The neighborhood came out in force yet again to testify at the
Borough President’s Public Hearing for the upzoning application of 22
Caton Place. Community members spoke out against the leaseholder’s bid
for increased density. NY1 was there and issued a televised report (see
story and link to clips here ). Fran from the stables even rode in on a
horse to make her point.
The BP’s office took our concerns
seriously and issued a ruling on Dec. 29, 2005 that “Disapproved with
Modifications” the applications. To read the full text of the ruling,
see the following PDF: