What's it like to live in Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York?

I was born and raised in Brownsville and I hated it. I definitely agree with Ellen that it's one of the most, if not the most violent places to live in Brooklyn. read more

I was born and raised in Brownsville and I hated it. I definitely agree with Ellen that it's one of the most, if not the most violent places to live in Brooklyn. read more

Brownsville, located in east Brooklyn, has long been one of New York City’s most dangerous neighborhoods. But even as crime rates reached record lows in the borough in 2009, violence has continued to increase in Brownsville, which has remained untouched by the gentrification seen in so many other parts of Brooklyn. read more