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Elmont property owners sue over 'blight' designation

Two Elmont landlords are suing the Town of Hempstead over its decision to designate their properties as blighted in order to bring in a new supermarket, part of an effort to revitalize the area. The blight designation paves the way for the town to condemn and acquire 29 small businesses including a discount store, a bar-restaurant and a mini mart. Attorneys for two of the property owners, Tess Mittman...

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