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M.A.G.I.C. Press Release Jan 19, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2021
Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
https://govislandcoalition.org
MEDIA CONTACT: Roger Manning GovernorsIslandCoalition @ gmail.com
MAYOR DE BLASIO FAST TRACKS PRIVATIZATION OF PUBLIC LAND
Proposed Governors Island south area rezoning will produce a large office park/hotel/residential complex
NEW YORK: Governors Island was transferred from the Federal Government to the City and State of New York with a restricted deed: use had to be for public benefit, …

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Jan 19, 2021 – Yang proposes casino on Governors Island to boost city recovery

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In his proposing a casino on GI, Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang highlights the real goal/motivation behind the city’s intended Governors Island rezoning – to “raise revenue for New York City’s recovery” – not to manage this unique parkland in a manner most beneficial to NYC residents. 
From https://www.politico.com
Yang proposes casino on Governors Island to boost city recovery
By JOE ANUTA
01/19/2021 01:40 PM EST
NEW YORK — Mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has proposed a casino on Governors Island as a way to raise revenue for New York City’s recovery — a plan that would face immense obstacles if he were to pursue it as the city’s next leader. …

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Gowanus ULURP Halted Pending Hearing

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Judge Halts Start Of Public Review Process For Gowanus Rezoning Plan Pending Hearing Judge Halts Start Of Public Review Process For Gowanus Rezoning Plan Pending Hearing
By David Cruz
Jan. 18, 2021 4:03 p.m
[ From:  https://gothamist.com ]
A Brooklyn State Supreme Court judge has ordered the city to hold off on starting the public review process for the long-planned and complex Gowanus rezoning, …

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CB1 GI Resolution Dec 22, 2020

THE VOTE: CB1 just approved their Governors Island rezoning conditions resolution: 26 Yes, 3 No, 6 abstain, 2 recuse
Here it is (starts on page 17):
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/manhattancb1/downloads/pdf/resolutions/20-12-22%20(2).pdf
Not strong enough, but a lot of good in it. Tonight they added a bit of weak but favorable building height stuff not yet in this version:
This is basically in our favor. …

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Opinion: Wrong Vision for Gov. Island – Tribeca Trib 12/17/20

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Dec. 17, 2020
By Lynn Ellsworth
Governors Island is public land and home to an excellent park that is self-supporting. Yet 33 acres of it is about to be redeveloped for glass towers under a bad rezoning plan pushed by Alicia Glen, the city’s gentrifier-in-chief and current head of the “Trust” that manages the island. …

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