Forest Hills Stadium has announced its commitment to proceed with its 2025 concert season despite facing permit issues and protests from local residents. The NYPD stated it would not issue sound permits until it could secure permission to close streets, which neighbors oppose due to noise concerns. The stadium’s management criticized the dissenting residents and emphasized that preparations will continue as planned. An attorney dismissed preliminary reports about permit issues and confirmed plans for the upcoming season would remain unaffected, demonstrating a firm stance against local resistance to the concerts.
"As happens every season, the vocal NIMBY [not in my backyard] minority of Forest Hills Gardens are attempting to roadblock yet another enjoyable season of music."
"Forest Hills Stadium is moving forward with our 2025 concert schedule as planned and our permitting timeline is on its standard schedule."
"The stadium continues to move forward in preparation for the 2025 season despite the outcry of a vocal minority."
"The NYPD would cease any permits until it was given permission to close the streets - a necessary measure to ensure public safety and welfare when events are hosted at the Stadium."
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