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July 16, 2006: Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn. Thousands gathered in 95 degree heat to protest the planned Arena project of Forest City Ratner. Develop Don't Destroy organized the rally to condemn the scale of the project and the lack of community input. |
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Actress Rosie Perez, a Brooklyn native was a featured speaker. | ||
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Rev. Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping | ||
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Chirs Owens, candidate for Congress addressed the crowd. | ||
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City Councilwoman Letitia James | ||
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Actors Steve Buscemi (Fargo) and Rosie Perez | ||
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Jimmy McMillan is running for Governor of NY on the "Rent is too damn high" ticket. I saw him on Flatbush Avenue on my way to the rally. | ||
