Fordham 99% Club Supports Hollis Community in "Reclaiming" Abandoned Buildings

From the video below it seems as if a Queen’s community is attempting to gain control of a swatch of “abandoned” buildings in their neighborhood. As properties increasingly fall into decay and the need for affordable housing increase, these types of land transfers could become more common much like they were in the 70’s when the "Bronx was burning". The legal details are not made clear in the video but even if the property does have a legal owner who is paying the necessary taxes on the property, should the ”community” be able to take possession of a property if it is meets certain criteria. Can parallels be made with the government’s uses Eminent Domain?

Another interesting point is the fact that the Fordham 99% Club and other 99% Clubs are supporting the Hollis Community in their Endeavour. Is this action one of the examples of how the 99% movement is evolving?

Gregory

Fordham Professor Mark Naison to Speak at Lecture on the Occupy Movement at Hollis Presbyterian Church

A vocal voice in the Occupy Movement is our very own Fordham University Professor, Mark Naison. As the movement continues to metamorphose, it's good to know that genuine forces continue to be part of the movement. I posted information related to the lecture he will participate in on December 11, and a video clip taken from a past interview he participated in on ABC. If interested in learning more about the man or the movement, please read and click on!

Gregory
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Lecture on the Occupy Movement at Hollis Presbyterian Church

Dec 11, 2011 at the Hollis Presbyterian Church
100-50 196th Street
Hollis, NY 11423
(718-776-4646)

Please spread the word and join us for a stimulating conversation! Next Sunday, Dec 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm immediately following the worship service, we will have a special presentation about the Occupy Movement by Dr. Mark Naison, Professor of African and African American Studies and History at Fordham University for the past 41 years. Dr. Naison has been interviewed by ABC News and other news outlets about the 99% Movement that is sweeping the nation. Please prepare to remain after service for this very important discussion in Lorne Brown Hall.


ABC News Interviews Professor Mark Naison about Occupy Wall Street