Exactly. We can't be hypocrites about the rule of law. If New York wants to stop it, they need to change the zoning.
One might also entertain thoughts about the Kehlo decision the left celebrated. Perhaps a pork BBQ joint on the site would generate more tax revenue.
I’m not a big fan of using bad legal precedent (Kelo) to achieve good ends. If we force them to stop building by whatever means necessary where does that leave relations?
No, the onus is on them at this point. They need to understand the insult they are perpetrating and choose to do the right thing. That is the only way for things to actually move forward. If they do not, one side or the other will wind up even more pissed off.