Both Streetsblog and Gothamist have picked up my story of the apparent entente between the police and the First Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn Heights.
I have some updates:
I spoke with Claire Hudson, deputy chief of staff to Assemblywoman Millman. Ms. Hudson says that Millman’s comments at the community board meeting where she seemingly endorsed this non-compromise, compromise, were misconstrued.
Hudson pointed out that Millman had proposed legislation to fine motorists who park in the lanes (though right now, it’s already illegal). Hudson also said that as it happened, Captain DiPaolo of the 84th Precinct had visited the assemblywoman’s office, and was shown the picture I took of the signs the church had posted.
Apparently, the captain was not happy and called the church to ask that the signs be taken down. When I walked by later that day, they were gone. However, as I told Ms. Church, there’s no reason to believe the captain has any problem with what the signs said, the problem was the publicizing by the church detailing their immunity from law-enforcement while they prayed.
I made a point to stop by the church at 10:00 AM this past Sunday – before their sanctioned law-breaking. There were six cars parked in the lane, and none had been ticketed.
Well, she just won re-election against a person who was even less distinguished.
Posted by: PBK | October 22, 2010 at 10:39 AM
Millman proposed legislation that already exists? Classic Millman. I don't know if anyone in running against her, but I'm ready to pull that lever.
Posted by: bake | October 22, 2010 at 10:26 AM
They better pray they don't get ticketed! Good for you! I am so tired of people parking in the bike lanes. You've inspired me to be a little more pro-active.
Posted by: Tracy | October 21, 2010 at 01:55 PM
Good citizen journalism.
Posted by: Quinn Raymond | October 21, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Thanks for sticking with this story and exposing such injustice. Someone should sue and take this all the way to the Supreme Court!
Posted by: Peggy Puskus | October 20, 2010 at 09:15 PM
My rule is 2 posts 2 replies, so this will be the end of this thread, but thanks..I got an 'A' in rhetoric.
Posted by: PBK | October 20, 2010 at 11:31 AM
Brilliant rhetoric! My dad's dead but I'll be sure to remember that you're wearing his panties.
Posted by: JenChungsBaby | October 20, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Those panties are your dad's.
Posted by: PBK | October 20, 2010 at 09:59 AM
You are such a drama queen loser with your parking histrionics. Give it up and pull the panties out of your ass.
Posted by: JenChungsBaby | October 20, 2010 at 09:53 AM