top supporter, conceded defeat - even hinting at the humiliating specter of withdrawing the city's Olympic bid, which would end a 10-year marathon for the world's most prestigious sporting event just one month before the finish line.
"As for our Olympic bid," said Bloomberg, his voice raw with emotion for a moment, "rejection of the stadium will seriously damage our chances at winning the 2012 Games.
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