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With Pathmark in the Path of Condos, LES Locals Rally

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John Del Signore

Published Dec 20, 2007

Modified Apr 29, 2015

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John Del Signore

Published Dec 20, 2007

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It’s a common gripe that pretty much everything that gives New York its flavor is being steadily eviscerated and replaced with corporate chains and exclusive amenities for the affluent, but this week has been a doozy. In the past two days, for starters, we’ve seen closures announced for the following joints:

And today the rumblings of discontent about the possible closure of the Lower East Side Pathmark are building to a roar. Now, while a Pathmark Supermarket isn’t exactly a charming home-grown New York institution, it is relied on by many on the LES, particularly the old-timers, because it’s the only (non-Asian) affordable supermarket in the area. Located on Cherry Street, the Pathmark seems to be standing in the way of some dope new luxury condos!

Local politicians and area residents are gathering outside the Pathmark at 11am this morning to protest the proposed $250 million sale, which Curbed notes could turn the site into the “world’s biggest flask”. (Wouldn't the world's biggest Irish Car Bomb be a more fitting design?)

It’s unclear whether the luxury condos would incorporate the Pathmark into their floor plan, so today’s rally is mainly pre-emptive, but let’s just say that the words “luxury” and “Pathmark” don’t exactly rhyme.

What local establishments have you recently seen go the way of the dodo?

Photo via bettybl's flickr.

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Originally from the Albany area, John Del Signore has called NYC home since 1995. In addition to his thousands of meticulously-crafted bespoke blog posts for Gothamist, his writing has also been published in The Awl, Deadspin, The Nervous Breakdown, and performed at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn.

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