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Brooklyn Bail Fund Spent Millions To Free Immigrants, Support BLM Demonstrators in 2020

Brooklyn Bail Fund Spent Millions To Free Immigrants, Support BLM Demonstrators in 2020

Due to ongoing support, the Brooklyn Community Bail Fund helped hundreds of racial justice advocates and detained immigrants post bail in 2020.

A Ridgewood Landlord Has Been Charged with Intimidating Immigrant Tenants

A Ridgewood Landlord Has Been Charged with Intimidating Immigrant Tenants

Discriminating against someone because of their national identity or immigration status is illegal in New York City.

Bushwick Businesses Join the Day Without Immigrants Strike

Bushwick Businesses Join the Day Without Immigrants Strike

Bushwick Figures Prominently in “Three Trembling Cities,” a New Web Series About NYC’s Immigrants

Bushwick Figures Prominently in “Three Trembling Cities,” a New Web Series About NYC’s Immigrants

The fictional series details the intertwined lives of immigrants from around the world who have chosen to make New York their home.

2020 Primary Race Primer: The North Brooklyn Candidates

2020 Primary Race Primer: The North Brooklyn Candidates

Information on the candidate’s you’ll see on your ballot. Be sure to cast your vote by Tuesday June 23, 2020!

‘Transplants’ Show Up At The Amos Eno

‘Transplants’ Show Up At The Amos Eno

A local gallery show questions what it means to change and move, as well as who is allowed to do so.

Opinion: Where is Dilan?

Opinion: Where is Dilan?

Ahead of intense negotiations over the New York state budget, Dilan’s former primary opponent says the assemblyman can’t be found.

Progressives Fight The Machine.

Progressives Fight The Machine.

“I do credit the negative campaign and the mailers for the fact that we didn’t win”

Conversations With Neighbors: Your State Senator, Julia Salazar

Conversations With Neighbors: Your State Senator, Julia Salazar

State Senator Julia Salazar opens up about her youth, inspirations, early battles with public perception and more.

Bushwick-Area Small Biz Owners Frustrated With Police Response to Break-ins During the Pandemic

Bushwick-Area Small Biz Owners Frustrated With Police Response to Break-ins During the Pandemic

The time it takes investigators to arrive is more costly than if the establishment were to reopen without reporting the crime, said one local business owner.

Here’s How 11 Bushwick Landmarks Got Their Names

Here’s How 11 Bushwick Landmarks Got Their Names

Maria Hernandez Park, Mominette, Wonderville, L’Imprimerie, Irving Avenue and more. Here’s how 11 of Bushwick’s most notable places got their names.

NYC Set To Grant Noncitizens the Right to Vote in Local Elections

NYC Set To Grant Noncitizens the Right to Vote in Local Elections

Thirty-six out of 51 councilmembers have sponsored the bill, which would grant more than 800,000 permanent residents and work permit holders the right to vote in city elections.

NYC-DSA Endorses Samy Nemir-Olivares For Assembly District 54

NYC-DSA Endorses Samy Nemir-Olivares For Assembly District 54

Nemir-Olivares seeks to unseat incumbent Democrat Erik Dilan in the June 2022 primaries.

Meet Jennifer Gutiérrez, the New 34th District Representative

Meet Jennifer Gutiérrez, the New 34th District Representative

Jennifer Gutiérrez, a Queens-born activist and former chief of staff to Brooklyn Borough President-Elect Antonio Reynoso, has won the election to be the 34th District City Council representative.

Meet Brooklyn’s New Borough President, Antonio Reynoso

Meet Brooklyn’s New Borough President, Antonio Reynoso

Antonio Reynoso, a North Brooklyn native, has won the election to be Brooklyn’s next borough president.

Samy Nemir-Olivares Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

Samy Nemir-Olivares Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

If elected, the current Democratic district leader would unseat incumbent Democrat Erik Dilan.

So You Want to Volunteer? Here Is a List of Bushwick Organizations That Need Your Help

So You Want to Volunteer? Here Is a List of Bushwick Organizations That Need Your Help

An ever-evolving list of Bushwick organizations that are actively in need of volunteers.

Large Turnout at Maria Hernandez Park to Celebrate $2.1 Billion Excluded Workers Fund

Large Turnout at Maria Hernandez Park to Celebrate $2.1 Billion Excluded Workers Fund

The Fund Excluded Workers Coalition calls on the community for volunteers now that applications are underway.

Councilman Robert Holden Edges Progressive Newcomer Juan Ardila in 30th District, Bringing End to Tumultuous Race

Councilman Robert Holden Edges Progressive Newcomer Juan Ardila in 30th District, Bringing End to Tumultuous Race

Juan Ardila, the 27-year-old progressive, came up roughly 500 votes shy against incumbent Councilman Robert Holden, with roughly 46 percent of the vote according to early tallies. Ardila hasn’t yet conceded.

Pranav Sood’s Mosaic Dreams

Pranav Sood’s Mosaic Dreams

Analyzing the work of Pranav Sood, a Bushwick-based artist and Indian immigrant whose recognizable bright, mosaic paintings tell dream-like stories.

Sandy Nurse: Co-Governance Is A Model For City Governance

Sandy Nurse: Co-Governance Is A Model For City Governance

Could The Next Borough President Be From Bushwick?

Could The Next Borough President Be From Bushwick?

Antonio Reynoso’s campaign could finally bring the largely ceremonial political crown to North Brooklyn.

‘Communities Resist’ is Defending Tenants Against Housing Discrimination and Harassment

‘Communities Resist’ is Defending Tenants Against Housing Discrimination and Harassment

Local nonprofit helps tenants fight against housing displacement, landlord harassment, and gentrification

Interview: Mean Siders Discuss Their Evolution On New EP “All Of Us”

Interview: Mean Siders Discuss Their Evolution On New EP “All Of Us”

The trio chats about their formation, the development of their sound, and their excellent new EP, All Of Us.”

Community Group ‘Our Repro Rights’ Is Hosting a Discussion to Advance Reproductive Justice

Community Group ‘Our Repro Rights’ Is Hosting a Discussion to Advance Reproductive Justice

The Bushwick reproductive rights group is pushing for lasting change through specificity and inclusivity.

Gentrification: WTF Does It Mean, For Real?

Gentrification: WTF Does It Mean, For Real?

Sanctuary in Bushwick amidst ICE Raids

Sanctuary in Bushwick amidst ICE Raids

Here’s how to protect yourself if immigrant agents come to your door or place of work

Queer Latinx Artists Commemorate Stonewall’s 50th Anniversary at Bushwick Gallery

Queer Latinx Artists Commemorate Stonewall’s 50th Anniversary at Bushwick Gallery

Curator Julio Alejandro Rodriguez brings together nine artists whose work embody the perseverance and strength of the queer community.

The Ultimate Guide to Bushwick’s Public Libraries: Free Museum Admissions, Film Screenings, and More

The Ultimate Guide to Bushwick’s Public Libraries: Free Museum Admissions, Film Screenings, and More

Unconditional Love and Community: Inside Opening Night At The 2018 Bushwick Film Festival

Unconditional Love and Community: Inside Opening Night At The 2018 Bushwick Film Festival

A Brief Rundown of the 18th District New York State Senate Race: Dilan Vs. Salazar, Turned Strange

A Brief Rundown of the 18th District New York State Senate Race: Dilan Vs. Salazar, Turned Strange

Representative Velázquez Fights to Remove ‘Police’ Label from I.C.E. Uniforms

Representative Velázquez Fights to Remove ‘Police’ Label from I.C.E. Uniforms

The bill could help better protect local immigrants in their interactions with federal immigration agents.

What Is Democratic Socialism? A Q & A With The North Brooklyn DSA

What Is Democratic Socialism? A Q & A With The North Brooklyn DSA

Democratic Socialism has surged in popularity in the past two years. Bushwick Daily spoke to the North Brooklyn Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America spokesman Justin Charles to learn more.

“This Is America” Themed Art Show Brought A Conversation About Race to Ridgewood

“This Is America” Themed Art Show Brought A Conversation About Race to Ridgewood

Kei-Sygh Thomas @keisyghthomas Jean Edouard’s hands moved swiftly across the canvas. First with strokes of red and white, then finishes with blue. He placed his brush on the paint stained tarp at his feet. A small crowd of spectators watched as he casually stepped back, and scrunched up his face before deciding that he had […]

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.