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Ammaat (not verified) says:
First of all this fight has been going on since 2004 when proposals were submitted. Steven Williams may have a brownstone in Harlem, but he doesn't work in Harlem. His partners are not known and he would not have any ownership of the theatre. As he doen't have ownership of 55 West. He is a front. Just because it has a black face don't make it righteous. He is not going to save the theatre, which is landmark eligible. Do research people don't go on what you hear. Get facts. Keith Wright and Williams are "buddies" (from KW's mouth). They (HCDC)just wanted to appease the community by choosing a so-called "Black" firm. If it wasn't for Haarlem Victoria Restoration Group they would not have even considered anyone of color. So many real estate entities in Harlem are fronts for "outsiders." Some Black owned RE firms are sell outs.
The only development team (HVRG)that is community based was rejected because of politics. Just because you live in the community doesn't mean you are for the community. Keight Wright lives and works in the community, but he is not a public servant. The only public servant is Charles Barron, we need him in Harlem.
The RFP was full of holes and is questionable. The whole process is questionable and to quote Keight Wright "The shovel ain't in the ground yet." haarlemvictoria125@yahoo.com for the real back story.
First of all this fight has been going on since 2004 when proposals were submitted. Steven Williams may have a brownstone in Harlem, but he doesn't work in Harlem. His partners are not known and he would not have any ownership of the theatre. As he doen't have ownership of 55 West. He is a front. Just because it has a black face don't make it righteous. He is not going to save the theatre, which is landmark eligible. Do research people don't go on what you hear. Get facts. Keith Wright and Williams are "buddies" (from KW's mouth). They (HCDC)just wanted to appease the community by choosing a so-called "Black" firm. If it wasn't for Haarlem Victoria Restoration Group they would not have even considered anyone of color. So many real estate entities in Harlem are fronts for "outsiders." Some Black owned RE firms are sell outs.
The only development team (HVRG)that is community based was rejected because of politics. Just because you live in the community doesn't mean you are for the community. Keight Wright lives and works in the community, but he is not a public servant. The only public servant is Charles Barron, we need him in Harlem.
The RFP was full of holes and is questionable. The whole process is questionable and to quote Keight Wright "The shovel ain't in the ground yet."
haarlemvictoria125@yahoo.com for the real back story.