Controversy Over Miccio Center Fates Sparks NYC Housing Debate
In Red Hook, activists fear NYCHA plans to shutter all center programs after a June 12 sequestration claim citing a $205 million shortfall. City leaders later announced repairs and funds would save the Miccio Center and a renovated Senior Center, preserving a local hub for community groups and events.
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Mayoral Debate Focuses on Sandy Recovery Efforts
Candidates from both parties criticized Mayor Bloomberg's hurricane response at a Shorefront Y forum on June 27. Attendees included Erick Salgado John Liu Sal Albanese Bill de Blasio and others while frontrunners Christine Quinn Anthony Weiner and Bill Thompson were absent. Discussion covered SIRR proposals flood insurance and rebuilding efforts with focus on Red Hook Rockaways and lower Manhattan.
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