From the August issue: In late June, tenants and property owners in the Atlantic Yards
footprint received a letter stating that reps from a company called
Cornerstone Group Real Estate Services would soon be paying them a
visit. The letter, which was sent by the Empire State Development
Corporation’s eminent domain counsel, said Cornerstone would “explain
the relocation advisory services and relocation assistance that they
will provide.” While Cornerstone has been in the business for decades, it does not
maintain a Web site. Sources who have worked with the firm say its
principals, Gary Curry and Stuart Polinsky, are publicity shy. Nevertheless, Cornerstone is a familiar name to property owners and residents across the city who have faced eminent domain. [more]