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July 1, 2009
Living on block w/ Abortion Ctr
I saw a home for sale on 43rd st between 3/4 ave. There is also the abortion center on the corner of 43rd and 3rd. I want your opinion about living on this block. Are the protests daily? Do they bother those living on the block? I just want your thought on living on a block where theres an abortion center on the corner. INPUTS WANTED :)
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I don't think that sort of thing happens so much in ny. Even if it did, I seriously doubt that protesters would be allowed to bother residents.
Posted by: Dumpstress at July 1, 2009 2:12 PM
Your best bet is to talk to the staff at the clinic itself. Protests are not at all uncommon in NYC. I have friends who in the early 1990s provided escort service for both clinic workers and clients to protect them from very militant protesters.But I can't imagine there are daily protests, or anything near it. Anyway the staff should be able to enlighten you. Or the the local police precinct. It's a free country but those who advocate for women's health care also believe we should stand up to those who would deny women their legal right to choose.
Posted by: grand army at July 1, 2009 2:24 PM
You also should be conmcerned about living near any churches that have loud Sunday services and where the streets are clogged with double parked cars.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at July 1, 2009 3:11 PM
I have personal story with this clinic. I took a friend there many years ago in college (yes it was a friend). They told us to arrive at 5 am for the proceedure and couldn't beleive my eyes when there werePro Life elderly protesters out front handing out liturature. It was a dark and cold January morning. They weren't loud. Just present.
On another note I saw a pro choice rally there on my way to costco a few months ago. They were super loud. Dancing and drums,etc. But it was the middle of the afternoon. I would talk to people on the block to see what they think.
Posted by: italiana71 at July 1, 2009 6:18 PM
I work nearby and I have personally seen protesters there on a few occasions. I think that there are frequently elderly protesters walking outside the building but I don't think that they are very disruptive to the rest of the block. I agree with the above poster and I would speak to people who live on the block and get there take on the situation.
Posted by: katiem633 at July 1, 2009 11:57 PM
I live about three blocks away, but had no idea there was a clinic there. Between 3rd and 4th I'd be more concerned about noise/pollution from the BQE, but in general I think you'll find that it's a really great neighborhood and the location there is pretty darn ideal.
Posted by: saturdayrenogirl at July 2, 2009 8:24 AM
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