Red Hook Cranes May Move to Sunset Park Controversy
NYC EDC chief Kyle Kimball abandoned plans for Sunset Park South Brooklyn Marine Terminal after City Council member Carlos Menchaca withheld approval. SBMT spans ten blocks along the water with one tenant and 72 vacant acres. EDC operates city owned sites including the Brooklyn Army Terminal and Red Hook Container Terminal and seeks Master Lease control to speed land deals, arguing for faster private sector like decisions. The report notes EDC’s claim of delivering billions in private investments and its aim to boost city commerce and jobs.