Join us on Tuesday, Dec 13th for a Community Board 1 meeting at 8 p.m.

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Happy Holidays!December 2011

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Important Save the SI Castle Update! 
Nov 13, 2011- Photo Taken from the Jones Woods- NYC Park, at Brighton Avenue and Lafayette.

Please take a look at our coverage on NY 1 and Join us at the next Community Board #1 Meeting- TONIGHT! Thank you.

Join us on Tuesday, Dec 13th for a Community Board 1meeting at 8 p.m. Tonight!  Make a statement of Support- 
  • the 'Castle' must remain and be a focal point of ANY redevelopment plan
  •  We are requesting a comprehensive assessment for the entire site and independent engineer be allowed on the site  to inspect the Castle, before action is taken.
  • The Dep't of Building's (DOB) current building report is incomplete, erroneous and has many generalities. Unsafe, does not mean unsound.
  • It is Fiscally Irresponsible for DOB to act to demolition with OUR PUBLIC funds.  

For over two years, the Coalition has been asking that funds be spent to 'secure' and 'weather-proof' the Castle anddemand a Community Vision for the 'Castle' and 6 acre site. We have the support of Councilwoman Rose and CB#1 to 're-purpose' the Castle.

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