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Harlem’s Health Clinic vs. Housing Push | New York City News
Harlem’s Heritage Health Care Center, a 50-year lifeline for low-income and uninsured patients, faces demolition to make way for 200 new apartments — sparking a fierce legal and political battle. While the city calls it a vital solution to housing shortages, residents, politicians, and advocates are rallying to save the clinic, arguing that healthcare access must not be sacrificed for development. Despite community opposition and a local board’s rejection, officials stand by the plan, claiming it balanced needs — but critics insist both housing and health care can coexist. The fight is about…
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