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MTA Plans to Evict Some East Harlem Families for Long-Awaited Second Avenue Subway

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Eminent Domain and East Harlem

This chapter explores the intricacies of eminent domain as the MTA seeks to acquire private properties for a new subway line, focusing on the personal struggles of affected families like the Diego family. It examines communication challenges between tenants, landlords, and the MTA, alongside historical examples of similar displacements in New York City.

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