 Ross was taken aback by the criticism, telling New York's "Village Voice" that he "definitely didn't expect to get resistance from left-wing political activists".Cartoonist Ellen Forney, whose work would also be used at the station, defended Ross's work and called his proposal "thought-provoking" and "something that's not 'safe' and totally public art-y".A second public open house was held in June, to more favorable reactions.