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Activists Fight Major Changes to 125th St.

Some upper Manhattan activists are against plans to rezone the majority of 125th Street.

by Siddhartha Mitter



NEW YORK, NY January 25, 2008 —REPORTER: The plan currently under city review would allow new commercial and residential development along the east-west artery running through Harlem.

The city wants to bring development to 125th Street, while protecting the brownstone character of the side streets.

Critics say the plan threatens to displace longtime residents and businesses.

Attorney Norman Siegel says the neighborhood hasn't been included in the process.

SIEGEL: People who want to remain in Harlem should have the right to do so. The current 125th Street rezoning plan needs to be publicly discussed and at a minimum - at a minimum - amended.

REPORTER: Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and the Central Harlem's community board are opposed to the current proposal.

A public hearing is scheduled for January 30th.



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