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Removal Of "Avenue Of Puerto Rico" Street Sign In Brooklyn Sparks Outrage
The community is outraged and believes the city is trying to erase Puerto Rican contributions and culture.
January 22, 2023
The Puerto Rican community is demanding an investigation after a street sign in Brooklyn was taken down.
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The Avenue of Puerto Rico sign in Williamsburg was removed without explanation last week. It has since been put back.
The community is outraged and believes the city is trying to erase Puerto Rican contributions and culture. They want answers from the mayor and Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez.
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