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The Crow Hill Community Association sent us a petition against a pawn shop looking to move into 641-649 Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights, within the same building of the laundromat on Franklin and Park. They point out the illegal construction happening there, its proximity to a drug and alcohol rehab facility, and the feeling that “this pawn shop will encourage theft.” The petition also points out that it will “degrade the atmosphere of the street” and is a “recipe for disaster.” Commenters on Brooklynian noted an impromptu protest happened last Thursday outside the storefront. But as one commenter puts it, “I do actually agree that a pawn shop is likely not the best fit for this area, but really, where is the line drawn? Do we protest the 24-hour chicken place, because corner dealers may decide to get some wings at 3:am? Subways run 24/7 in this town, I bet certain types of miscreants make use of it. Let’s boycott subways as well.”


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  1. This is a great idea. The way things r going we need all the help we can get. Some of us r really struggling through all the layoffs and cutbacks that we r barely making ends meat. This Bob seems like a professional who will not entertain thieves. Looks more to me like he is opening opportunities to the community that live in the neighborhood to get through all of NYC increases through out the years. M.T.A ask for more money and gives us less security. What about the tolls; give me a break. Even the Yellow Taxi surcharges go to support the M.T.A; and what do they offer us an intercom. You guys really want to protest and make a difference then Do it where it counts. Down at City Hall. Where we need your voices more than ever.

    Crime has increase in the past 5 years but not due to Pawnshops. Let’s look at the real picture. Crime is up by 70% due to real estate increase, Fare increase, War, Government oblivious spending, the deficit, Layoffs in the Subway system, Bus eliminations, closing of Firehouses. Police officer cut backs. Even our school percentage rate is 19%. They wanted to eliminate transportation for the students when I went to school I had a pass. When did it have a value to it. Our unemployment hits sky rocket this year. Why? Not because the Pawnshops but because; We don’t utilize our energy and brains in that right direction.

    Pawn shops r not as dirty as people make it out to b. If you look at it they r appraisal shops. They will be able to tell you if what u have is worth what u paid. They also provide a service for a minimum charge and would be able to offer you a loan on your collateral. I know plenty of people who don’t wear any of their beautiful jewelry from the 20’s and 30’s called old gold because of the crime rate. They r afraid of getting robbed. The banks r giving everyone a hard time for a small loans ever since they got their grants from the government. Credit card interest rates r higher. So maybe the elderly would like their stuff safe and borrow money against there gold on the spot while its at $1200. The highest it’s ever been. They r elderly, retired, and r struggling now more than ever to live in NYC. This pawnshop things is not a bad idea.

  2. Big Jugs- and I knew that if a moronic comment was to be had, it would come from you. You were born confused- your brain is not the part you sit on. Except in your case. Which is why you are an ass.

    supersleuth – I live in CHN, so I do know the neighborhood.

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