Gowanus soundstage fights for its life at City Hall
Eastern Effects continues battle against NYC DEP
Eastern Effects, Inc. Founder and CEO Scott Levy brought his battle with New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to the heart of the enemy camp on Wednesday. At City Hall, he joined his supporters who were armed with thousands of letters in support of his beleaguered Gowanus soundstage, which now faces eminent domain proceedings as part of an agreement between the EPA and DEP.
“In all cases, eminent domain should be avoided,” U.S. Rep. of the 7th District Nydia Velazquez wrote, adding, “EPA did not require that NYC exercise eminent domain.” In a statement of support already delivered to the EPA, actress Edie Falco had written, “If they cannot find space, productions will turn to other cities, costing New York City jobs and valuable tax revenue.”