soldado Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Popular NYC nightclubs to be auctioned By Associated Press NEW YORK, August 6 - Two Manhattan nightclubs that have long been trouble spots with police and New York City officials will be auctioned, according to a published report. The clubs, the Tunnel and Limelight, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Aug. 13. Peter Gatien, who owns the troubled nightclubs, has said he is ready to end his years-long battle with City Hall. City officials have complained that the Tunnel is a magnet for drugs and violence.In April, a 16-year-old patron was stabbed to death in a parking lot near the Tunnel. Two years ago, an 18-year-old died of a drug overdose there. The Chelsea nightspot has become a central target in Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's aggressive nightclub enforcement effort.Before bankruptcy Judge Robert Gerber ordered the auction sale, Gatien said in June that he was ready to sell the Tunnel privately and move on -- needing to pay off taxes he owes the state. Gatien's debt includes more than $5.7 million in state taxes and $2 million in back rent.Gatien doesn't own the buildings, but the court will sell the club's names, leases, equipment and liquor licenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted August 6 Report Share Posted August 6 Hmm..maybe I'll scrap my miami club idea and buy Limelight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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