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Brooklyn Bridge Park CAC Asks for Construction Halt, New Environmental and Financial Studies

Last night’s meeting of the Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Community Advisory Council ended with the passage, by an overwhelming majority, of a resolution proposed by Council member Judi Francis, requesting (1) full disclosure of the Park’s financials; (2) a new Environmental Impact Statement taking into account new data regarding the impact of housing proposed and under […]

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Howl-o-Ween Parade a Howling Success

The ninth annual Howl-o-Ween dog parade, sponsored by Perfect Paws, with after-party presented by Vinegar Hill Veterinary Group, took place today on the Promenade under sunny skies, though with a fall nip in the air.Over fifty contestants showed up in a great variety of costumes, including Wellington (photo), held by owner Stacey Mankoff, and dressed […]

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Meeting on Alternatives to Housing in Park Monday

The Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation’s Committee on Alternatives to Housing will hold a meeting this coming Monday, December 20, in the Blue Room at City Hall, Manhattan, beginning at “approximately 5:15pm”. The public is invited to attend; however, “[n]o public testimony will be taken.” Thanks to Matthew Parker for the tip.

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