The East Village’s Anarchy Row refuses to be swept away again as the homeless encampment’s residents continue to push back against the city sweep policy amidst a revolving door of removals.
Johnny Grima stood outside his tent on 9th Street and Avenue B and lit up a cigarette as he prepared to face the area’s third sweep within a week. With just himself and one other homeless individual remaining, he looked at the torn notice that ordered his removal and attempted to mentally prepare himself for yet another standoff.
