David McWater, a high-profile and controversial member of Community Board 3, plans to step down.
According to the Villager, he intends to make the announcement at the beginning of tonight's full board meeting at P.S. 20. Last week, McWater...
More now on the drama last night between CB3 member David McWater and members of the LES Dwellers neighborhood group. Gothamist has posted video of the ordeal, and has more from both sides.
Here's part of the Gothamist story:
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Last night Community Board 3 voted to put in place comprehensive new policies that could have a dramatic impact on the nightlife industry on the Lower East Side for years to come. The revised rules, governing how CB3's SLA...
if there's one thing you can say about members of Community Board 3, they're passionate about the Lower East Side. So its not very surprising when, from time to time, discussions about various issues become a little heated. But...
The emotions ran the gamut last night inside the auditorium of P.S. 20 on Essex Street. Elation, anger, relief, regret and pride were all palpable as Community Board 3 held an historic vote on the future of the Seward...
It was the deal most everyone thought could not get done. Four decades after hundreds of homes and businesses were bulldozed in the name of urban renewal, Community Board 3 took an historic step last night towards finally rebuilding...
There was an interesting exchange at last night's Community Board 3 meeting concerning the elimination of the NYPD's specialized "quality of life teams." Sometimes referred to as "cabaret units," they focused on enforcement of laws at clubs, bars and...
Housing rights advocates fought for a stronger stance in support of affordable housing Monday night, as a committee of Community Board 3 came close to completing a "statement of principles" for the redevelopment of the Seward Park Urban Renewal...
A commiittee of Community Board 3 met this week, trying to move towards common ground on a plan for the long-delayed Seward Park Urban Renewal Area (SPURA). The five parcels at the foot of the Williamsburg Bridge near...
