Bed-Stuy community pond vandalized; residents come together to rebuild it

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Bed-Stuy residents say their community pond, otherwise known as the "Bed-Stuy Aquarium," was vandalized. Residents like Ellie Brienza tell News 12 the incident has made the community stronger, and rebuilding it brought them together even more. “You’re picking yourself up. You’re showing people that you can’t tear us down, no matter how hard you try," said Brienza. Residents tell News 12 they don't plan on filing a police report but do plan on implementing cameras when they watch over the pond. "