Faces of Brooklyn

Ana Aguirre is making the rounds through United Community Centers of East New York’s vibrantly painted building. Upstairs a group of preschoolers sit in a circle with a teacher, erupting in animal noises. Below, children pedal red tricycles across a multi-purpose room that will later host a meeting of local activists.

RT @FACbrooklyn: Volunteer to Rebuild Red Hook on June 22 with Fifth Avenue Committee and @RedHookVols http://t.co/uR9RjaBPNj
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A Tale of Two Brooklyns

The cost of living in the borough is now the second highest in the nation to Manhattan

50% of Bed-Stuy residents devote more than 30% of their income to rent