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Congresswoman Calls on Bushwick Community to Participate in 2020 Census

Low participation in Brooklyn census may cut federal funding for local communities.

By Alec Meeker

May 2, 2019 · 4 min read

Congresswoman Calls on Bushwick Community to Participate in 2020 Census
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Congresswoman Calls on Bushwick Community to Participate in 2020 Census

Low participation in Brooklyn census may cut federal funding for local communities.

Alec Meeker
· 4 min read
Congresswoman Calls on Bushwick Community to Participate in 2020 Census

On Friday April 26, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez of New York’s 7th Congressional District held a roundtable discussion with Bushwick community leaders to discuss the urgency and importance of the 2020 census for the local community.

Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau is tasked with counting the entire…

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Alec Meeker. Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

Alec Meeker
Written by Alec Meeker

Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.

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