BIG victory in our quest to stop Dock St.Dear Members, Neighbors, Supporters and Brooklyn Bridge Fans,
Councilman David Yassky was brilliant as was Councilman Bill di Blasio, both registering strong testimony in opposition. Tony Avella, chair of the committee, also registered his opposition to the project. The highlight however was Councilman Eric Gioia’s questioning of the School Construction Authority representative on the damaging emails revealed in the FOIL: Read NYPost article Additional Coverage: Brooklyn Eagle: Proposed DUMBO Middle School Dominates Public Hearing Brooklyn Heights Blog: Dock Street Drama Brooklyn Paper: Council Panel Troubled By Dock Street Project The press outreach in the week leading up to the hearing was tremendous. Ken Burns led this media effort, appearing on MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" on Thursday and on NBC Chuck Scarborough’s news cast on Monday. DNA was also interviewed and appeared on FOX 5 evening news on Tuesday. We expect print stories by the Daily News and the Associated Press to be released next week. Ana Ortiz, star of the ABC hit show “Ugly Betty,” also joined the chorus of opposition to Dock St.: Read NYPost article: B'Klyn Protest Getting 'Ugly' The last public hearing is over but our fight must continue until the full City Council vote on June 10th. Before that date, we urge you to email ALL 51 members of City Council and express your opposition to Dock St. A generic email that can be sent to all members would suffice. Download sample letters Honorable Mayor Michael Bloomberg Honorable Council Speaker Christine Quinn Honorable David Yassky Honorable Melinda R. Katz Honorable Tony Avella Another way to help is through your generous contributions. DNA has relied solely on membership dues and donations to fight this long, arduous and expensive fight. Among the things your donations have been used for is to print literature and posters, make copies, create renderings of the proposed building, print postcards, pay for postage and more. Let’s face it, things cost money and we remain determined to fight for what is right. Your previous commitment and financial contributions have made a substantial impact. Now we have about 2 more weeks of intense confrontation for Dock St. Your contributions are 100% tax deductible as we are 501c3 organization. Minimum suggested donation is $100.00 but feel free to donate any amount. To contribute via Pay Pal please go to www.dumbo-dna.org or send checks to DUMBO Neighborhood Alliance, 45 Washington Street, PO Box 123, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Thank you. All the Best, |