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DAILY NEWS Phones News Bureau (718) 875-4455 Fax (718) 875-7795 Home Delivery 1-800 692-NEWS Neighborhood T1 happenings For information on civic groups, entertainment and other happenings, see the Bulletin Board. -Pag 3 lBlE 03 if STATEN ISLAND Tuesday, February 23, 1993 rvn an suium ji fSj (Si (Hi Wis UMfl ij SUMP rants for By JOYCE YOUNG 3 groups Three Brooklyn groups are among 26 neighborhood organizations that will be honored today for their efforts in drug prevention by the Citizens Committee for New York City. They are: The Erasmus Neighborhood Federation, which received a $200 incentive grant for its civilian patrol to discourage drug dealing. The award will help buy patrol gear for participants. BThe Cultural and Community Exchange Program, Fort Greene Family Support and Resources, health issues," said Robert Walsh, spokesman for Lutheran Medical Center.

Lonnie Soury, spokesman for the city Department of Planning, said the city must now start the Uniform Land Use Review Process all over again. Sanford Evans, spokesman for the city Department of Environmental Protection, said Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden's office would be consulted on any site chosen. He had opposed the Sunset Park site. Golden's executive assistant, Marilyn Gelber, said yesterday that Golden's office was willing to work with the city but that some pressing questions needed to be answered first. "From the beginning, this project was poorly conceived," she said.

"We want to know what is the real need to deal with sludge generated in Brooklyn. Our second question is whether composting is the best alternative. "Third, this project put economic development needs in confrontation with environmental needs. We want a plan that is both economically and environmentally sound. Once those things have been determined, then we will discuss site selection," Gelber said.

around this issue. The decision gives us a sense of pride," said Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn). "It shows what happens when everyone comes together and makes a case. The plan was ill-advised and would have cost the neighborhood jobs," said State Sen.

Martin Connor (D-Brooklyn). The proposed processing plant was one of five the city says it needs to convert sludge, the leftovers from sewage treatment, into fertilizer. Eventually, the city hopes to turn the sludge into compost or pellets and sell it commercially. By 1998, the city will have spent close to $1 billion to have sludge shipped to other parts of the country. Too close for comfort Opponents of placing the plant on the waterfront site argued that it was too close to Lutheran Medical Center, a neighborhood playground and a planned nursing home.

They also argued that the sludge plant would displace close to 400 people now working in three industrial buildings on the site. "The commission recognized the legitimate issues we were raising, both the economic hardships and the Daily News Staff Writer Sunset Park leaders were jubilant yesterday over the city's retreat on plans to build a $301 million sludge processing plant at Bush Terminal on the Brooklyn waterfront. "I'm basking in it," said Nicholas Sciarra, district manager of Community Board 7. "David gave Goliath a black eye." The city Planning Commission had been scheduled to vote on the plant yesterday, but on Friday, Environmental Protection Commissioner Albert Appleton said the city would look elsewhere for a site. However, he did not rule out Sunset Park once and for all.

That left businessman Frank Spinner president of the Southwest Brooklyn Industrial Development somewhat nervous. "We're going to be ever-vigilant. Those guys are sneaky," he said. Other leaders said the decision represented a clear neighborhood victory. "We're absolutely thrilled." said Tony Giordano, executive director of Sunset Park Restoration and a member of Community Board 7.

"The community was really united 1 jf received $400 for its drug counseling program. The grant will be used for educational materials and office supplies. The National Church of the Lord Jesus Christ in Bushwick received a S450 grant for its effort to clean streets of crack vials and needles and to transport drug users to rehabilitation centers. The grant will go toward purchasing tools to clean the community, producing a resource guide and coveting transportation costs. Storm-claim extension The Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted a 60-day extension for victims of the Dec.

11 nor easter to file federal flood insurance claims. Property owners are normally required to file proof of their losses with the Federal Insurance Administration within 60 days. The FEMA extension means that policyholders now have up to 120 days to submit their claims, said State Insurance Superintendent Salvatore Curialc. Curiale requested the one-time extension because the storm caused severe damage and many residents were unable to return to their homes until weeks later. In addition, many homeowners were unaware of the 60-day time limit or had difficulty getting the necessary papers together to submit claims because the papers were destroyed by flooding.

A typical homeowner's insurance policy does not cover flood damage. Consumers in flood-prone areas often purchase supplemental coverage through the Federal Flood Insurance Program. Consumers needing assistance or having difficulty with their insurance companies can contact the Insurance Department at (212) 602-0203 or (800) 342-3736. fP 1 I "flDFf in DOOuniTQQ011 it, more will come. Snow, that is.

Kids and IftfllILk It lllUUtl COO ex-kids form this snowfella in Prospect Park from Sunday's dump of up to 5 inches. More flakes, and possibly a bit of accumulation, may be on the way today, as February brrrrrings us closer to spring with lots of wind and cold temps, wmie ahoeum) daily news From Daily News bureau and wire service reports.