Comments on: One Man Miffed Over BHA’s Tobacco Warehouse Lawsuit

By: Claude Scales

Claude Scales — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 03:48:33 +0000

william: To be fair to Ms. Myer, the question she was asked was whether Brooklyn Bridge Park had “a rat problem”, and her answer was, “Absolutely not.”

By: Jann

Jann — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 02:45:20 +0000

When the government holds property as a public trust, actions to change its use or dispose of it should be transparent. That’s why there are processes through which such actions are supposed to be done. The process defined in government regulations were not followed and the plans to change the use of the Tobacco Warehouse and dispose of it via lease to private parties were done outside of the public eye. Just because one may like what the plan is does not excuse the failure to conduct the public’s business in public. If it is such a good idea, why be afraid of following the lawful procedures?

By: william

william — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 19:10:29 +0000

Last year, Regina Myer famously told the NY Post that there were “absolutely” no rats in the Brooklyn Bridge Park. I didn’t believe her then, and I don’t believe her now.

By: sky

sky — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:37:44 +0000

I think it’s time for Judy Stanton to retire! BHA needs new blood.

By: Big Dave

Big Dave — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:56:51 +0000

If St. Ann’s gets the space, are they not required to give money to the Park? Aside from them getting a really cool venue, how does the Park benefit?

By: bklyn20

bklyn20 — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:40:06 +0000

Sorry, Mr. Rogers, but the whole Tobacco Warehouse deal was done in an underhanded fashion. (Many of this park’s “deals” have been done in an underhanded fashion — like the secretive 2004 deal to put luxury condos into the park.) But I must disagree with you and in this case agree with the BHA.

I think the Tobacco Warehouse should make money for the park, through a proper public process. I also don’t consider St Ann’s the right “landlord” for the space, regardless of their artistic credentials. The space must be (properly and honestly) controlled by the park so that revenue goes directly into the park. St. Ann’s can and should mount some productions in the space, but their ticket prices are way too high, even with the occasional free event in the mix. An event space in an NYC public park needs a variey of ticket prices and types of events.

As ’62 Eli, perhaps Mr. Rogers need not worry about paying for St Ann’s events, but not all parkgoers are in the same situation.
So no, I don’t agree with Mr. Rogers.

By: Karl Junkersfeld

Karl Junkersfeld — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 03:09:10 +0000

Bravo Mr. Rodgers. Not only are you good looking but a very thoughtful reasonable man. I couldn’t agree more.