Brooklyn
Cops Want Crime Watchers on 34 Bushwick Blocks
Tobias Salinger |
The new block associations could address many issues but would emphasize crime prevention. Some neighbors question whether crime is truly a threat.
Brooklyn
Bid to Co-Locate Bushwick Schools Attracts Little Attention
Tobias Salinger |
Proposals to put charters in existing school buildings often stir outrage. While teachers are worried about two such moves in Bushwick, few parents attended the public hearings.
Economy
New Concerns About Tax Ripoffs for Low-Income Filers
Tobias Salinger |
In Bushwick and elsewhere, despite crackdowns and campaigns to increase public awareness, critics say some tax preparers charge high fees that cut into vital tax refunds.
