Even in quarantine, the fight for sunlight and livable neighborhoods continues!

We have seen much success, but there is so much more we can do!  Please stay involved!

This petition to close the loopholes that developers are abusing continues to circulate. A "win" in the State legislature in the upcoming session will hold developers accountable to the intention of existing laws. Please circulate and share:  https://www.change.org/SaveCentralParkNYC

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From our friends at the Committee for Environmentally Sound Development, an update on 200 Amsterdam:

Last February, NYS Justice W. Franc Perry ordered the DOB to revoke the permit and remove all floors that exceeded the bulk permitted under the zoning resolution. The developer appealed and the hearing will be virtual.
When:  Wednesday, November 18, at 2pm
Where: http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/ad1/
How:     Scroll down to the bottom right "Appellate Division, First Department Live Streaming" Then click on "LIVE WEBCAST"

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The Fight For Sunlight is being fought by The Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

The current zoning was put in place to protect the garden.
Now, development may  compromise one of the City's greatest assets. 
In the time of Covid, everyone has recognized the importance of parks to our mental and physical health. We can't allow this now!

Their next step is to meet with the full Community Board, which may be as early as December. Read their full update here.