Stop the Eviction of Starlite Lounge
When: This Thursday 6pm
Where: Starlite Lounge 1084 Bergen St at Nostrand
This Thursday, February 18th at 6pm outside of the historical Starlite Lounge community members will speak out against the bar’s pending eviction – including “Starlite Elders.” Come hear about the cultural, spiritual and historic heritage of this cherished Brooklyn meeting place from Starlite’s long-standing patrons.
For the last five decades, the Starlite Lounge has been a safe haven to members of our community and a space of significant historical relevance for New York City residents. This incredible run in Crown Heights is now being threatened as . Despite a promise from the previous owners for a new lease, the building where Starlite is housed was sold without notice to Starlite. Starlite was recently served with eviction papers without being given an opportunity to negotiate a lease with the building’s new owners. The proposed closing has brought together a diversity of community members to fight against this unfair eviction of an openly gay-friendly establishment in the heart of Brooklyn.
