Audio By Carbonatix
The foreclosure crisis hit a fever pitch in Liberty City Tuesday morning, as banks foreclosed on two buildings, causing the eviction of three families.
Escorted by several police officers, a bank employee showed up at 820 and 840 NW 70th St. He evicted three families living in the building, which led to a near-protest by residents and activists. Residents say they stopped paying rent last year because they believed the building manager had stopped paying the mortgage and pocketed their money.
Resident Ashaundre Young was the first arrested and apparently screamed, “They say I’m starting a riot. It’s because I got the loudest voice.”
Well-known activist Max Rameau, of Take Back the Land, was also arrested. [NBCMiami]
When news happens, Miami New Times is there —
Your support strengthens our coverage.
We’re aiming to raise $30,000 by December 31, so we can continue covering what matters most to you. If Miami New Times matters to you, please take action and contribute today, so when news happens, our reporters can be there.
- Tomorrow is “Dump the Pump” day to encourage people to ride public transportation. Tri-Rail and the 95 Express Bus route are offering incentives to potential riders. [NBCMiami]
- A section of roof collapsed in a Cutler Bay strip mall. Luckily, no one was injured. [CBS4]
- Father’s Day came early for inmates at the Dade Correctional Institute in Homestead. [CBS4]
- The family of the 73-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run on Calle Ocho are pleading for information leading to the arrest of the driver who ran over him. [Herald]
