Timeline of Events:

        Feb 14, 2023 * - STIPULATION OF DISCONTINUANCE - TERMINATION            OF CONTRACT [ INDEX #611130/2022 ] [DISPOSED]   

        Jan 9, 2023 * - FREEPORT VILLAGE & PDC TERMINATE CONTRACT                   OF  SALE 
  
        December  23, 2022 * – NYS Gov. Hochul Vetoed Bill A10002A / S8541A
 
        August 23, 2022 * – NYS AG Litigation [Active] [Index #611130/2022]
 
       July 25, 2022 – Inc. Village of Freeport votes to sell Cleveland Park to             Panattoni Group [PDC]
 
       June 17, 2022 * - [ INDEX # 60640/2022 ] [DISPOSED]                                           SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FAVOR        

       April 29, 2022 Bill A10002A Introed by Assemblyperson Taylor Darling

       March 10, 2022 Bill S8451 Introed by Former State Sen. John Brooks

       Oct 1, 2021 - Litigation [Active] – Inc. Village of Freeport vs. Freeport              School District [Index # 612536/2021] [Source:Newsday Oct. 11, 2021]

                [Supporting documentation provided in <Updates> tab]

Oct 1, 2021 the Inc. Village of Freeport Board commenced litigation against the Freeport school district regarding Cleveland’s parkland easement.

July 25, 2022, the Village of Freeport Board voted to sell Cleveland Park to PDC Northeast LPIV, LLC (the Panattoni Group) and rezone the park for industrial use, over the objection of local residents.

The Freeport community stands to lose this nine(9) acre athletic recreational park which has been used and maintained by the Freeport School district for over 70 years. Two housing complexes which house 198 families will lose the one greenspace that is accessible and in close proximity. The environmental impact to these families in close proximity is also cause for concern.

Take the Next Steps !!

[1]  Sign this petition and share with other members of our community

[2]  Check for updates at Freeport.Acts in Facebook   or                                        < Updates > tab at the top of this petition

[3]  Stay Connected and stay informed your support is needed.

Let's join our voices to tell the Mayor and the Board of Trustees of the Inc. Village of Freeport [New York] that we do not agree with the proposed acquisition and development at Cleveland Avenue park and adjacent properties.  

By signing this petition, your voice will be heard in support of our children and community.

As this battle continues, acknowledgment and thanks is being extended for work and dedication in obtaining and achieving the victories that have been won thus far. Stay consistent and persistent.                                                     Our community and children deserve this.                                                                                   **   Thank You  **

   Community Members, Organizers, Petitioners, Freeport School Board,                                Long Island Progressive Coalition & Teamsters
 
                          IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD