Protesters allege housing discrimination in Garden City
Long Islanders today re-enacted a freedom ride to highlight an alleged lack of affordable housing in Garden City. Hempstead residents and members of New York Communities for Change rode a bus from
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Jun 12, 2013, 2:00 AM
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Long Islanders today re-enacted a freedom ride to highlight an alleged lack of affordable housing in Garden City.
Hempstead residents and members of New York Communities for Change rode a bus from Hempstead through Garden City, ending up at Village Hall.
Protest organizers claim officials changed zoning laws to make property for affordable housing difficult to purchase.
A group of Long Islanders filed a federal discriminatory lawsuit eight years ago against Garden City, claiming it has violated fair housing rights. The case finally heads to court next week.
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