Activists protest de Blasio, Mark-Viverito, Van Bramer at REBNY Gala

Protesters against de Blasio outside REBNY "A Tale of Two Cities" Gala at Midtown Sheraton

#rebny120 protestors against excessive development in NYC outside the Hilton. REBNY rebny gala ensues. pic.twitter.com/HBk3eapXbx #NYC #RealE…

— Mark Anthony Lebron (@TheDonLebron) January 21, 2016

New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer support Mayor de Blasio's gentrification plans that are responsible for displacement of working families and the endless upward spiral in rent costs. Welcome to #rebny120! The cocktail party is picking up steam. Is that the @billdeblasio with Honoree, Jeff Levine? pic.twitter.com/AMFTWWF92j — Real Estate Board NY (@REBNY) January 21, 2016 With Speaker @MMViverito and the Suna family at the @REBNY gala! #LIC @SilvercupNYC pic.twitter.com/hYFVH540rV — Jimmy Van Bramer (@JimmyVanBramer) January 21, 2016

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