5 NYCHA leaders voice support for BQX streetcar
Some community organizations, residents, transit activists remain wary
A group of five NYCHA resident association presidents announced on Monday their support for Mayor Bill de Blasio’s proposed $2.5 billion Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) streetcar line.
Among the five presidents that vocalized their backing, two are from Brooklyn and three are from Queens.
From Kings County, President of the Red Hook East Houses Residents Association Francis Brown and President of the Ingersoll Houses Residents Association in Downtown Brooklyn Anthony Sosa expressed their approval.