Brooklyn
Does Gentrification Mean More Garbage, in Bushwick and Beyond?
Jarrett Murphy |
Activists in Bushwick think the increasing popularity of the area is leading to more litter.
Nicole de Santis
Activists in Bushwick think the increasing popularity of the area is leading to more litter.
In the 83rd precinct that covers Bushwick, there were 77 murders in 1990, 44 in 1993 and 20 as recently as 2004. Last year, there were eight. This year the 83rd is on pace for six homicides.