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GothamistApr 10, 2026Local News

Lawmakers rally to save Jimmy's Corner as beloved Midtown dive bar faces eviction

State Senator Julia Salazar cited the eviction of Jimmy's Corner as a catalyst for passing the Small Business Rent Stabilization Act.

Lawmakers rally to save Jimmy's Corner as beloved Midtown dive bar faces eviction
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New York State lawmakers are rallying to prevent the eviction of Jimmy’s Corner, a historic Midtown dive bar. The dispute highlights a legislative push for small business rent stabilization against commercial real estate development.

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