Artists Forgiven $600,000 Rent

A battle between the owner of a historic factory building in Jersey City and a group of about 60 artists fighting eviction has ended. The artists agreed to move out by March 1 and the owner is to forgive them $600,000 in back rent. The owner of the 328,000-square-foot building also agreed to pay $35,000 tenant legal fees provided that the artists leave by the deadline. The owner wants to tear the building down for housing but the city are contesting his plans. For the full story - click the title Irish Art