Read an excellent write up by Alice Speri of DNAinfo on the major setback FreshDirect received.
In the article she writes,
Securing the funding would require the unanimous approval of the New York Empowerment Zone Board, which provides incentives for private investors revitalizing poor communities. FreshDirect removed its application for funding from the board’s agenda after Serrano made clear Wednesday that he would vote against it.
Another victory against FreshDirect and corporate welfare been won today by the residents of the Bronx.
This past Wednesday September 25th, in a surprise community board meeting which was not announced to the public, Community Board 1 not only rejected the minutes of July’s chaotic meeting on FreshDirect but voted overwhelmingly to REJECT the company’s request for a much needed land use modification.
Two weeks ago, 16 months after FreshDirect’s sweetheart deal was announced as a done deal,…
In another victory for the community against the FreshDirect sweetheart deal move to the Bronx,…
Earlier this week, a last minute meeting (at least from the community’s perspective) was announced…
This Thursday, June 27th at 5:30 pm we expect Freshdirect to come to Community Board…
In what is perhaps one of the most DISGUSTING moves from Bronx Borough President Ruben…
For Immediate Release Contact: Kristin Hart, 718-977-9043; Karen Argenti, 646-529-1990 South Bronx Unite calls on…
The battle for justice continues. We must not allow the FreshDirect sweetheart deal to go…
From Gary Axelbank: TONIGHT! on BronxTalk we’re going to do a show on the Fresh…
Tonight, Monday, June 4th at 9pm, BronxTalk’s host, Gary Axelbank will be joined by New…
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