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It Took the Department of Transportation 12 Years to Repave Eldert Street — But They Finally Did It

It Took the Department of Transportation 12 Years to Repave Eldert Street — But They Finally Did It

Cyclists rejoice!

The Department of City Planning Presented the Bushwick Rezoning Plan

The Department of City Planning Presented the Bushwick Rezoning Plan

Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens

Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens

The Department of Transportation is installing several pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Vermont Place.

Bushwick Will Have a Say in the Design of Wyckoff Ave’s Pedestrian Plaza at Two Upcoming DOT Events

Bushwick Will Have a Say in the Design of Wyckoff Ave’s Pedestrian Plaza at Two Upcoming DOT Events

A historically gnarly stretch of Wyckoff Avenue that lies along the border of Brooklyn and Queens next to the Myrtle-Wyckoff station on the L and M subway lines is slated to become a pedestrian plaza, and the Department of Transportation will be seeking Bushwick’s help planning it at two upcoming public events

Why a Single Community Board Vote Just Decided Bushwick’s Bike Lane Future

Why a Single Community Board Vote Just Decided Bushwick’s Bike Lane Future

This week, Bushwick’s Community Board 4 voted on a controversial Department of Transportation proposal to bring new bike lanes to the neighborhood

Opinion: Make Accessing the Ridgewood Reservoir Safer

Opinion: Make Accessing the Ridgewood Reservoir Safer

A local biking group says bike lines and widened sidewalks are needed to increase accessibility to a local public park.

Troutman Street Is About To Get A Lot More Exciting

Troutman Street Is About To Get A Lot More Exciting

Troutman Open Streets is the first initiative of its kind in Bushwick

How To Bike Through Bushwick

How To Bike Through Bushwick

A guide to biking down and out in Bushwick and Ridgewood

A Hit-And-Run Goes Viral In Ridgewood.

A Hit-And-Run Goes Viral In Ridgewood.

Bob Holden gets Eric Adams’ new transportation department head to make an early appearance on a busy intersection in Queens

Pressure Mounts on DEC, Gov. Hochul to Deny Permit for Fracked Gas Vaporizers in Greenpoint

Pressure Mounts on DEC, Gov. Hochul to Deny Permit for Fracked Gas Vaporizers in Greenpoint

The fight against the fracked gas vaporizers is the latest hurdle in an ongoing battle that local activists and residents have been waging against National Grid for years.

As New York City Plans to Ban Gas Hookups in Buildings, the Fight Against the North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues

As New York City Plans to Ban Gas Hookups in Buildings, the Fight Against the North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues

The bill banning gas hookups in new buildings is supposed to pass this week, all while local Bushwick residents continue to fight against the National Grid pipeline being built throughout North Brooklyn.

Bushwick’s Community Board Takes a Stand Against Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Bushwick’s Community Board Takes a Stand Against Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Many community boards, including CB4, have pushed back against making New York’s restaurant sidewalk seating permanent. But the city will likely move forward with the program anyway.

Less Than Half of NYC’s ‘Open Streets’ Are Ever Actually Open, Study Finds

Less Than Half of NYC’s ‘Open Streets’ Are Ever Actually Open, Study Finds

NYC’s active Open Streets are mostly in “predominantly white” and “wealthy” neighborhoods, according to the study.

When Will ‘Open Streets’ Come To Bushwick?

When Will ‘Open Streets’ Come To Bushwick?

City council passed a bill making them permanent but streets in Northern Brooklyn have yet to open

Dog Harbor Pilot Program for Brooklyn passes City Council

Dog Harbor Pilot Program for Brooklyn passes City Council

Espinal helped craft a bill to keep local pups safer and cooler.

Comedians and Cyclists Are Hosting a Free Stand-up Comedy Benefit at Bushwick Bike Shop

Comedians and Cyclists Are Hosting a Free Stand-up Comedy Benefit at Bushwick Bike Shop

After 15 bicyclists died this year, locals are raising awareness and funds.

Grassroots Event Brings Drivers and Bikers Together to Find Common Ground

Grassroots Event Brings Drivers and Bikers Together to Find Common Ground

Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Ranks in Top Five Precincts for Bike Crashes in Brooklyn

Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Ranks in Top Five Precincts for Bike Crashes in Brooklyn

Williamsburg tops the list for most bike crashes in Brooklyn, but Bushwick isn’t far behind.

City Removed Over 60 Garbage Bins In Ridgewood To Clean Up Streets

City Removed Over 60 Garbage Bins In Ridgewood To Clean Up Streets

The measure to save money by removing street trash bins has affected Harlem and Ridgewood the most.

Bikes Upheld as the Answer to L Train Shutdown Woes at Bicycle Film Festival

Bikes Upheld as the Answer to L Train Shutdown Woes at Bicycle Film Festival

A potential option for navigating the L train shutdown that doesn’t include having to move away.

A Bushwick Councilman Wants More Leniency for E-Bike Users

A Bushwick Councilman Wants More Leniency for E-Bike Users

Because those things are killer-awesome.

The Emotional Support Peacock Who Has Made Global Headlines Is From Bushwick

The Emotional Support Peacock Who Has Made Global Headlines Is From Bushwick

Have you seen him around town?

‘The Plan Is Not Set In Stone…but It’s a Good Plan,’ the City Said of L Train Shutdown Mitigation

‘The Plan Is Not Set In Stone…but It’s a Good Plan,’ the City Said of L Train Shutdown Mitigation

But at least there’s a plan, right?

Come to These Public Forums and Find out How MTA’s Plan for the L Train Breaks Down

Come to These Public Forums and Find out How MTA’s Plan for the L Train Breaks Down

The city will host four open houses to answer your questions and concerns.

Where Are the Trashcans and Citi Bikes, Bushwick?

Where Are the Trashcans and Citi Bikes, Bushwick?

Bushwick’s Myrtle/Wyckoff Plaza Will Feature a Weekly Friday Mini Market

Bushwick’s Myrtle/Wyckoff Plaza Will Feature a Weekly Friday Mini Market

Meet With the MTA Next Week to Talk About Traffic & Construction (Yikes) While the L Train Is Down

Meet With the MTA Next Week to Talk About Traffic & Construction (Yikes) While the L Train Is Down

These meetings may help determine how you get between Manhattan and Bushwick in 2019 and beyond.

Win $1,000 to Show Your Bushwick Block Some Love!

Win $1,000 to Show Your Bushwick Block Some Love!

NYC Service and Citizens Committee for New York City have launched the ninth season of the Love Your Block Grant Campaign—what would you do for your block with $1,000 and support from the city?!

Knickerbocker Avenue’s Controversial Bike Lane Is Finally in Place!

Knickerbocker Avenue’s Controversial Bike Lane Is Finally in Place!

The bike lane was strongly opposed by many Bushwick residents, including New York State Assembly member Maritza Davila.

Biking North: Ridgewood to Receive New Bike Lanes

Biking North: Ridgewood to Receive New Bike Lanes

As early as fall of 2016 there might be 6-10 new bike lanes in Ridgewood. The bike lane plans are announced on the heels of similar projects in Sunnyside and Long Island City.

Bushwick’s L Train Fate Still Hangs in the Balance After Manhattan L Train Meeting

Bushwick’s L Train Fate Still Hangs in the Balance After Manhattan L Train Meeting

The Manhattan installment of the meeting about the L train shut down took place in 14th st’s opulent Salvation Army Theater

Bushwick Residents and Officials Talk Over Two L Train Closure Options at Formal MTA Meeting

Bushwick Residents and Officials Talk Over Two L Train Closure Options at Formal MTA Meeting

The MTA’s top brass met with the public and elected officials at Bed-Stuy’s Marcy Avenue Armory on Thursday night to field the public’s questions and present two main approaches to scheduling L train closures during repairs to the Canarsie tubes that will start in 2019

Finally: Here are the Bike Lanes Bushwick Could Get as Early as This Summer

Finally: Here are the Bike Lanes Bushwick Could Get as Early as This Summer

Behold: the final proposal for implementation phase one of Bushwick’s new bike lanes!

K2 or Synthetic Marijuana Has Been Causing Troubles at Myrtle Broadway in Bushwick

K2 or Synthetic Marijuana Has Been Causing Troubles at Myrtle Broadway in Bushwick

A packet of K2, “Spice” or synthetic marijuana can be purchased for as little as $4

Careful When Driving to Roberta’s! City Redesigned Bogart St as a One-Way

Careful When Driving to Roberta’s! City Redesigned Bogart St as a One-Way

Cyclists, bikers, drivers and car2go dare devils, brace yourself for a change

Popular Bushwick One-Stop Bike Shop, Harvest Cyclery Is Opening A New, Much Bigger Location

Popular Bushwick One-Stop Bike Shop, Harvest Cyclery Is Opening A New, Much Bigger Location

Cyclists rejoice: A second, much bigger location of popular Bushwick bike shop Harvest Cyclery is about to open at 1158 Myrtle Ave!