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Broadway Junction Renovation Fails Local Hiring Promise | New York City News
A $400 million renovation at Brooklyn’s bustling Broadway Junction promises elevators, new bridges, and modernized transit—but critics are sounding the alarm: less than 8% of the 170 workers hired so far come from nearby neighborhoods like East New York and Bushwick, falling far short of the 20% local hiring goal. Elected officials accuse the MTA of redefining “local” to exclude true community residents, arguing that this massive investment should directly uplift the very neighborhoods it serves—where poverty and youth unemployment are alarmingly high. The MTA defends its compliance with laws…
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