East Harlem Costco Open; 2,000 Get Free Memberships
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But despite winning the right to locate in East Harlem, Costco had some struggles, too:
They were forced by public and government pressure to accept food stamps, and are still the target of anti-gentrification grumbles, which we're sure management finds hurtful. To smooth their way, Costco agreed to give hiring preference to locals, and did a flyer campaign through which 2,000 lucky Harlemites who qualify for food stamps got their $50 2-year Costco membership fee waived.
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