Category Archives: Local politics

A Second Resounding Victory in Returning the Tobacco Warehouse to the Public: State Court Declares City and State Officials Violated Public Trust

On Monday, the legal efforts of  FFLA and  the Brooklyn Heights Association to preserve the Tobacco Warehouse as a public amenity were fully vindicated in a sweeping ruling from the New York State Supreme Court.  Judge David Vaughan ruled that … Continue reading

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Pier 1 Hotel and Residential Develoment RFP

To view the design guidelines for Pier 1 development, scroll to page 33 (page 32 has the Brooklyn Heights Scenic View District map).

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Pier 1 Hotel and Residential Development Proposals Presentation

Here is the slideshow from the presentation at Borough Hall on November 22nd. The public has until December 22nd to submit comments. We suggest that rather than picking one design — although you are welcome to do so — you … Continue reading

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Federal Judge Rebukes City, State, NPS; Orders return of the Tobacco Warehouse to Protected Public Parkland

We are very pleased to tell you that the Federal Court has ruled fully in our favor. Stating that the evidence “is so one-sided that (plaintiffs) must prevail as a matter of law,”  United States District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano handed … Continue reading

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JUDGE VITALIANO CALLS NPS DEFENSE “HOUSE OF CARDS (THAT) CANNOT WITHSTAND THE GENTLEST BREEZE

We are extremely pleased to report that on Friday, US Federal Judge Eric Vitaliano declared that the National Park Service violated federal law–and its own charter–by secretly removing the Tobacco Warehouse from protected parkland.  In his words: ” the issuance … Continue reading

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Please join us in court Monday March 21st to stop the backroom dealing for the Tobacco Warehouse

(Updated with results of the hearing) When last we wrote, we were scheduled for an expedited hearing on our preliminary injunction against the National Park Service (NPS) in Federal Court on Jan. 27th.  That hearing never took place, as our … Continue reading

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11-15 Old Fulton Update

The saga of 11-15 Old Fulton Street continues, as seen recently in some local blogs. If you care about saving historic buildings from the wrecking ball, read on. Shrouded under scaffolding at present, 11, 13 and 15 Old Fulton Street … Continue reading

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Cabaret License on Hold — For Now

Update: We noticed this invitation today for a NYE party that goes until 5AM. If things get rowdy in the wee hours, call 311. Since our last post, the Executive Committee of Community Board 2 voted unanimously to oppose the … Continue reading

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CB2 Committee Votes No to Cabaret

Following a meeting of the Health, Environment and Social Services committee of Community Board 2 last Wednesday night, members voted 5-2, with 2 abstentions, against recommending a cabaret license be issued for the top floor of the One Front Street … Continue reading

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Application for a Cabaret License by One Front–CB2 on 11/4

According to a small sign posted on the window of One Front Restaurant (previously Toro), the owners are seeking a cabaret license for their 314 person capacity establishment.  A cabaret license is issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, and is … Continue reading

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