| From the East River Alliance: |
| A community coalition united in demanding that the East Side Coastal Resiliency project respect our needs and values while providing flood protection A Statement from ERA and Important Meeting Dates STATEMENT ON SPRAY PAINTING IN EAST RIVER PARK: Recently, spray-painted graffiti against the current ESCR plan appeared in East River Park. The East River Alliance is not responsible for this. We did not write the graffiti, and we do not encourage or condone such actions. We want to be clear: There are plenty of public forums in which objectors to the plan can voice their concerns. Vandalism of our park is unacceptable. IMPORTANT UPCOMING MEETINGS The ULURP (Uniform Land Use Review Process) for ESCR is under way. It covers both East River and Stuyvesant Cove Parks. By the end of June, Community Boards 3 and 6 will make “advisory recommendations” on the plan. Before that happens, each Board is required to hold a Public Hearing to get community feedback. THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO TELL THE CITY AND YOUR COMMUNITY BOARD WHERE YOU STAND ON THIS ISSUE. Community Board 6 has already held its public hearing, but if you want to make a statement, you can email the Board at: office@cbsix.org no later than June 4, 2019. COMMUNITY BOARD 3 PUBLIC HEARING ON ESCR TUESDAY JUNE 11, 2019 6:30 PM PS/MS 188, The Island School 442 East Houston Street (entrance at Houston / Baruch Drive) How does a “Public Hearing” work? The Board listens to statements from members of the public on ESCR. Each speaker will have 2 minutes to speak. Plan ahead — 2 minutes goes quick! PLEASE NOTE: All members of the public will have the 2-minute opportunity to speak. If you cannot attend in person, written statements can be submitted to the Board via email: info@cb3.manhattan.org no later than June 11. STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PLAN? Attend the city’s Open House. City agencies and members of the design team will be available to explain design elements and answer questions about the design, the associated ULURP application, and the project’s Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). Community members are encouraged to drop in at their convenience. OPEN HOUSE DATES, TIMES, AND PLACE: Wednesday, June 5, 2019 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2019 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Peter Cooper Village 360 First Avenue – Lower Level (Entrance east side of First Avenue at 21st Street) Get involved with the East River Alliance to work or a better ESCR plan. Sign our petition to Mayor de Blasio here: http://chng.it/KgXChz4kqf Check the website for news, updates, and upcoming committee and general meetings. All are welcome! We need your voice! Questions? Contact us at: community@eastriveralliance.org Follow us on Twitter: @eastriverallies Instagram: Share photos, tag #eastriveralliance & follow @eastriveralliance Visit our website for updates and to share your concerns: eastriveralliance.org “ |
