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
A Motion For Leave to Appeal for the lawsuit against the egregious 2021 upzoning on Governors Island has been filed with the New York State Court of Appeals pro se by Petitioner- Appellant M.A.G.I.C. co-founder Roger Manning. Motion overview and excerpts plus the M.A.G.I.C. 6 minute video presentation.
An amicus brief led by Manhattan District 1 City Council Member Christopher Marte supporting the lawsuit to overturn the 2021 rezoning on Governors Island was filed by attorney Chuck Weinstock October 20, 2023. Excerpts below. Download the full brief HERE [PDF]
Excerpts
– Joining the Council Member on the amicus are the City Club of New York, …
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The appeal brief beautifully written by attorney John Low-Beer for the ongoing lawsuit to overturn the 2021 Governors Island rezoning has been filed. Excerpts below.
>> Rezoning in Court Feb 8, 2024 – Feb 5th Press conference
– NEW 1/03/24 our brilliant Reply Brief – download HERE
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An excellent Amicus Brief supporting the Article 78 Lawsuit against the 2021 Governors Island rezoning put together by John Low-Beer for the City Club of New York was filed July 25th, 2022.
Download the FULL brief HERE [8.2MB PDF, 23 pages].
— Excerpts —
Respondents = The City Council, …
This is the amended petition that has been submitted to the court. Approval Pending.
INDEX NO. 158809/2021
NYSCEF DOC. NO. 69 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 02/14/2022
FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK 02/14/2022 02:14 PM
FIRST AMENDED VERIFIED PETITION
STATE OF NEW YORK
SUPREME COURT : COUNTY OF NEW YORK
ROGER MANNING; …
UPDATE: Late in 2024 the NYS Court of Appeals declined to hear our case. No reason was given. See The Motion For Leave to Appeal HERE.
This was the last option for our Article 78 lawsuit seeking to overturn the egregious 2021 Governors Island upzoning – essentially the city’s in-writing plan on how the ‘Trust’ …
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