Velazquez and Menchaca Statement on Lidgerwood Building

New York, NY – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Councilman Carlos Menchaca (D-Red Hook) issued the following statement today regarding the Lidgerwood Building in Red Hook:

"We are pleased that after significant discussion with us, UPS's chief engineer ordered a new engineering analysis, informed by community desires to preserve a portion of the south façade of the Lidgerwood building. While the analysis is taking place, UPS has said no additional demolition of the Coffey Street façade side will take place, though demolition will continue on other parts of the site.

"UPS is also creating a dedicated email - RedHookCommunity@ups.com - to solicit community input for ideas that might help with the new engineering analysis and design. The company has assured us that when they have additional information to share, they will participate in a community meeting we host. This seems fair as the meeting and new email account, set up specifically to collect input, will help frame the new engineering analysis.

"We thank all the community stakeholders who made their voices heard to date and UPS for working with us. These are positive developments and reasons for cautious optimism. We will continue monitoring the situation closely."

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