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Marica (Maric) Mauro, who identified herself as the applicant’s representative, said the company’s presentation to the Landmarks/Public Design committees had generated concerns about brightness and visual impact. New Era Cap’s team said it will submit updated renderings to the Landmarks Preservation Commission that include dimming the three interior LED screens to reduce street‑level impact and to better align with the neighborhood’s character. Mauro said the design team will present the revised materials to LPC and to the community.

Board members asked for clarity on the applicant’s name and purpose: New Era Cap (the company behind Major League Baseball caps and apparel) said the storefront would be retail with screens that would display marketing and brand story content; the representative said the intent is to be attentive to neighborhood concerns and to reduce screen brightness at night.

Why it matters: Bright LED displays in landmarked or residential neighborhoods frequently provoke public‑realm and safety concerns—Landmarks guidance generally seeks to limit harm to historic fabric and the visual integrity of districts—and the board urged the applicant to follow LPC guidance and to consult with neighbors in the forthcoming submission.

What’s next: The applicant said it will file updated renderings with LPC and return with specifics to the community board. Board members suggested the applicant work with local stakeholders on brightness and timing controls for the displays.

Ending: The representative asked for patience while updated materials are prepared; the board asked staff to include the LPC submission in the next land‑marks packet so committee members and residents can review the revised proposal before any LPC hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Manhattan CB2 April 17, 2025 - Full Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A representative for New Era Cap told Manhattan Community Board 2 during the public session that the company will dim the brightness and revise renderings for three LED interior screens proposed at its new 300 Lafayette storefront, following concerns raised by neighbors and board members.","taxTitle","Manhattan City, New York County, New York","taxId",3586,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576724,"Neighbors urge board to send 470 Broom Street tavern application back to committee, allege inaccurate SLA filings",149,1961000,2110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3068831-9814ddc163514af5fe3357b7e750aee5&start=1961&end=2110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3068831-9814ddc163514af5fe3357b7e750aee5/thumbnail_1961000.jpg","/articles/6576724/Manhattan-City/New-York-County/New-York/Neighbors-urge-board-to-send-470-Broom-Street-tavern-application-back-to-committee-allege-inaccurate-SLA-filings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576724-1b91b269f705a0d8f19d1295cfbc7327/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440300&Signature=KT4F6J7FTzkOvNnL0BfBVtW4Hpm7YgM~~Jgb4g94zG-DQVs6bAs6lYO27aJSje7wurhTpsVwSzDTG7xIU5mbIJFoe382X8Gw7ibZBxj7iMxhZ6P034olTNfqqfYbiEXElpiTpAiy3obpyUGHRROqdb7N-ehOVqu7MAy1q3FxF4UwKzVK09X7FHwPLYnv1i~Yc0sKasq8tYpNDdT3WvaBWvbUEpErakdOAHM4Geo8S7uxaS-cJHMDr6h8obDtENLNj1SKMf2ahlHlPbDf2xatcyyw4BYV6qTqTRo-YKg1CwLruCEfAs5VOI4~uQaawfQgeYdnSY--zgolmhcpS8suSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several residents urged Manhattan Community Board 2 to reconsider or return a liquor‑license application for a tavern at 470 Broom Street after testimony during the board’s public session alleged discrepancies in the application materials submitted to the State Liquor Authority.

Rhonda Roland Shearer, who said she represents both the Soho Alliance and a newly formed group called Soho Acts and Action, told the full board that the applicant at 470 Broom Street had misrepresented the business and its operations at a committee hearing. Shearer said the applicant initially described himself as a worker for an existing operator but had been identified in media as a founder and CEO. Shearer further alleged the SLA application contained sworn statements claiming a full kitchen existed on the premises; at a recent committee hearing the applicant reportedly admitted to not having a full kitchen, a fact Shearer said would affect the type of license sought.

Shearer described a wave of neighborhood objections—she told the board committee staff had received 23 letters opposing the application and additional submissions continued to arrive—and asked that the full board send the application back to committee so residents could have more opportunity to be heard and the committee could vet the applicant’s sworn statements.

Board members asked clarifying questions during the public‑comment period to determine whether the documents cited by Shearer were on file. Cormac Flynn, speaking from the floor during the public session, referred the board to the SLA packet (item 7 on the SLA‑1 report, page 10) for the specific application, and staff indicated they had asked the liquor authority to verify outstanding documentation.

Why it matters: The board’s recommendation is advisory but STA applications are reviewed by the State Liquor Authority; sworn inaccuracies on SLA forms can be material to licensing decisions and are subject to party review.

What’s next: Several board members asked staff to ensure the application and the SLA submissions are reviewed for accuracy and asked the SLA committee to consider a follow‑up review. The resident requested the full board return the application to committee; the board did not vote on a return at the full‑board meeting but the issue was recorded for committee follow‑up.

Ending: The board’s SLA committee will include the application in its records and the district manager and SLA staff will follow up with the authority and the applicant to confirm whether the statements on sworn forms match the premises’ actual condition before any final advisory letter is transmitted.","Residents who identified themselves as members of Soho Alliance and a new “Soho Acts and Action” group told Manhattan Community Board 2 they oppose the liquor‑license application at 470 Broom Street, alleging false statements on required SLA forms and asking the full board to return the application to committee for more community review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576729,"Council Member Christopher Marte urges local protections for retirees, backs ban on synthetic turf and objects to 80/20 on public HPD site",134,298000,432000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3068831-9814ddc163514af5fe3357b7e750aee5&start=298&end=432","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3068831-9814ddc163514af5fe3357b7e750aee5/thumbnail_298000.jpg","/articles/6576729/Manhattan-City/New-York-County/New-York/Council-Member-Christopher-Marte-urges-local-protections-for-retirees-backs-ban-on-synthetic-turf-and-objects-to-8020-on-public-HPD-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576729-d5d0524836ce32fcbae33b045185dc60/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440300&Signature=YP~qPQ3psqn4-gIuTIsU3HofLndx3CYHIW2F9Tr5GeRBQYMIHZdJYV6rLlxGdW38rEzGlz~WfQ-FvJSe5v-aptIh1CLcGanOEsuFHGFbHU5bJc3nTH6nOluzolKIF7lRjWVqQRRLLYFtTLKIwOVafXzNlE~96fOnF8~bXTCcsR56whynxVOktJoui7NsnndY1aiveGc4jVoO1WqqwepPWKps0-DevjZvxoF73nfJTP6rQtC60NsMoYKCKvNZ9l6sUj4PhUdT7jhNG~pSp-9ZM6LuCewa6FVdLkP8DNqyDNW-paK0cQgM-g8VeCNvFJPR-hC1g2K60BedZyxRaDq8zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Council Member Christopher Marte used his elected‑official remarks at Manhattan Community Board 2’s April full‑board meeting to preview three agenda items he said he will pursue locally: protections for municipal retirees’ health care, a ban on synthetic turf in parks, and opposition to an 80/20 market/affordable mix on publicly owned HPD land at 100 Gold.

Marte said he introduced legislation in the City Council last fall to prevent the city from shifting municipal retirees’ health coverage into Medicare Advantage plans run by private insurers, citing what he described as higher denial rates and algorithmic denials at some large insurers. He said his office will host a retiree health‑care town hall at 6 p.m. on May 20 at the Manny Kanner Center to bring experts and retirees together and asked the community board to circulate the notice.

Marte also discussed the “Turf Ban” bill he described as the Touch Grama Act, which would prohibit new installations of synthetic turf in city parks. He said the bill would not require removal of existing turf fields but would bar replacement with synthetic materials and steer future work toward natural grass. Marte cited concerns about PFAS and other contaminants in artificial turf and noted heat‑island effects observed on plastic surfaces.

On housing policy, Marte said the mayor’s Manhattan housing plan identifies 100 Gold Street—where HPD is headquartered—as a possible development site. Marte said he is opposed to an 80/20 plan (80% market rate / 20% affordable) on that site and argued that public land controlled by HPD should be used for 100% affordable housing. He described recent meetings with the Department of City Planning leadership and said the issue remains under discussion.

Why it matters: The retiree‑health bill, turf ban and the debate over public‑site housing are local policy priorities with potential citywide consequences; Marte’s town hall and the board’s interest could shape advocacy and public testimony ahead of hearings.

What board members asked: During a brief Q&A, board members and residents raised budget and maintenance questions about replacing turf with grass; Marte said studies show natural grass can be less expensive over the long term because synthetic turf must be replaced roughly every 10 years. Members also questioned how federal resiliency funding cuts might affect local projects Marte referenced.

Ending: Marte urged attendees to look for distribution of a flyer for the May 20 town hall and to contact his office with questions about Manhattan planning and participatory budgeting results for the district.
","At Manhattan Community Board 2’s April meeting, Council Member Christopher Marte outlined three local priorities: legislation to protect municipal retirees’ health care from conversion to Medicare Advantage plans, a proposed ban on new synthetic turf in city parks, and opposition to an 80/20 housing plan at 100 Gold (HPD headquarters).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576734,"Manhattan Community Board 2 adopts 78 resolutions; liquor, outdoor dining and land-use items move forward",13283,57000,13340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3068831-9814ddc163514af5fe3357b7e750aee5&start=57&end=13340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3068831-9814ddc163514af5fe3357b7e750aee5/thumbnail_57000.jpg","/articles/6576734/Manhattan-City/New-York-County/New-York/Manhattan-Community-Board-2-adopts-78-resolutions-liquor-outdoor-dining-and-land-use-items-move-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576734-9b9f9a86918449f41b6c08171d862c77/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440300&Signature=A~tJnUbm8edY5IpQBCMBzKcK2TUqNbeqK37d003lv3enf3AKFJ4PW4TiPXxPb3IKcdJReZR-zOkrCtFshZnZKIfkAUKuXkPQ4vj6v0CdBosaBfNxrBxJ-M3bUPdFESIF5QbWrLns6I92I9dmnniQeD19zgPPOVBJto0Z2mf9sE71OiSOKYV6YOouRNnsPBaMq7fpeBb1Cznvn4TKXVqTGnv6UuBydAXaT0Va5~-pUdUuAwpnCfhun9plEn8ZyNRd2YriipFaHytguO08J25N~FLW-wsP6Jfwj5Ljnh5kxTh3aE~XZCAus06lWgfCu-Dy1B2Y4xtCjf0ee6LGGZCkrA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Manhattan Community Board 2 on its April full‑board meeting voted on a slate of 78 resolutions from standing committees, approving the bulk of committee recommendations while objecting or tabling several applications that drew neighborhood concern.

The board moved through an unusually large agenda in one session. Committee reports presented grouped votes: Landmarks (items 1–8) were approved; Human Services' immigrant‑support resolution passed; Schools and Education passed a literacy funding resolution; Traffic & Transportation approved a Lafayette Street bike‑lane recommendation; Street Activities & Resiliency advanced 19 event and activation items with some denials and conditions; and two State Liquor Authority panels (SLA‑1 and SLA‑2) transmitted numerous approvals, denials and layovers for sidewalk and roadway dining and license applications. The Land‑Use Committee transmitted three separate motions and public‑record comments on a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) in‑lieu proposal, a “last‑mile” commercial delivery facilities study, and the Gansevoort site plan; all three passed the full board. The board also recorded multiple recusals and several committee requests for additional information on specific items.

Why it matters: CB2’s votes are advisory but shape local review and become part of the public record sent to agencies and elected officials. Several approvals will be transmitted to the State Liquor Authority and city agencies; the land‑use comments will be sent to the Department of City Planning (DCP), HPD and other state or city offices for follow‑up.

Most notable outcomes

- Landmarks: Community Board 2 recommended approval for eight Landmarks items after committee review, sending a consolidated recommendation to the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Board members raised concerns about several illuminated interior screens and rooftop changes and requested further review in some cases.

- Human Services: A resolution urging the city to reinforce sanctuary‑city protections and to prioritize funding for immigrant legal services and “know‑your‑rights” outreach passed unanimously at full board.

- Schools and Education: The board passed a resolution urging the state to fund a $500,000 program to integrate science‑of‑reading practices into teacher preparation and state certification curricula.

- Traffic & Transportation: The committee’s recommendation to extend and widen a two‑way protected bike lane on Lafayette Street and to study pedestrian/cyclist safety measures passed.

- Street Activities & Resiliency: Of 19 event and activation requests considered, the committee approved most items but denied several (including some block‑party and pop‑up requests) when applicants failed to appear or did not meet criteria; committee also recommended coordination with local business alliances where activations may disrupt adjacent uses.

- SLA matters: The board considered dozens of State Liquor Authority and dining‑out applications across two SLA committees. Dozens of approvals, conditional approvals and denials were recorded, including several denials where applicants did not appear. Several approvals included stipulations on hours, outdoor seating, and other conditions; a number of applications were laid over for additional committee review.

- Land use: Land‑Use item 1 asked HPD, DOB and the Loft Board for an audit and accounting related to an MIH in‑lieu calculation at 43 Bleecker Street; the board pressed for documentation about how any in‑lieu funds would be priced and spent. Item 2 submitted detailed comments on the environmental‑impact scope for a citywide “last‑mile” truck/distribution text amendment; item 3 asked state leadership to re‑examine the Gansevoort site plan to explore public‑benefit uses and to coordinate a larger site plan that could add housing and better serve the Whitney Museum. The board approved all three land‑use items; the Gansevoort motion passed with a roll‑call vote recorded as 32 yes, 3 no.

What’s next: The board’s recommendations will be transmitted to the relevant agencies—NYC Landmarks, DCP, HPD, DOB, and the State Liquor Authority—and to local and state elected officials who are copied on the board’s letters. Several items were specifically referred back to committees for follow‑up documentation; the board asked staff to request missing documents from applicants when materials are not provided in advance.

Votes at a glance (high‑level)

- Landmarks (items 1–8): approved (recommendation to LPC).
- Human Services resolution (immigrant protections/funding): approved.
- Schools & Education (science of reading funding): approved.
- Traffic & Transportation (Lafayette two‑way bike lane recommendation): approved.
- Street Activities & Resiliency (items 1–19, plus FYI renewals): mix of approvals and denials, majority approved with conditions; several items denied for no‑show.
- SLA‑1 (multiple liquor/dining items): mixed approvals, denials and layovers per committee report.
- SLA‑2 (multiple liquor/dining items): mixed approvals, denials and layovers per committee report.
- Land Use (items 1–3: 43 Bleecker inquiries; last‑mile EIS scoping comments; Gansevoort site plan letter): all approved; Gansevoort vote recorded 32‑3 in roll call.

A note on process: The board ran a lengthy docket of items and repeatedly urged committees to provide agendas and required materials in advance so full‑board members have time to review proposals before votes.

Ending: The board asked staff to circulate final letters to agencies and to post the committee reports and full‑board minutes online; several items were scheduled for committee follow‑up later in the spring.","At its April full-board meeting Manhattan Community Board 2 voted on 78 resolutions from standing committees, approving multiple liquor‑authority recommendations, outdoor‑dining alterations and three land‑use comments while calling for further review of a developer payment‑in‑lieu question.","actionData","errors"]

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