Bushwick Beyond the Brand
Thirty-five years ago, burned-out Bushwick was a symbol of urban blight. Today the neighborhood is on the rise, as gentrification spreads. But not all the change is for the better.
Thirty-five years ago, burned-out Bushwick was a symbol of urban blight. Today the neighborhood is on the rise, as gentrification spreads. But not all the change is for the better.
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