"In the long term, it will come back," said Representative Jerrold Nadler, who represents the area in Congress.
Speaking on CNN, U.S. Representative Peter King, who represents the area, called the situation "a disgrace".
State Senator Carl Kruger, who represents the area, said the library should have known better.
"We have nothing against fishermen," said Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, who represents the area.
"It's the kid next door," said Katy Sorenson, the county commissioner who represents the area.
Councilwoman Gale A. Brewer, who represents the area, said Ms. Blum's presence made her uncomfortable.
No," said Xavier Rodriguez, the district manager of Bronx Community Board 5, which represents the area.
Daniel R. Garodnick, who represents the area in the City Council, agreed.
City Councilwoman Julia Harrison, who represents the area, declined to discuss her position.
Arguments over the lanes have also roiled Community Board 1, which represents the area.
"The use of nanomaterials in therapeutics represents the area of least concern," Bowman says.
