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Rye Blight Block Opposes U S Aid Plans Own Cleanup
Rye residents on the so called blighted block seek to keep 750000 in urban renewal funds. The Rye United Improvement Committee asks HUD to reject the city plan, vowing to renovate the area themselves. The plan would replace most cottages with new homes and apartments at a cost of 950000 with federal aid of 750000. Residents argue they cannot afford to stay if renewal proceeds. The block contains 52 houses dating to early 1900s.
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Rye, N.Y
Washington
Rye’ United Improvement Committee
Robert C. Weaver
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Rye Planning Commission
Edmund C. Grainger Jr
Rye
Ernest G. Kissmann