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How Bushwick Millennials are Changing the Face of the Economy and the Neighborhood

Why are so many Bushwick millennials under-employed, and what it means for the neighborhood.

By Jacque Medina

Jan. 23, 2017 · 11 min read

Long Reads

How Bushwick Millennials are Changing the Face of the Economy and the Neighborhood

Why are so many Bushwick millennials under-employed, and what it means for the neighborhood.

Jacque Medina January 23, 2017Jan 23, 2017 · 11 min read

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It started with a Reddit thread. User Wominfullbinders1 opened a Pandora’s box of discussions that can make young Brooklynites foam at the mouth, depending on how many happy hour drinks are involved.

“Am I wrong to think many college-educated millennials living in Bushwick are under-employed?” the Reddit post read. “My barista told me today she has…

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