Cobble Hill Association torn over leader as LICH development looms
Tensions at the Cobble Hill Association (CHA) have reached the boiling point just as the community group struggles with negotiations over the development of the former Long Island College Hospital (LICH) site.
The target of the dissent is First VP Roy Sloane, who has been acting as president since Dave “Paco” Abraham moved out of town. (Sloane is barred from the presidency by virtue of having served two terms already.)
The neighborhood association, which fought the sale of LICH tooth and nail under Sloane’s leadership, is now torn over his strategy of engaging in dialogue with the likely developer, Fortis Property Group, to shape the development, rather than taking stronger legal steps.
On Wednesday 24 CHA members opposing Sloane sent out notice that a special meeting has been called to remove him from the position and elect officers to fill board vacancies, including president, treasurer and recording secretary. The meeting will be held at the Cobble Hill Health Center, 380 Henry St., on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m.