On the recordJuly 8, 2026
Today’s groundbreaking is the culmination of years of organizing by residents and community leaders for solutions to North Brooklyn's housing crisis.
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governor.ny.govToday’s groundbreaking is the culmination of years of organizing by residents and community leaders for solutions to North Brooklyn's housing crisis.
Representative Velázquez on the significance of the project.
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