So far NYC has prevented attempts by Wal-Mart to enter Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. Opposition has been widespread and bipartisan, including progressives, conservatives, small-business organizations, women's rights groups, labor, and people who object to Wal-Mart's illegal activities regarding immigration, taxes, etc. Wal-Mart keeps trying. This comes from Wake Up Wal-Mart:

As you may know, Wal-Mart has had its eye on New York City for years. Now, Wal-Mart's latest attempt to sneak into NYC is taking place in Brooklyn at Allbee Square.

Please join Brooklyn City Council members, Wal-Mart Free NYC, and local community groups at a rally this Thursday, February 8th, to send a strong message that Wal-Mart is not welcome in downtown Brooklyn (or in any borough of New York City).

We are joining together on Thursday, February 8th, at 1:00 PM at "The Gallery at Fulton Street" in Allbee Square.

RSVP to join us at the rally on Thursday to make your voice heard.

The only thing that has stopped Wal-Mart from building in New York is the growing community opposition to Wal-Mart's irresponsible business model.

Wal-Mart's values are not New York's values. We must stand together to stop Wal-Mart from shutting down the hundreds of small businesses near Allbee Square. Our community does not need poverty-level jobs without affordable health care.

Please attend the rally on Thursday. Bring your family and friends, and let Wal-Mart know where you stand.

Until Wal-Mart changes for the better and becomes a responsible, moral employer, we will continue to stand up and stop Wal-Mart from building in our city.

Please join us this Thursday.

Thanks for all that you do,

Ed Lynch

WakeUpWalMart.com, New York

P.S. For additional information contact Ed at edwinelynch_at_aol.com