I was delighted to read that there is a new chance that the New York City
area, specifically East New York, a part of Brooklyn, will finally have a
Walmart store. The city council is preparing to consider the question of
"allowing" such a hypothetical Walmart to set up shop at their February 3rd
meeting. Walmart has politely declined to attend, saying that they have not
yet determined to build a store. The real reason for their decline may be
that the particular property in question is clear of any requirement to be
under the thumb of the City Council. Of course, the pols are not letting
that detail stand in their way: after all, the developer, Related
Companies, which is planning to open the GatewayII mall, "frequently has
other projects before the Council".
If you are as excited about having a Walmart in the city as I am (toys!
tech gadgets on the cheap!), please sign the electronic petition in its
favor, which is currently running 70% in favor of the idea.
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