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

WNYC reporter Ramsey Khalifeh shares insights on the Second Avenue subway extension's impact on East Harlem residents. He meets the Diego family, facing eviction after decades in their home due to MTA's use of eminent domain. The conversation reveals the tension between essential transit improvements and the threat of gentrification. Khalifeh highlights the personal struggles of families like the Diegos, detailing their challenges with high rent and the uncertainty of relocating, as the community grapples with the broader implications of urban development.