Brooklyn N Y City's populous borough 2.5 million residents, second largest . I western County (Borough) Lg Island.

Since 1896, Brooklyn boundaries Kings County, which populous county N Y State second densely populated county United States, after N Y County (Manhattan).

Brooklyn independent y until consolidation N Y Cy 1898, continues maintain distinct culture, independent scene, unique architectural heritage. My Brooklyn neighborhoods ethnic enclaves where particular ethnic groups cultures predominate.

Brooklyn g magnet immigrants, y ethnic groups dominate particular ethnic neighborhood. However, gentrification rise, y Brooklyn's neighborhoods becoming increasingly diverse influx immigrants integrating neighborhoods. I presently substantial populations y countries. T borough attracts people previously living United States. O these, Chicago, S Francisco, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Boston, Seattle.

Brooklyn contains dozens distinct neighborhoods, representing y major ethnic groups found within N Y Cy . T borough large African-American community. Bedford Stuyvesant famous African-American communities y. I African-American culture, often referenced p p African-American . Brooklyn's African-American Caribbean communities spread throughout Brooklyn.

Brooklyn y Russians Ukrainians, mainly concentrated community Brighton Beach surrounding communities. Brighton Beach features y Russian Ukrainian businesses. Because large Ukrainian community, nicknamed "Little Odessa."

Bushwick largest Brooklyn's Hispanic-American community. L other neighborhoods N Y City, Bushwick's hispanic population mainly Puerto Rican, large Dominican South American population . W around 80% Bushwick's population being Hispanic, Hispanic cultural stronghold N Y Cy. My businesses neighborhood reflect Bushwick's strong Hispanic presence. Sunset P significant number Hispanics, 42% demographics belonging Hispanics.

Italian-Americans mainly concentrated neighborhoods Dyker Heights Bensonhurst, where there y Italian restaurants pizzerias. There , however, Italian Americans present throughout southern Brooklyn, including By Ridge, B Beach, Gravesend, Marine Park, M Basin, Bergen Beach. T Carrol Gardens northern Williamsburg g-standing Italian American communities.

Chinese-Americans scattered throughout southern parts Brooklyn, largely concentrated Sunset P along 8 Avenue, which known Chinese culture known Brooklyn's Chinatown. My Chinese restaurants found throughout Sunset Park, hosts popular Chinese N Y celebration. Recently y Chinese taken p residence other southern parts Brooklyn also, especially Bensonhurst.

Orthodox J Hasidic J largely concentrated Borough Park, where there y yeshivas, synagogues, kosher delicatessens, other Jewish businesses. Other notable Orthodox Hasidic Jewish neighborhoods Flatbush, Williamsburg Crown Heights.

Brooklyn's Irish found throughout Brooklyn, moderate concentrations neighborhoods Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach, Vinegar H.

Brooklyn's Polish largely concentrated Greenpoint, which Little Poland. Ty scattered throughout southern parts Brooklyn.

Brooklyn's A found Southwest portion Brooklyn, particularly Northern By Ridge, where there y Middle Eastern restaurants, hookah lounges, Arabic churches, mosques.

Brooklyn's W Indians heavily concentrated Crown Heights, Flatbush, E Flatbush negihborhoods central Brooklyn. Brooklyn largest communities W Indian's outside Caribbean, being rivaled y y London, Miami Toronto. W Indian's found mixed throughout Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, Brownsville, E N York, Midwood Canarsie. Flatbush Crown Heights y Brooklyn's W Indian restaurants Bakeries. Crown Heights W Indian Labor Dy Parade, taking place every Labor Dy Eastern Parkway.