Meanwhile, over at the Gowanus CAG, there was an update on the installation of the cut-off wall that is being constructed to prevent the recontamination of the Canal from toxins at the Fulton MGP site. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Project Manager Christos Tsiamis stated that it’s on track to be completed by August 2020 and said: “so far, so good.” Also, the NYC Department of Environmental Protection(DEP) has asked, via letter, that EPA reconsider the initial rejection of their tunnel cleanup plan. However, it seems unlikely that the EPA would agree to DEP’s request given the basis of EPA’s rejection and considering that the EPA is the final authority for approval.
I attended the early voting forum held by Assemblymember Ortiz at the Miccio center, as I’m a zealous advocate of civic participation. I remain on high alert for all things that reinforce the importance of voting. Fitting such criteria are the proposed charter revisions. For example, question 5 would give Community Boards more time to review proposed land-use changes. The New York Landmarks Conservancy has now come out in favor of these changes. Way back in June, we asked DCP to apply such changes to the pending Gowanus rezoning.
Just like today, alternate side parking (ASP) regulations will be in effect tomorrow, Thursday, October 24th, and, like every other day, there will be planned service changes onsubways and buses.
That's all I've got, but I hope you have a good evening and feel free to share this information any way you'd like.
