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The upscale Brooklyn neighborhood was named one of the nicest places in America, according to Reader's Digest, but it fell behind the winning Mormon territory of Provo, Utah.
It included judges like Al Roker; Get a spot in the Salt Lake City area Experience the strong community and volunteer spirit above gorgeous Fort Greene. The list, now in its eighth year, specifically aims to “find the places where stories of kindness, respect, and community shine brightly.”
Northwest Brooklyn Hot Pot — Location Median income was over $136,000 2022 — Touted as a place “It's nice to be kind.”
But it appears not everyone got the message, as the local 88th Precinct has seen a 15% increase in criminal charges over last year. According to NYPD statistics.
Despite this, Carlos Jones, 56, CEO of the youth violence intervention group Switching Lifestyles, told Reader's Digest that the region remains the same as it has been for decades. , said they would like to create a more neighborhood-oriented and family-oriented environment.
“It's very different now, but we're getting that atmosphere back,” he said.
Additionally, Fort Greene is well known culturally for the Brooklyn Academy of Music and its abundance of charming brownstones.
Other finalists on the list include Silver Spring, Maryland; The owner of a bicycle shop doing charity work boastedCashiers, North Carolina community united Aiming to be a dental clinic that makes you feel comfortable.
The mining town of Butte, Montana was praised Local people regularly volunteer To help those suffering from food insecurity. Horseshoe Beach and Big Bend on the West Coast of Florida deserved recognition was given And how residents cheered each other up after 2023's devastating Hurricane Idalia.
Provo will replace the 2023 champion from Buffalo, N.Y., a city known for friendship and Semper Fidelis, who has overcome some of the toughest times, including heartbreak in soccer and hockey.
