Squadron in BK Eagle: 5 a.m. demolition at former Long Island College Hospital (LICH) riles Brooklyn neighbors
February 6, 2017
Senator Squadron wrote to the Department of Buildings to "to reject any future After Hours Variances" applications at the former LICH site and ensure Fortis, the developer, complies with safety and security requirements." See the Brooklyn Eagle's coverage below and the letter, attached.
5 a.m. demolition at former Long Island College Hospital (LICH) riles Brooklyn neighbors
Squadron: Fortis ‘thumbs nose’ at Cobble Hill
By Mary Frost Brooklyn Daily Eagle
On Friday, six officials representing the neighborhood sent a letter of complaint to DOB about the after-hours permits and to also note other unsafe conditions at the site.
“We urge the Department of Buildings (DOB) to reject any future AHV applications at the former LICH site and ensure Fortis, the developer, complies with safety and security requirements,” said the letter signed by state Sen. Daniel Squadron, U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon and Councilmembers Brad Lander and Stephen Levin.
Read more: http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2017/2/3/5-am-demolition-former-long-island-college-hospital-lich-riles-brooklyn-neighbors
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