tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post8114150272989161865..comments2024-03-26T10:40:40.676-04:00Comments on Pardon Me For Asking: Breaking News! On His Way Out, Councilman Bill De Blasio Sticks It To Carroll GardensKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17882047670852126739noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-65840400670180527272009-12-05T13:27:14.931-05:002009-12-05T13:27:14.931-05:00Lander will never fall out of step with DeBlasio. ...Lander will never fall out of step with DeBlasio. He's always been in DeBlasio's pocket. I'm not surprised by the underhanded behavior of either man. I am a little surprised that Senesh is not more considerate of the neighborhood's welfare.Brooks of Sheffieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-36609028577924429752009-12-03T10:34:06.986-05:002009-12-03T10:34:06.986-05:00Yet another example of how deBlasio doesn't wo...Yet another example of how deBlasio doesn't work for the citizens of our community!<br /><br />When the community was outraged about the development on 333 Carroll St, deBlasio promised the citizens--during a very public meeting--that he would handle the problem. He clearly bailed and left it up to the local citizens to demonstrate to the local authorities who issues a stop-work-order when it was shown that the project was in violation of the local law. DeBlasio was nowhere to be found in helping the community insure that local laws were being properly followed. <br /><br />For deBlasio now to step forward and overturn a law that the community clearly wants in place shows a complete disregard for the community. He is doing this on behalf of an elite few, not the people of the community. <br /><br /><br />NYC will soon have a Public Advocate who primary focus has been and will continue to be advocacy for the elite development sector of our community. DeBlasio has never delivered on his promises to the local community! And his claim for being pro-development in order to provide more affordable housing has not produced one unit of affordable housing in his district. <br /><br />Everyone is wondering if our replacement councilman will be more of the same or will he have the decency to work towards strong communities?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-19148957886807036632009-12-02T14:37:24.492-05:002009-12-02T14:37:24.492-05:00I, for one, am proud that I did NOT vote for Bill ...I, for one, am proud that I did NOT vote for Bill DeBlasio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-48061168533664330762009-12-02T13:45:03.364-05:002009-12-02T13:45:03.364-05:00No matter who wants to use a courtyard like this i...No matter who wants to use a courtyard like this in CG, a school or anyone else in Carroll Gardens, this is just plain wrong, wrong wrong. <br /><br />No else is allowed to do this and Hannah Senesh should admit their admit their idea is a terrible one for Carroll Gardens.<br /><br />The Courtyards are PUBLIC property and the City saying they will give away one of them for one dollar should put that courtyard on the auction block becuase I want it for 2 dollars!<br /><br />As for Mr. DeBlasio he has just given the "bird" to an entire community od devoted and tireless citizens he supposedly "worked" with for years. <br /><br />This more than anything that comes out of his mouth or is printed on his hypocritical webpage should tell the rest of New Yorkers to hang on to their public propeties because unforuntaley here comes a thief and a liar if there ever was one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-43235349529826021722009-12-02T13:33:42.416-05:002009-12-02T13:33:42.416-05:00Brad starts in January - long after the law is ame...Brad starts in January - long after the law is amended by our Councilman.<br /><br />Height limits stink - they force expansion into front and rear yards instead of adding a floor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-82342467964797076872009-12-02T13:08:30.964-05:002009-12-02T13:08:30.964-05:00I doubt anyone will successful oppose this, as the...I doubt anyone will successful oppose this, as the groups in the school are extremely well connected politically. Having said that, the school is ugly, out of context and one of the uglier eyesores in the neighborhood. <br /><br />I think allowing higher buildings would be much less of an evil than allowing buildings such as this, ESPECIALLY if the alternative is encroachment into the front yards...Batmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-8414952136563106452009-12-02T12:28:24.576-05:002009-12-02T12:28:24.576-05:00I agree with the comment above.
What is Brad Lande...I agree with the comment above.<br />What is Brad Landers position ion the issue?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-5677505657819067782009-12-02T10:44:34.345-05:002009-12-02T10:44:34.345-05:00Brad Lander should seize this opportunity to demon...Brad Lander should seize this opportunity to demonstrate that he is not a DeBlasio clone.<br />Let's see if Brad steps up or if he will just be more the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-6473196008150495492009-12-02T10:05:38.053-05:002009-12-02T10:05:38.053-05:00Good job New Yorkers for electing not only one of ...Good job New Yorkers for electing not only one of the least qualified candidates but a Developers Advocate for Public Advocate. We tried to warn you.<br />This is quite a FU to Carroll Gardens. This law sets a dangerous precedent for the neighborhood and opens the door for future changes in the law. I am surprised that there is no opportunity for public comment. 360 Smith and Hannah Senesh School should go through the BSA. I knew Bill's support of the downzoning was political pandering.<br />Now I hear that Tom Gray will be Bill's land use "expert". Does Betsy Gotbaum have a land use expert? Tom Gray is still young and should save his soul and go back to Ohio.<br />I feel for my neighbors who supported Bill's campaign. They must be kicking themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-47250141751225344942009-12-02T09:46:58.360-05:002009-12-02T09:46:58.360-05:00Nothing Bill does is a surprise. Has committment ...Nothing Bill does is a surprise. Has committment to Carroll Gardens has always been on the negitive side of the scale. My concern is where our nes councilman stands, he is after the man Bill wanted as his replacement. Will he follow his leader's foot steps or will his actions show that he care about Carroll Gardens. The only good thing in this is that, hopefully this is the last time Bill and his lacky Tom Gray will be able to screw Carroll GardensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-58470961690873321942009-12-02T09:02:00.508-05:002009-12-02T09:02:00.508-05:00The City needs to rent First Place to Hannah Senes...The City needs to rent First Place to Hannah Senesh Day School as a means to finance the EPA's Superfund lawsuit. We can expect more of our streets to be rented in the future.<br /><br />Without this, the City will need to layoff more teachers and firemen to pay for Superfund!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36892255.post-54783889655923795862009-12-02T08:47:15.504-05:002009-12-02T08:47:15.504-05:00I may be wrong but the school was used to justify ...I may be wrong but the school was used to justify a larger FAR for 360 Smith. The buyers new that when they signed the deal; they new that it would be a problem for them to expand. The reality seems to be that at that time they passed a deal with the city to get the possibility to use the courtyard for further extension. DeBlasio is just confirming the agreement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com