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Red Hook Houses confront COVID-19 amid Brooklyn’s low-income housing
In zip code 11231 the Red Hook Houses face high asthma and COVID risks amid a diverse Brooklyn corridor. NYCHA has not tracked cases, while officials note 34 percent of NYC Hispanic patients and 28 percent Black, though these groups are 29 and 22 percent of the population. Residents describe cleanup contracts and gaps in response, with laughter and resilience amid economic strain and community-led aid.
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