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Assembly Herman Farrell flip flops on the use of Eminent Domain

Tom DeMott from Coalition to Preserve Community, speaks of foul play and of the racism, Columbia University implements on use of eminent domain being applied by Columbia

Nellie Hester Bailey comments on the Columbia Expansion Project and eminent Doamin

Tom DeMott from Coalition to Preserve Community, speaks of foul play and of the racism, Columbia University implements on use of eminent domain being applied by Columbia University Expansion Project

Nellie Bailey Ececutive Director of the Harlem Tenants Councils comments on the eviction of small business owners by NYCHA.

Part 2

Harlem, NY -- The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is evicting up to 10 commercial tenants, collectively named the Fredrick Samuel Merchant Association, located in Harlem. NYCHA leases commercial store space for retail and professional uses, with market competitive rents, negotiable terms and attractive incentives for substantial renovations. This comes on the heel of a claimed deficit of $198bn, rampant corruption and drastic cuts for senior and youth community programs. These evictions are in stark contrast to serving entrepreneurial initiative it boasts on the agency's website. The establishments are forced to close without sound reasoning from NYCHA. The tactic is the all too familiar, exponentially raise the rents to ensure you won't be operational.
Three establishments shared their stories: Fred's Hardware and Beauty Store, Danny and Mel's Barbershop, and Elite Boutique.