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August 4, 2005

TODAY: Norman Siegel, Letitia James and Community Groups Call for Reform of New York City and State Eminent Domain Laws

normansiegel.jpg Thursday, August 4. 11 AM City Hall Press Conference.

WHAT: Brooklyn Councilmember Letitia James and Civil Rights Attorney Norman Siegel to be joined by community groups from across the City in calling for legislation prohibiting the use of eminent domain for private development.

WHERE: The Steps of City Hall

WHEN: Thursday, August 4, 2005. 11:00 AM

WHO: Brooklyn Councilmember Letitia James
Civil Rights Attorney Norman Siegel

Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn
The Fifth Avenue Committee
Downtown Brooklyn Leadership Coalition (DBLC)
West Harlem Business Group
Harlem Tenants Association
Residents and business owners faced with the threat and use of eminent domain

Posted by lumi at August 4, 2005 10:34 AM