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July 6, 2007
Willets Pt. biz owners protest eminent domain
Queens Times Ledger
By Philip Newman
Chanting "Hell no, we won't go," scores of workers and business owners from Willets Point rallied along with protesters from other areas against what they termed "eminent domain abuse."
The majority of the demonstrators outside City Hall gathered June 28 to publicize their fight against eviction from the "Iron Triangle" at Willets Point near Shea Stadium to make way for a development plan.
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In Willets Point, hundreds of businesses would be ousted for the development, including auto repair and light manufacturing in the area between Shea Stadium and downtown Flushing.Development opponents say more than 1,800 jobs and 250 businesses could be in jeopardy.
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The demonstrators displayed signs such as "Willets Point: Playground for the Politically Connected Developer" and the motto, "Eminent Domain Abuse" with a line drawn through the words like a no-smoking sign.
Posted by lumi at July 6, 2007 7:48 AM