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The Vale is in a historically secluded area located in the northeast corner of Prospect Park, between East Drive and Flatbush Ave. The closest entrances are Grand Army Plaza and Flatbush Avenue (opened last year).
In December 2021 Mayor DeBlasio announced a $40M fund to help restore the Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park.
In December 2021, Mayor DeBlasio announced a $40M fund for the restoration of the Vale of Cashmere. In 2017 Prospect Park Alliance began “reimagining” the Vale by conducting visioning sessions with the community. Results Report. Five Years Later …Prospect Park Alliance’s Current Vision for the Vale Prospect Park Alliance – Read more…
Looks like the “Monster” has really died! The current owner of the Spice Factory recently filed plans for a development project made up of six story buildings!! Congratulations Community! YOU DID THAT!! Bruce Eichner Out – Owner Goes It Alone! – TheRealDeal Article
Congratulations! Yes our case, despite not having a determination by the 2nd department is now on LexisNexis!!! Here’s the article. It can now be cited in other people’s cases for its importance. Not all of the lower court or even all appellate court cases get to be included in law Read more…
The Sierra Club New York City Group Sustainability Series hosted a panel discussion on Zoning with Maureen Koetz, Esq., Professor Tom Angotti, and Alicia Boyd. As usual, great nuggets of information was shared! View Here
Michael Haskins invited Alicia Boyd to give a community update to Kick Off 2022. https://archive.org/details/2-nd-alicia-boyd-seg-1-05-22
On the Souls of Children – The Bedford Armory Deal! The Community is outraged at the deceitful, lying, self-serving Majority Leader Councilperson Laurie Cumbo as the twitter pages are blowing up about her current position regarding the Bedford Union Armory deal. But before we discuss that, it is important for Read more…
Today, the Crown Heights/Flatbush Community has made history. For the first time in the known NYC world, a project that was certified by the City Planning Commission has been voted down by the actions of a predominately low-to-moderate income black-community. The 960 Franklin Ave rezoning also known as the “Monster” had Read more…
We won!! Here are the details