FiDi Residents

A voice for #LowerManhattan & #FiDi communities. Lets keep them safe, prosperous, and worth living in.

[Dr. Shawn Lynn @SLynnDDS]

@NYGovCuomo This is a great idea. But NOT at the expense of our green space and parks. I’m an essential worker and I completely disagree with the location!! We need all the green space this city has to offer. #pausethesaws

[New York Post Metro @nypmetro]

Cuomo slammed for taking Rockefeller Park space for concrete COVID memorial https://t.co/OuwnrFXzj0

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

#PauseTheSaws #SaveRockefellerPark #BatteryParkCity

[Sharon Kelly McBride @sharonkmcbride]

@NYGovCuomo While this rendering looks nice, it doesn't show what's being bulldozed. You are in fact PAVING A PARK. The community does not want this.

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

@BrianKavanaghNY @cynthiaNYC212 @NYGovCuomo Thank you, Senator! We appreciate your help.

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

'I'm Here For the Trees': Fight to Save Some Green in #LowerManhattan's #RockefellerPark. #PauseTheSaws
@NYGovCuomo https://t.co/c4wiXW0A6u

[Cynthia Long @cynthiaNYC212]

Well said @FiDiResidents! #PauseTheSaws to allow community input regarding placement/planning. Honor essential workers without paving over greenspace and bulldozing massive old trees. And kids can’t play on a concrete monument w/ an eternal flame. @NYGovCuomo @BrianKavanaghNY

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

@cynthiaNYC212 @NYGovCuomo @CM_MargaretChin @bpca_ny @RepJerryNadler @NBCNewYork @tribecacitizen @TribecaTrib This letter brought me to tears... We love this park!! @NYGovCuomo, please read it! #PauseTheSaws #SaveRockefellerPark #NYC #LowerManhattan

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

When one takes bad land and turns it into a beautiful memorial, then that is dedication. When vane politicians take perfectly tranquil lawn space and turn that into a memorial, that is purely wasteful insanity. #PauseTheSaws #SaveRockefellerPark

[Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo @NYGovCuomo]

The "Circle of Heroes" monument in NYC will open this Labor Day, honoring the essential workers who carried us through this pandemic.

It will be a permanent tribute to their heroism & service.

These workers have *always* been essential & we are eternally grateful.

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

@NYGovCuomo When one takes bad land and turns it into a beautiful memorial, then that is dedication. When vane politicians take perfectly tranquil lawn space, cut down heathy trees and turn that into a memorial, that is purely wasteful insanity. #PauseTheSaws #SaveRockefellerPark #NYC

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

@markbauerwater @NYCParks This lawn at #RockefellerPark is where our kids learned to crawl, walk and this is where they take their soccer classes. This lawn our our refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city. #PauseTheSaws #SaveRockefellerPark #BatteryPark

[Rafael E. Torres @doctorresmd]

#PauseTheSaws Construction PAUSED. *ESSENTIAL WORKERS* join me in voicing your concern about the loss of trees and open green space in our honor. @NYGovCuomo @NY1 @Wsj @nytimes @ireneplagianos

[Rafael E. Torres @doctorresmd]

@NYGovCuomo As an ER physician I agree with honoring all essential workers, but reconsider this plan. Open green space has been essential during the pandemic for NY’ers. I don’t want green space sacrificed in our honor. #PauseTheSaws

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

Thank you to everyone who prevented the demolition teams from starting to remove trees. These are healthy, beautiful, alive trees that are being removed for a concrete monument the community was never consulted about. It’s heartbreaking. #PauseTheSaws #SaveRockefellerPark

[Rep. Nadler @RepJerryNadler]

New York’s essential workers deserve our honor and respect—and we can commemorate them with a memorial. But bulldozing vital open space in lower Manhattan isn’t the way to do it. @NYGovCuomo needs to #PauseTheSaws and consult with the community on location and design.

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

@NicolaMar @LeoDiCaprio @amyschumer @CTurlington @LievSchreiber This is one of a few green spaces in #LowerManhattan, beloved by so many families. This is where our kids learned to crawl, walk. Why replace it with a concrete monument?! @NYGovCuomo

[Nicola Mar @NicolaMar]

Dear @NYGovCuomo: This is how much the people in NYC love their trees, grass, and open spaces in #RockefellerPark. Families spent the ENTIRE night sleeping in tents. #PauseTheSaws #SaveRockefellerPark #BatteryPark

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

Monument for essential workers is a great idea, but the location is very misguided. @NYGovCuomo, why bulldoze a beautiful lawn and cut down healthy trees to replace them with a concrete monument? Please, consider a different location. #PauseTheSaws #SaveRockefellerPark

[Margaret S. Chin @CM_MargaretChin]

Today we sent a letter to @NYGovCuomo urging him to halt construction on this monument until a proper community engagement process has been followed. Residents have real concerns about the placement and the expedited construction following the Governor’s Wednesday announcement.

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

@shsatsunset And likewise, a student who fails to make the cut in an athletic tryout does NOT measure a 12yro's entire athletic merit. I demand equality on basketball teams!

[FiDi Residents @FiDiResidents]

Asian-Americans students are very dedicated to education! Specialized high schools are the only high schools in the state based on meritocracy. Why take away from deserving students who worked hard? Why not create more similar schools? https://t.co/a4iiol1Xb5