Joseph Ardizzone: Living Among Junkyards and Auto Shops
For years, the city has tried to transform Willets Point, a hub of auto shops and junkyards, into prime real estate space for apartments and offices. But local businesses, their workers, and the neighborhood’s only resident, Joseph Ardizzone, have stood in staunch opposition. Ardizzone, who attends many Community Board 7 meetings, is frequently sought after by news publications for interviews regarding the ongoing legal battle. But this three year battle has only been a small sliver of Ardizzone’s 78 years at Willets Point.
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