'We are not leaving,' was the rallying cry for advocates in Brooklyn on Friday, protesting the city's decision to close Nuestros Ninos, a day care that's been operating for more than 50 years.
Anthony CarloToday demonstrators call on New York City to reverse its decision to shut down the day care, Nuestros Ninos , in Brooklyn.that's been in the community for decades.
"We are not leaving," was the rallying cry for advocates in Brooklyn on Friday, protesting the city's decision to close Nuestros Ninos, a day care that's been operating for more than 50 years. "I went to the center. So, this is the center that I graduated from, and this is deeply personal to me," said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.Nuestros Ninos is one of four sites the Department of Education has said will not get a new lease because of low enrollment.
"It's not just a center where parents come and drop off kids. It's where people exchange information, where people learn about apartments that are in the neighborhood, where people learn about programs," said City Councilmember Jennifer Gutierrez."My son is getting a quality education here at an affordable price," said parent Elizabeth Garcia. "I would not be able to pay for childcare if it wasn't for this place.
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