by: Jessica Sheridan Assoc. AIA LEED AP
With no operating money for the island in Governor Paterson’s proposed budget and no new capital money in sight, the Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) is preparing to shut down the island, unless the state legislature can push through funding, which the city will match. Governors Island Alliance (GIA) members are meeting with legislative leaders on February 27, launching a postcard drive to the Governor, Mayor, and legislators, planning a press conference, and testifying at hearings. “Being the eternal optimist, I am hopeful that we will indeed have a summer season on the Island and the historic district will be protected,” says GIA executive director Rob Pirani. “But it’s going to take all of us to see this happen.” Click here to send a “Keep the Island Afloat” postcard to the Governor.