Lobbyists Smoothed the Way for Fresh Direct
Mott Haven Herald
By Juliian Roberts-Grmela
In its quest to relocate to the Bronx with millions of dollars in city and state tax breaks and subsidies, FreshDirect has spent freely on well-connected lobbyists and consultants, public records, other documents and interviews show.
Consultants helped online grocer gain support and subsidies
In its quest to relocate to the Bronx with millions of dollars in city and state tax breaks and subsidies, FreshDirect has spent freely on well-connected lobbyists and consultants, public records, other documents and interviews show.
These specialists have helped the online grocer gain access to high-ranking government officials, navigate the labyrinth of city land use rules and meet the opposition of a determined group of opponents.
