tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788582001512972382.post8051510938797805258..comments2023-04-25T22:58:32.774-07:00Comments on Malba Gardens: An open letter to Greater Whitestone Taxpayers Association, Waterside Estates, and Whitestone Boosters BeachMalba Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18119248686939769976noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788582001512972382.post-84543416893019783742011-05-08T11:39:39.218-07:002011-05-08T11:39:39.218-07:00Heard they pulled the rug from under you guys once...Heard they pulled the rug from under you guys once againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788582001512972382.post-49109915646160041722011-05-04T19:10:39.186-07:002011-05-04T19:10:39.186-07:00This is a great letter, good luck to you guys and ...This is a great letter, good luck to you guys and your quest. Be wary however, they don't like to share the sandbox.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788582001512972382.post-90827244891224152802011-05-01T12:08:32.698-07:002011-05-01T12:08:32.698-07:00I say that like everywhere else, that development ...I say that like everywhere else, that development should have provided greenspace and a park, like every development that goes up in Brooklyn and Manhattan.. <br /><br />They should take the remaining 6 acres and turn it into a park for the entire community, not just Waterside Estates, or "Whitestone Jewels" !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7788582001512972382.post-58900036988894262222011-05-01T12:05:41.583-07:002011-05-01T12:05:41.583-07:00Why are you guys wasting your time with GWTCA???
...Why are you guys wasting your time with GWTCA??? <br /> They never see a development project they don't like!<br /><br />Ever notice all they ever focus on is the area near Boosters? They will try to block you guys every step of the way while smiling in your face, believe me, I've been there with them. They supported the Whitehouse expansion an then backpeddaled, ask yourself why. They also were instrumental in letting Kin Ray move out of the neighborhood, so now there will most likely be a Manufaturing plant on site, or more homes on Brownfeilds.<br /><br /> I remember back in the 80's with the drug dealers in the park, they did nothing. Some of the residents had to mobilize and form a watch group and then all of a suddent they joined the group, and started their own patrol. Ever go to one of their meetings? The old timers sit there listening to the politicians, Police, and Fire capitans giving them slanted statistics and they all nod and chant "great job". While I respect the elderly, they don't question authority and are lied too. <br /><br />Why can't they ever get Francis Lewis Park cleaned? Why did it take someone with no ties to them to get a new playground? Why are they taking credit for it? Why did it take that same person to get a walkway to the $500,000 Bocce courts incorporated into the playground construction? Half a Mill on 2 Bocce courts and no path to get to them?<br /><br />As for Waterside Estates, that development was built with no planning or regard to impact in the community. It was also given a waiver from having Sidewalks, yet walk on their lawn where the sidewalk should be, and look out. One idiot told me and my 3 year old daughter we were trespassing! They have signs all over the place that read Private Property, yet they are City Streets that our tax dollars pay for. I say that like everywhere else, that development should have provided greenspace and a park, like every development that goes up in Brooklyn and Manhattan.. <br /><br />As for Boosters beach well what is it exactly that they do for the community?<br /><br />These people have ruined my neighborhood, and you are a fool for trying to work with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com