Fighting a 7-Eleven on the LES; waiting for one on East 14th Street

Down on Grand Street, Seward Park residents are fighting the arrival of the dreaded double whammy — a 7-Eleven and a Dunkin' Donuts. (You can read reports on this at BoweryBoogie and The Lo-Down.)

Part of the online petition:

We are concerned that corporately-owned chain stores in the Seward Park retail strip is inconsistent with the independent retail establishments that populate our properties.We are concerned that chain stores will have a chilling effect on property values as the establishments degrade the character and appeal of the neighborhood for both longtime and new residents.

Meanwhile, on IHOP Way, as we first reported, the incoming 7-Eleven is getting closer to arriving... workers recently removed the big blue Exquisite DVD Video store awning...

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