Fulton Ferry Landing Assoc. (FFLA) is a community org. dedicated to preserving the architectural heritage in the historic district next to the Brooklyn Bridge.
Brooklyn, NY
Joined January 2009
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At approximately 8:20 Saturday night, the FDNY received a call that a boat struck the Brooklyn Bridge. There were 277 people on the boat. 27 people were removed for treatment.
“Originally, we had a Brooklyn box out for folks in the water, for a boat in distress. Once the marine units arrived on scene, we knew immediately that we had a serious incident with a boat striking the bridge, so we had reports of people in the water. At that point coming down the FDR, we decided to have a dual command post, both on the Brooklyn side and the Manhattan side. Our marine units got out there, picked up Rescue 2 and Rescue 4 and brought them out to the vessel. They started to remove and treat the aided. They also brought EMS units out to the vessel to start to treat the more seriously injured people on that vessel. They brought them all here to Pier 16, where we set up a casualty collection point and an EMS staging area to assess the victims and send the most serious to the hospital right away. The police, fire and EMS did a tremendous job of working together to get everyone off of that ship safe,” said Chief of Training Michael Meyers.
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INT 26-A (sponsored by @CMAmandaFarias) prohibits helicopters that do not meet the most stringent FAA noise standards from operating for non-essential purposes out of the East 34th Street Heliport and Downtown Manhattan/Wall Street Heliport, beginning at the end of 2029.
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Meet Arturo: An NYC DOT Inspector who's teaching restaurant owners about Dining Out NYC guidelines.
“There's a deadline of August 3rd. If you don't apply by then, these older structures have to be removed. You have to apply for the new program.”
Details: nyc.gov/DiningOut
FultonFerry retweeted
Workers at an illicit weed outlet in Brooklyn Heights are now barricaded behind walls of bulletproof plexiglass, following the shop’s most recent robbery by a mob of violent youth.
brooklyneagle.com/articles/2…
FultonFerry retweeted
Next Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00 AM, I will be chairing an oversight hearing on helicopter noise and safety, and hearing a variety of bills from the Council.
To watch the hearing, visit council.nyc.gov/livestream or check the link in my bio.
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Two Brooklyn Heights smoke shops were targeted by armed robbers in separate incidents last week, police said. brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-h…
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Red light cameras save lives. The proof is the 29-year history we have with this program.
But 150 cameras in a city of 13,500+ intersections just isn't enough - it's time to expand!
Skeptics complain that NYC’s red light cameras are a sinister plot to milk motorists for all they’re worth. But my plan to expand these life-saving cameras actually offers the greatest safety benefit to drivers themselves.
Read my new op-ed:
amny.com/opinion/red-light-c…
ALT Screenshot of AMNY headline: "Red light cameras save lives - especially those in cars."
FultonFerry retweeted
Everyone should be able to safely enjoy the pedestrian walkway on the Brooklyn Bridge.
As of today, new NYC DOT rules prohibit vending on city bridges. This will create more space for pedestrians, reduce safety risks, and allow all who visit to better enjoy the view.
ALT The brooklyn bridge walkway crowded with people. Vendors line the edge of the path.
FultonFerry retweeted
Our office hears concerns every week from neighbors concerned about unsafe and crowded conditions on the Brooklyn Bridge due to vending.
It's important that we provide appropriate, designated spaces for vendors, but the Brooklyn Bridge is not it.
nyc.streetsblog.org/2023/10/…
FultonFerry retweeted
The hypocrisy of our @NYCCouncil is laid bare. We ❤️ this Intro 551 bill, (and, usually, @LincolnRestler) but no one in the Council will call out @NYCSpeakerAdams for refusing even a hearing on a bill endorsed by a majority of our elected legislators.
This is democracy-stifling.
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Dear @NYCSanitation what is the process in getting addtl trash cans in our nabe? This is the north side vs the south side of Old Fulton St last night. It looks like this every single day. We have trash on the sidewalk for blocks all the way to the A/C station. @LincolnRestler
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Why do we have to put up with helicopters outside our windows all day and all night?? Its 9pm and they won’t let up!! @NYTMetro @ClimatePackage @nypost @LincolnRestler @MarkLevineNYC @NYCMayor @galeabrewer @SecretaryPete @GovKathyHochul @GovMurphy
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Dumbo, Brooklyn is one area where residents said they are fed up with the idling ice cream trucks that not only produce noise, but also contribute to air pollution. fox5ny.com/news/brooklyn-eco…
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.@NYCParks will be holding their second informational meeting on the uses for Anchorage Plaza tomorrow, March 31 at 2PM.
This is a great opportunity to be engaged regarding the new, dynamic park space by Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO!
Join here: bit.ly/42RS4Wh
FultonFerry retweeted
Non-essential helicopter flights harm the environment, affect mental health, and damage quality of life for communities near the waterfront.
Today I was joined by my colleagues to demand answers from the FAA and NPS on insufficient regulations around the NY and NJ coastlines.
FultonFerry retweeted
We should shutter this helipad. Our climate crisis necessitates that we eliminate nonessential helicopter travel that causes noise & pollution across our city.
Whether providing flights for the uber-elite to get to the Hamptons or tourist travel, it has no business in NYC.
NEW: An aviation company with ties to a board member at NYC's economic development agency is set to receive a lucrative contract to operate the agency’s downtown Manhattan helicopter pad, raising concerns about a potential conflict of interest. nydailynews.com/news/politic…
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Extremely overweight trucks on BQE Triple Cantilever are accelerating this structure’s demise.
@NYC_DOT is failing to implement Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) sensors that would impose steep fines & divert these dangerous trucks.
DOT needs to get it together. Joint elected statement:
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Read my statement with @LincolnRestler @danielsgoldman @JoAnneSimonBK52 @NydiaVelazquez on the BQE proposals released this week. As we enter into this next phase of the visioning process…
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