Ramsey Khalifeh

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.

Ramsey Khalifeh, a WNYC reporter specializing in transportation, discusses the long-anticipated Second Avenue subway project and its implications for East Harlem. He highlights the community's mixed emotions, balancing hope for better accessibility against fears of gentrification. The dialogue touches on the history of delayed transit investments and the emergence of a business improvement district aimed at revitalizing the area. Through resident testimonials, Khalifeh paints a vivid picture of a neighborhood on the brink of transformation, yet anxious about its future.