Natives are Newcomers in Sunset Park
A growing number of Latinos are identifying themselves as Indians.
Brooklyn
Growing Gowanus
The canal is due for a cleanup and a Whole Foods is on the way. Census figures show that the boom is being fueled, at least in part, by an influx of young residents.
‘Being Bushified’ in Brooklyn
Amid the ongoing demographic shift in Fort Greene, the Urban Bush Women dance troupe has been serving the community for 25 years.
A Taste of Paris in Carroll Gardens
The Brooklyn neighborhood has long been known for its Italian traditions. But a new wave of French immigrants is transforming this community into Little Paris. Will the newcomers stay?
The View from the Street
Gilbert Kelly, who spends his days collecting bottles and sweeping sidewalks, has witnessed big changes on his Grand Avenue block.
Communities Divided in Williamsburg
Fewer residents of Williamsburg responded to the census than just about any other neighborhood in the city, which may be one symptom of a split community.
Sounds of New Life in Red Hook
The Jalopy Theatre and School of Music has helped drive growth in the remote Brooklyn neighborhood.
The Greening of a Housing Project
There’s more diversity these days at Ingersoll and Whitman houses in Fort Greene, census figures show. Other changes abound, as well.