Age: 37 Neighborhood: previously lived in Greenpoint, Lorimer St. & Meserole Ave., currently lives in Ditmas Park
Occupation/Identity: professional bellydancer, freelance designer, wife and mother
Neighborhood Amenities: comfortable, safe, conveniently located and affordable, Greenpoint YMCA, large Polish population added to the unique cultural composition, McGolrick Park, McCarren Park, McCarren Park Greenmarket, local Polish & Thai restaurants Neighborhood Nuisances: neighbors dumping bleach into the soil, the police gas pump possibly contaminating surrounding soil, she & her husband weren’t sure if they wanted to attempt a pregnancy in Greenpoint
Activities in Neighborhood: dancing at the YMCA
Social/Family Network in Neighborhood: husband, peer group – other artists & dancers
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