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
Updates and press.
Governors Island rezoning is wrong on so many levels
January 25, 2021
BY ALLIE RYAN
[ From: https://thevillagesun.com ]
The Trust for Governors Island has applied to upzone the island potentially to make way for a climate-change research center.
The Trust’s proposed climate-change center is a speculative real-estate development. …
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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, …
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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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, …
Howard Hughes’ Seaport project dealt major blow
Landmarks Preservation Commission calls proposed towers at 250 Water Street too tall
New York /
January 14, 2021 09:15 AM
TRD Staff
[ From: https://therealdeal.com ]
It’s back to the drawing board — or perhaps the garbage bin — for proposed towers at 250 Water Street. …
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. …
Read the article Here: https://thevillagesun.com/stop-racist-rezonings-cry-community-groups-from-across-the-city
Community Board 1 Land Use Committee 12/14/2020 meeting regarding the Governors Island proposed rezoning in all it’s almost 5 hour glory. It’s all here folks. BS and truths. Gaslighting and resistance!
#GovernorsIsland #TreesNotTowers #DefendGI #Pagganck #LessIsMore #OpenSpace …
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