As far as I know, New Vrindavan is more or less under ISKCON and has nothing to do with Kirtanananda. (I recall a letter from the New Vrindavan authorities refusing Narayana Maharaja permission to use their facilities sometime back, which would indicate this is the case).

I don't believe that date of Feb 2002 can be accurate. We would have heard something about it if it was. Anyone else know anything?