The Brian Lehrer Show BP Reynoso on Support for Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan
Sep 19, 2025
Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn Borough President, shares insights on his shift to support the redevelopment of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal. He discusses the new vision plan, the role of the Economic Development Corporation, and how updated proposals could expand port acreage. Community concerns around housing density, climate risks, and public land use are addressed. Reynoso also touches on how market-rate housing could finance necessary port upgrades, and the timeline for upcoming votes and studies related to the project.
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RFEI Changed The Political Math
- Antonio Reynoso changed his position because an RFEI can identify port operators needing more than the proposed 60 acres.
- He views the vision plan as a draft that the RFEI and board can reshape before a binding GPP.
Require Studies Before Binding Commitments
- Use the RFEI and EIS to refine the vision before creating a binding GPP.
- Push the BMT board to require evidence and financial models before finalizing commitments.
Manufacturing Has Viable NYC Roots
- Reynoso argues manufacturing and port operations still thrive in NYC and can provide middle-class jobs.
- He believes the RFEI can reveal operators who would expand port use beyond the initial 60 acres.