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Demand Clean Air
With half of East River Park’s once verdant space now a barren construction zone, the vegetation— that formerly filtered emissions from the FDR Drive, the Williamsburg Bridge and Con Edison — is gone. How will the quality of the air be affected as a result? And what can we do about it? We’re wondering as well,…
FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES AND CLIMATE
Deconstruct the video of the “Frontline Communities Coalition” rally on December 18th https://thevillagesun.com/you-dont-speak-for-us-pro-resiliency-plan-rally-slams-park-defenders and what you see is an image makeover for supporters of the De Blasio plan that is now obliterating East River Park despite wide community opposition. It is certainly interesting how speakers at the rally evade the history of this controversy with…
Cover the FDR
Decking over the highway will give us more park, flood protection and cleaner air At every community meeting in the post Hurricane Sandy planning, decking over the FDR was a top choice. Since then, Rockefeller U decked over the FDR, adding 2 acres and lab buildings for $500M. Now, as the city discusses covering sections of the…
Our Appeal
The Appellate Court heard our arguments for Alienation. The City Attorney provided falsehoods. The State Appellate Court heard our appeal to obtain alienation (state oversight) for the East Side Coastal Resiliency project October 27, 2021. Our attorney, Arthur Schwartz, argued that building the levee for flood control is not a park purpose. The state legislature…
Stop the Destruction of East River Park
A quick reference guide The chainsaws and bulldozers are revving up… ERPA is seeking environmental justice for East River Park and the Lower East Side community it serves. We demand a truly resilient comprehensive flood protection plan for the climate crisis without causing destruction of the local environment and great harm to the health and well-being of the community it serves. What…
Appeal to Gov. Hochul
On September 20, 2021, East River Park Action formally asked the Governor of the State of New York, the Honorable Kathy Hochul, to convene an investigation into the East Side Coastal Resiliency Project immediately, especially the sewer infrastructure alterations, given that the tragic removal of nearly 1,000 drainage – and air quality – critical trees…
Occupy East River Park
by Howard Brandstein As the tenth anniversary of Occupy Wall Street on September 17, we are inspired by the millions of activists across the country who continue to challenge the reigning ideology of capitalism and endless growth that threatens to destroy the social and environmental fabric of our city. What’s happening at East River Park?…
Why did Comptroller Scott Stringer Refuse to Sign Off on the ESCR Contract?
“The Comptroller’s report highlights the deficiencies and inadequacies of the qualifications presented by this private company slated to receive a huge amount of tax payer money. We want the new Mayor and City Council to investigate and follow up with the questions raised by this disclosure.” —JACK L. LESTER, ESQ. Read Scott Stringer’s report here…
Speaker Corey Johnson
We Need That Hearing! Here’s our letter to our City Council Speaker urging a hearing. Please add your voice by writing, calling, and posting on social media. NYC Council Speaker Corey Johnson224 West 30th St, Suite 1206New York, NY 10001Via Email: SpeakerJohnson@council.nyc.gov Dear Speaker Johnson, On behalf of the Lower East Side community in Manhattan and…
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