Bergen Street Evictions: More Coverage

With message boards and internet chatter on the Bergen St. story growing by the hour, where better to go for an in-depth and rational investigation than Atlantic Yards Report. (Image, from left to right, Sillather Bullock, councilwoman Letitia James and a cop)

Bergen St: Stop the Evictions Rally

Evelyn Suarez (left) a tenant of 533 Bergen Street and her friend. On Sunday, the tenants of 533 Bergen Street organised a block party and rally to protest impending evictions. The New York Independent Media Center summarizes the case: “Owners Andre Wiesmayr and Deanne Cheuk, both well-recognized designers and artists (Cheuk was recently named one of “20 under 30” to watch by Print magazine) want to take over five rent-stabilized units and convert the apartments into a triplex for themselves and co-owners Felicity Loughrey, a celebrity journalist for Vogue Australia, and husband Dan Bailey. Eviction proceedings have already begun.”

Bergen and Flatbush

Exiting the 2-3 underground station.