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Street sweep showdown: East Village homeless encampment continues battle as city looks to clear them out again

By Dean Moses Posted on April 19, 2022
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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.

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Street sweep showdown: East Village homeless encampment continues battle as city looks to clear them out again

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