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'We Didn't Receive This Kind of Betrayal From Republicans': Loft Tenants Protest Salazar's Amendment To Loft Law 'Clean-Up' Bill


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Elizabeth Kim

Published Feb 27, 2019

Modified Feb 27, 2019


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Loft tenants protest state Senator Julia Salazar's office after learning that she amended a bill that has been three years in the making.
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Elizabeth Kim

Published Feb 27, 2019

Modified Feb 27, 2019


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Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

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