The City’s takeover of development and operation of Brooklyn Bridge Park was widely hailed as a way to move the project forward and, perhaps, to find ways to fund park maintenance without relying on revenue from on-site housing and commercial operations. However, critics of these sources of funding are finding little comfort in the City’s […]
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Squadron’s Second Community Convention a Success; Schumer Presses FAA on Chopper Noise
In the opening remarks at his second annual Community Convention, held Sunday afternoon at Borough of Manhattan Community College, State Senator Daniel Squadron noted the changes that had occurred since his first Convention just over a year ago. The first Convention occurred at a time when, despite the economic crisis, many people felt encouraged by […]
Local Officials Call Meeting at Heliport to Address Chopper Noise
A bevy of local political figures, including Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Senator Daniel Squadron, Assemblymember Joan Millman, and City Councilmember Steve Levin, along with others from nearby Brooklyn areas and Manhattan, will hold a press conference tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. According to Senator Squadron’s office: Congressman […]
Reminder: Sen. Squadron’s Community Convention This Sunday
As we previously reported, State Senator Daniel Squadron, whose district includes the Heights and nearby areas in Brooklyn as well as lower Manhattan, will host his second annual Community Convention this coming Sunday, April 11, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., at Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street. Last year, more than 400 community […]
Squadron Hosts Second Community Convention April 11
On Sunday, April 11, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., State Senator Daniel Squadron will host his second annual 25th Senate District Community Convention at Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street (between Greenwich and West Streets). Our coverage of his first such convention, held on March 15 of last year, is here. From Senator […]
Bloomberg Says Options Open on Park Financing
At this morning’s opening of the Pier 1 section of Brooklyn Bridge Park, Mayor Michael Bloomberg (see video above) noted in his remarks that the agreement between the State and City under which the City has taken control of the Park’s construction and management provides for the appointment of a committee to study ways to […]
Park Progress Special: Pier 1 to Open Monday
It’s been sitting there–trees, grass, pathways, a pond, and, especially, those gorgeous steps custom-made for lounging and enjoying the view–beckoning to us from the Promenade or the Brooklyn Bridge. At last, word has come that our longing is to be requited. The Pier 1 portion of Brooklyn Bridge Park will be open to the public […]
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