tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post7702036832896131576..comments2019-06-29T21:02:23.987-04:00Comments on Let There Be Light(house): Let's Tip The Scales TomorrowNick - Lighthousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17319878304631872148noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-85226299282285859812009-09-23T18:56:06.234-04:002009-09-23T18:56:06.234-04:00ah I had a gut feeling eden was behind this. someo...ah I had a gut feeling eden was behind this. someone who also commented on the article said they spoke with sandra and she apparently finished the article eden wrote, and eden had sandra have her name as the writer of the piece. All I can say is eden is a coward and a low life who doesn't know a damn thing about fair and balance and honest journalism.Anthony Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-90082758718737234022009-09-23T13:00:44.366-04:002009-09-23T13:00:44.366-04:00Anthony C- we need to blame our old pal Eden Laike...Anthony C- we need to blame our old pal Eden Laiken for that piece of junk Sandra Peddie article.<br /><br />BTW It was great meeting some of you guys at the mtg yesterday- I wish I could have talked to some of you guys longer! I like the LTBLH readership crew. And like you Im looking forward to Nicks writeup of the mtg!TheMetalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06627766622392257867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-64260077702331560112009-09-23T04:43:54.404-04:002009-09-23T04:43:54.404-04:00If anyone has read the utter stupidity that newsda...If anyone has read the utter stupidity that newsday has written on the LH you should. The articles Sandra Peddie has written saying the devlopers were not well prepared, and saying how TOH basically tore them apart with questions is poor biased journalism. I left a comment on one Her "article's" telling her her reporting is as fair and blanced as fox news. Which is not saying much. From what I read from the live blog coverage from the lighthouse blog, twitter, pointblank and other outlets. It seemed to me that any true organized opposition towards the lighthouse did not really show itself aside from some residents from garden city (which we all knew that was coming) and one elderly woman who went into a racist fueled rant after speaking against mr. wang and the LH group. I can say I at least did my part by sending TOH a long email stating why this project is so important for long island and it not just being about a hockey team. It's tough trying to get to a hearing when you live 3,000 miles on the other side of the country but I made my voice heard through email. I'm happy to know that there was a big strong gathering of supporters at hofstra to prove that Long Island has to build the LH.Anthony Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-91993342276972512932009-09-23T01:52:03.649-04:002009-09-23T01:52:03.649-04:00Mike from Garden City said...
"...everything...Mike from Garden City said... <br />"...everything basically comes down to tomorrow's meeting, which will likely end up being people from each extreme stating their point of view without really listening to the other. I think leadership at every level -- County, town, village, and corporate -- has been lacking throughout this entire process."<br /><br />The meeting certainly proved you right. I was disappointed by the actions of as many people against this project as advocates- and absolutely ashamed at the behavior of my represenatative Mr Santino. You are absolutely 100% correct that leadership at every level is lacking... and who ultimately pays the price for that? We do- all of us.Chris TMChttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=658479808&noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-31793890246198671982009-09-23T00:27:01.687-04:002009-09-23T00:27:01.687-04:00You know what, Nick? I'm starting to think you...You know what, Nick? I'm starting to think you're right when it comes to the readership of Point Blank, which is probably coincides with much of the general population of Islanders fans. It seems like people don't care if the Lighthouse doesn't get done as long as the Isles stay somewhat local. And that SUCKS. I want the Islanders to stay as much as anybody, but when I think about the Lighthouse, the Islanders barely factor into the equation. I'm far more concerned about Long Island developing into something for us younger people, as opposed to something the older and wealthier keep for themselves.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do, man. Hope today made a difference.Bryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05827819886966116346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-90260791578256915442009-09-21T16:51:06.248-04:002009-09-21T16:51:06.248-04:00Agreed. It's a shame that everything basicall...Agreed. It's a shame that everything basically comes down to tomorrow's meeting, which will likely end up being people from each extreme stating their point of view without really listening to the other. I think leadership at every level -- County, town, village, and corporate -- has been lacking throughout this entire process.<br /><br />And thanks for the forum. I've been reading your blog for several months.Mike from Garden Citynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-16820302515571597542009-09-21T15:53:56.127-04:002009-09-21T15:53:56.127-04:00Mike, I'm glad to see you here. I'm aware ...Mike, I'm glad to see you here. I'm aware of the tax issue, and that's why I made sure to say in the shadow of rather than the home of. My belief has always been that something like this is the best thing for your village. A rising tide lifts all boats, and I believe that a successful development will attract people, jobs, and investment to the area, and that would be a boon to surrounding communities. Garden City's ability tosurvive with the mall being so close is proof that it can offer something to entice people to continue to patronize the area. If that happens here, everyone wins. <br /><br />For the vacancy rates, I believe it is worth discussing and never said otherwise. However, most of the retail is, according to plan, meant to support residents and patrons, so it would complement and not necessarily compete with existing space. In addition, the space isn't meant to exist until at least 2015, when the economy has recovered. Remember, the Empire State Building was built during the Depression. <br /><br />I concede the point on Mr. Donnelly. My point is that he is the liaison for the Garden City business community, so a reasonable person could expect bias toward protecting those interests. <br /><br />Every experience I had with people who lead your village has shown them to be smart people. I just think that these examples I cited are wrong on this issue. I'm willing to have a conversation with anyone, but a person who writes letters asking what is wrong with the Lighthouse, and a person who writes letters about this site despite not engaging me or accepting my invitations to comment here do not seem like people who want to talk. <br /><br />I, like you, want the best for this area. I'm not engaging in ad hominem attacks, and Long Island loses if there are 2 sides screaming at each other tomorrow. <br /><br />Thank you for the comment - you're welcome here anytime.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11753698648862261183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6420070021149211641.post-86496776569060458012009-09-21T15:26:56.654-04:002009-09-21T15:26:56.654-04:00Regarding your comment about Garden City being in ...Regarding your comment about Garden City being in the shadow of the 8th largest mall in the U.S.: I hope you realize that Garden City doesn't receive one dime in tax revenue from Roosevelt Field Mall, as Roosevelt Field is not actually located in the Village of Garden City or the Garden City School District. However, Garden City's retail businesses have held up better than most over the years, despite the overdevelopment at Roosevelt Field AND the area around the Source Mall. I think what some are saying is that the town and county need to consider what impact an additional 500,000 sq. ft. of retail space and 1 million sq. feet of office space will have on an already overdeveloped region that is experiencing nearly 15% vacancy rates.<br /><br />Also, regarding your statement that Mr. Donnelly draws his paycheck by defending Garden City businesses at all costs: it should be known that the Mayor and Village Trustees of Garden City serve as unpaid, elected volunteers. In fact, Mr. Donnelly and I once served together as directors of the Eastern Property Owners Association prior to him becomming a Village Trustee, and I can say he is one most hard working, knowledgeable people I know. If the Town Board asks half the questions he's been asking, then we're in good hands.Mike from Garden Citynoreply@blogger.com