JASON J. CZARNEZKI

Q: SHOULD VCFA CONVERT THE TENNIS COURTS ON THE COLLEGE GREEN INTO A PARKING LOT?

A: NO….and we need to speak up.

You may have heard that Vermont College of Fine Arts had proposed the elimination of its two tennis courts on the southwest corner of the college green and have proposed replacing the courts with a 28-car parking lot. VCFA has not yet received City approval for its controversial project, but they hope to do so before the end of the year.

Fortunately, there is an opportunity this Monday evening, November 25, 2013 for you to influence VCFA’s proposal.

This Monday, November 25th at 6:00pm at Noble Hall VCFA will be presenting their plan and they may use neighborhood feedback to modify their proposal before seeking City approval next month.

I think New Yorkers, especially those in Lower Manhattan, need to become more aware of the Howard Hughes Corporation’s plans for the South Street Seaport as recently described in the NY Times. Of serious concern is the razing of the old Fulton Fish Market building (see my photo below with the Brooklyn Bridge in the background) and the construction of a high-rise building in its place (see the illustration in the Times article). (Less is known about what will happen to the upland buildings west of FDR drive.) One option that the community should think about is using the Fulton Fish Market space to make a permanent public market facility for the New Amsterdam Market. Rumor has it that there will be a public hearing on this in January…Stay Tuned for more info.

http://schimmel.pace.edu/events/pace_presents

Pace University students and faculty receive a discount and there are two great music shows this weekend.

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Jason J. Czarnezki
Gilbert and Sarah Kerlin Distinguished Professor of Environmental Law
Pace Law School
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American Rivers CEO Bob Irvin guest lectured in my class today and presented this video:

Job Opportunity: Director of Marketing and Communications at Pace Law School

Pace Law School is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications. Located in White Plains, NY, Pace Law School is a student-centered academic community committed to excellence in legal education. The Law School is particularly renowned for its innovative programs in environmental law, land use and real estate, women’s justice, criminal law, intellectual property, international law, and clinical education.

The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for planning, developing and implementing all of Pace Law School’s marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities, both external and internal; for overseeing development and implementation of materials and services in the area of marketing, communications and public relations; and for directing efforts of the marketing, communications and public relations staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for and strong understanding of the law school experience and Pace Law School’s mission.

More info at: https://careers.pace.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1384872848250

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