Neither more nor less

The Slacktivists were there as well as a Trotskyist and some Anarchists . Probably some other "ists" too , it is the East Village after all . Billed by the organizers , Black-Ops Bob and John Penley , as a protest and fund raiser the evening really came to be just a big good spirited party where folks had a good time and bought things from Ray and Amy . There were many who left extra big tips . Some just walked in , handed Ray a donation , wished him well and left .

Today we can report a little good news . A professional negotiator is now at work establishing communications between the buildings managing agent and Ray . Today we can say that this process has begun . We can say no more .

We would like to make it very clear that neither the Leshko family nor the managing agent wish Ray any harm . They would prefer to see Ray continue in his candy store . They appreciate how important Ray and his candy store are to the community . They are concerned for his current welfare and his future well being .No one wants to throw ray out into the street with no means of support .People should respect that this is a neighborhood thing and that all the parties involved here have known each other for nearly 40 years .

....and tonight at 11 PM folks . Yes ! there will be a 77th birthday party for Ray at 113 avenue A with a stripper or two dancing on that infamous blue counter . Be there !

Happy Birthday Ray!

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