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
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Governors Island – M.A.G.I.C. Nov 2023 Update – Council Member Marte signs on!
Amid so much going on … here’s a November 2023 update from Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
In this update:
1) TNT Legal Fund needs you!
2) Legal Update – …
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, …
Continue reading “Lawsuit Upate 10/20/23 – Amicus led by D1 City Council Member Chris Marte”
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.
– Download the brief: HERE
– NEW 10/20/23 Amicus led by D1 City Council Member Chris Marte: HERE
– All appeal related documents online: HERE
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Continue reading “Lawsuit Upate 9/5/23 – appellant brief filed”
Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 6:00 PM
Community Board 1-Manhattan Monthly Meeting
Manhattan Borough President’s Office
1 Centre Street, 19th Floor – Southside
To sign up to speak, submit written testimony, attend remotely:
https://live.mcb1.nyc
Agenda: https://www.nyc.gov/site/manhattancb1/meetings/board-agendas.page
Comments on all items: Public Session 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM (1-2 minutes per speaker)
This is an opportunity to comment regarding Governors Island’s future and agenda item L which will come later in the meeting:
L) Waterfront, …
July 2023 Update from Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
Please Help spread the word regarding the issues and our efforts. More info and social media links on our homepage.
In this post:
1) Community Board 1 – 7/18/23 Public Climate Center presentation
2) Legal Update
3) Climate Solutions Piloting Program/Amazon
4) Chains and surveillance …
April 2023 Update from Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
The coming year will be critical to the future of Governors Island. If possible please Help spread the word regarding the issues and our efforts. More info and social media links on our homepage.
In this post:
1) Legal Update
2) Stop the Chop(pers)
3) Governors Island infrastructure report
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Proposed Governors Island historic district lighting hearing, Round 2
Landmarks & Preservation Committee (LPC) Tues Jan 31st, 9:30am
Approximate Time: 11:00am-11:30am (Be Here by 10:00am)
Hearing links and info: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/lpc/hearings/hearings.page
There will not be public testimony this time, but one can still email testimony@lpc.nyc.gov because while the Trust for GI’s revised plan to be presented tomorrow is an improvement, …
December 2022 Update from Metro Area Governors Island Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
1) M.A.G.I.C’s Trees Not Towers Governors Island Legal Fund supporting the lawsuit against the 2021 Governors Island upzoning is entering the next phase.
Our goal is to raise $20,000 in upcoming weeks. Thanks to all of you who contributed so far. …
(Also See: Oct 26, 2022 TGI Briefing Report )
From: Metro Area Gov Isle Coalition (M.A.G.I.C.)
Date: Wed, Nov 16, 2022
Subject: M.A.G.I.C. Statement To CB1 Executive Committee Re Governors Island Climate Center Briefings
Hello CB1 [Manhattan Community Board 1],
Regarding the Trust for Governors Island October 26th and November 14th Climate Center Briefings:
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Continue reading “Letter to CB1 Regarding Trust’s ‘Climate Center’ Briefing 11/16/22”
(Also See: Letter to CB1 )
Confirmed?: Climate Center’s primary role is to serve as an anchor to development. 75% of GI development zone would be open to high-rise commercial development
See map below.
In other words, the view that the actual intention here is not climate research or supporting GI, …