"They call the demolition plan revitalization. We call it erasure, said Mar Fitzgerald, Democratic district leader for the 66th Assembly District, including Greenwich Village, East Village and part of Chelsea. There are over $100 million on the table. This building is a powerhouse. Its bones are strong. Its walls are filled with our history. And its purpose is still alive. Let's save this building for us and for generations to come."
"The Adams administration says it has a plan to build new facilities that would better serve the community. This fight isn't about abstract ideas. We're not just here for a rally, said Sommer Oma, who founded the Coalition to Save the Public Recreation Center Downtown. We're ready to start and get engaged, so we're ready on day one of the next mayor's administration to finally start repairing this building."
"The Tony Dapolito Recreation Center in Greenwich Village closed for repairs after the city found structural issues during construction in 2021 under Mayor Bill de Blasio. The outdoor pool adjacent to the facility had already closed in 2019 for similar reasons, also under Mayor de Blasio. Initial plans called for renovation and reopening and money was allocated, but renovations instead stalled."
Nearly 100 residents and community activists gathered to urge renovation and preservation of the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center rather than demolition and replacement. Protesters displayed signs reading Save the Dapolito Rec Center and Make These Repairs and chanted No more demo. Local leaders emphasized that over $100 million has been allocated and described the building as structurally sound with historical importance. The Adams administration proposes new facilities to better serve the community, while organizers say they are ready to begin repairs immediately and demand the city follow through on already funded plans after earlier construction-related closures and stalled renovations.
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