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There have been further issues with planning licenses for LEGOLAND but it looks like they have a lot of weight behind them now.

No site clearing has been done yet. The five-month window for site clearing opened Nov. 1, under state and federal regulations designed to protect two species of bats.

In another new development, Sen. Chuck Schumer has stepped into the complex approvals process, calling on the Army Corps of Engineers to expedite approvals for the Legoland New York park. The Corps of Engineers is involved because there are wetlands on the site. The Otterkill flows through the east side of the site and there is a pond

Schumer, D-N.Y, wrote Col. Thomas Asbery, commander of the New York District Corps of Engineers, urging the corps to “promptly review” Legoland’s application and issue the necessary wetland permits “if appropriate.” In his letter, Schumer emphasized the anticipated jobs and economic benefits Merlin Entertainments, Legoland’s parent, has promised.

Source: http://www.recordonline.com/news/20171221/schumer-steps-into-legoland-approvals-process

Another local group have been defeated as they try and stop the themepark being built.

A judge has rejected a petition calling for a public referendum on the town of Goshen selling land to Merlin Entertainments Group for the creation of a Legoland theme park.

Legoland New York spokesman Phil Royle declined to comment on Brand’s ruling but issued a statement that read: “The sale of the lots will provide income to the town of Goshen, will be added to the tax rolls, and Legoland New York will donate two wells that the town of Goshen could use to address water concerns in the Arcadia Hills community.”

Source: http://www.dailyfreeman.com/article/DF/20171110/NEWS/171119985

LEGOLAND New York is confirmed as official and had a break-dropping ceremony last week to promote the new park set to open in 2020. The video below shows off some clips of officials talking about the park mixed with some preview graphics of the park as well.

Source: http://www.screamscape.com/html/legoland_new_york.htm

Good News for LEGOLAND New York

A planning board in Goshen, about 60 miles north of New York City, approved a site plan Thursday to build a $500 million theme park based on the construction toy, which would open in 2019.

Town officials are seeking to block the referendum, which would be held in December if their efforts fail. They’ve said a referendum wouldn’t stop the project, just modify it slightly, the Times Herald-Record reported.

Source: http://nypost.com/2017/10/20/legoland-gets-backing-for-new-york-bid/

Current status from Merlin Entertainment: "LEGOLAND New York expected to open by the end of 2020 subject to final formalities."

Source: https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/uk/merlin_entertainment/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=692&newsid=940148

The Goshen Village Board voted unanimously to sign an agreement with Merlin Entertainments Group to supply water and sewer service for its proposed LEGOLAND New York theme park. The theme park is close to obtaining necessary permits to begin construction on a 521.95-acre site, consisting of 15 total parcels that are located off Harriman Drive.

Source: http://www.chroniclenewspaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20171005/NEWS01/171009975/Village-to-supply-water-sewer-to-Legoland&template=printart

The Goshen Town Board has approved crucial zoning changes to allow the Legoland New York project to proceed. The zoning changes modify the town’s comprehensive plan to allow commercial development on the site of the planned theme park. The next step is Legoland has to go back to the Planning Board, which would then work toward site plan approval and permits.

Sources: https://twitter.com/RichardBayne845/status/908535229605871616 and http://www.recordonline.com/news/20170910/goshen-board-to-consider-proposed-legoland-zoning-changes

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Update:

The proposed $500 million Legoland New York theme park took another step forward Thursday when the town planning board voted its OK of a local law that would permit what the town is calling a “commercial recreation facility” on the site where Legoland’s developer wants to build. The vote was 5-0 with one planning board member, Diana Lupinski, recusing herself.

Bergus said the Findings Statement could be ready as soon as Aug. 17. That Findings Statement would list any measures Legoland must take to mitigate any potential negative effects identified in the environmental review process. Once the town board finishes its work, the focus would shift back to the planning board, which would then move toward site plan approval and permits. Pending approvals, Merlin would like to start construction this year and open the park in 2019.

Source: http://www.recordonline.com/news/20170803/goshen-planning-board-oks-zoning-for-legoland-theme-park

More meetings and votes this week bring it closer to reality but not without local residents opposing the plans still

GOSHEN – The proposed $500 million Legoland New York theme park cleared a key hurdle Thursday when the town Planning Board voted 5-1 to accept the project’s Final Environmental Impact Statement.

About 200 people packed Orange County’s Emergency Services Center’s auditorium for Thursday’s session, which was not a public hearing. Still, opponents booed and laughed when board members cited portions of the FEIS that said traffic would not be impacted, given Legoland’s proposed highway improvements, and water supplies would be adequate.

Source: http://www.recordonline.com/news/20170720/legoland-proposal-reaches-next-level-as-goshen-planners-accept-feis