A Moment Back In Time: What Improvements Did Carroll Gardeners Want To See In Their Community In 1983?

Let us take a step back into time. We came across this old, yellowed page from the Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill Newspaper, dated October 1983.
It features a column entitled 'Your Turn', in which reporter Sylvia deMonte-Bayard asks local residents what improvement they would like to see in their community.
Well, turns out that 35 years ago, rents were already too high, which forced many out, the neighborhood was dirty, people were not picking up after their dogs, and there was nothing to do for kids except play video games.

How would you answer the question in 2018? We would love to hear your answer.

Also, does anyone know/remember Anthony, William, Carmela or Ann? Do they still live in Carroll Gardens?

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