Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
Individuals and community groups in support of preserving the incredibly unique green open space quality of Governors Island
An aquatic garden, a film-set landscape, and more: Four fanciful transformation plans, commissioned by Curbed.
By Justin Davidson
[Posted 5-3-21 on curbed.com]
What does Governors Island want to be when it grows up? That question has slouched around the place for a couple of decades now, frustrating officials who would like to see the place gainfully employed. …
Continue reading “What Could Governors Island Be? – curbed.com 5-3-21”
Opinion
With ‘Friends’ Like That — Friends of Governors Island’s Misguided Plan
April 20, 2021 | by Roger Manning & Allie Ryan
The Friends of Governors Island’s (FGI) main rationale for the proposed Governors Island Rezoning Plan — making Governors Island financially self-sufficient and accessible year round — isn’t supported and doesn’t justify turning the “172-acre oasis” …
Continue reading “M.A.G.I.C. 4-20-21 Gotham Gazette op-ed: With ‘Friends’ Like That …”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2021
Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
https://govislandcoalition.org
MEDIA CONTACT: Roger Manning GovernorsIslandCoalition AT gmail.com
Press Release: 57 AGAINST, 23 IN FAVOR – APRIL 5TH GOVERNORS ISLAND CITY COUNCIL HEARING
On Monday April 5th the City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held the only scheduled City Council public hearing regarding the Trust For Governors Island up-zoning proposal for the island’s southern area. …
Governors Island: Can the Trust be trusted?
April 6, 2021
BY ROGER MANNING | Governors Island, first used by the Lenape people, was the first Dutch settlement in New York and instrumental in the escape of Washington’s army in 1776. The island, formerly an Army and then a Coast Guard base, …
Continue reading “Op-ed: Governors Island: Can the Trust be trusted? – Village Sun 4/6/21”
Monday April 5th, 2021 10am online.
UPDATE: Written Testimony accepted via email until
Weds. April 8th 4pm.
Send to landusetestimony@council.nyc.gov
Send even if you testified on zoom.
Share widely.
Your email Subject line should indicate opposition to the proposed Governors Island rezoning
The zoning application numbers are Application No. …
NY City Planning Commission Governors Island Vote Result March 17, 2021.
The Governors Island rezoning plan with modifications Passed. 7 Commissioners voted YES, One Commissioner voted NO and 3 Commissioners Abstained.
YES
Lago, Knuckles, Burney, Cappelli, Douek, Eaddy, Knight, Ortiz
NO – concern about height and financial sustainability
Marin
ABSTAIN – …
Continue reading “NY City Planning Commission Sells Out Governors Island – March 17, 2021”
For Immediate Release: info@landusealliance.nyc
March 16, 2021
CITYWIDE PEOPLE’S LAND USE ALLIANCE IS APPALLED BY SPEAKER JOHNSON’S MISREPRESENTATIONS REGARDING HIS “COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING” BILL
Speaker Johnson holds a performative hearing on Intro 2186
NEW YORK CITY: On February 23rd, the Committee on Governmental Operations held a hearing on Speaker Johnson’s “Comprehensive Planning” …
Continue reading “Press Release Regarding “Comprehensive Planning” bill – 3/16/21″
Press Conference: CityWide People’s Land Use Alliance is appalled by Speaker Johnson’s misrepresentations regarding his “Comprehensive Planning” bill
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 16th, 12 pm (rain or shine)
Where: Outside City Hall on the east side across from One Centre Street
Media Contact: Kirsten Theodos – kirstentheodos@gmail.com
A citywide group of over 30 community organizations is hosting a press conference featuring nine speakers. …
Continue reading ““Comprehensive Planning” bill Press Conference Tues, 3/16/21″
City Planning Commission regarding Governors Island Rezoning – Another post-hearing followup will take place at the City Planning Commission (CPC) on 3/1 at 1:00PM (for CPC agendas and meeting details click HERE). It is expected that CPC will vote on this application during their 3/17 session. Afterwards, the ULURP application will move to the City Council who is expected to hold a hearing sometime in April. …
Continue reading “City Planning Commission re GI – March 1, March 17”
By Jeffrey A. Kroessler (President of the City Club of New York.)
New York Daily News |
Feb 28, 2021 at 5:00 AM
When mayoral candidate Andrew Yang suggested that Governors Island would be a terrific place for a casino, the idea generated immediate scorn. What could be less appropriate for that public gem in the harbor? …
Continue reading “For Governors Island, the wrong way forward -Daily News 2/28/21”