Thanks Rev...went to the oppositions website http://85jaystreet.org/cando/ and got this info...
Revenue Lost
As a religious organization, the Jehovah's Witnesses who occupy 85 Jay will not pay valuable taxes. As the proposed structure will house one third of the poplulation of the neighborhood, it is important to consider how taxing the building will be on the area and its resources relative to its contribution.

Write!
Make sure you are heard...write to your elected officials and representatives to let them know what you think. You can send letters to the addresses on the left or send e-mail to the officials listed below.
Hon. Martin Connor
connor@senate.state.ny.us
Assemblywoman Joan Millman
millmaj@assembly.state.ny.us
Hon. David Yassky
yassky@council.nyc.ny.us
Amanda Burden, Director
http://home.nyc.gov/html/mail/html/maildcp.html
Hon. Martin Connor
connor@senate.state.ny.us
Assemblywoman Joan Millman
millmaj@assembly.state.ny.us
Hon. David Yassky
yassky@council.nyc.ny.us
Amanda Burden, Director
http://home.nyc.gov/html/mail/html/maildcp.html
-BONEZZ