by Emma Davey A self-described “Hail Mary” effort from a group of locals might actually work.
As of this morning, supporters of Greenpoint’s Park Church Co-op have raised $187,000 in pledged investments, according to the group organizing to save the space, Common Place NYC.
Common Place has partnered with NYC Real Estate Investment Co-Operative [REIC] to allow everyday New Yorkers to be able to pool their money together to eventually purchase the space.Over 100 people have already…
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That’s wonderful. I still think the community should get it for the same the church sold it so the Psyop for but I hope the people of Greenpoint can keep it.