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.
‘The work is political, but we don’t want so much to get caught in a lot of the Brooklyn party politics’
Joey Quiñones keeps the local rave scene alive and Anna Morgan mixes bass tracks that ‘wouldn’t work without women’s work’
Bushwick remains a battleground for rezoning under Mayor de Blasio Proposal and Community Plan.
Head out to the polls on September 12 to vote in New York’s 2017 Primary Elections.
The registration deadline for the September 13th primaries is the Friday after this coming one, so now’s the time to make sure that the Board of Elections will be expecting you at the polls!
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As New York City gears up for the 2024 elections, Bushwick stands at a pivotal point due to its history as a bellwether for progressive voting patterns across the country.
Voter suppression still happens in New York “in insidious ways”
The Our City, Our Vote law grants an estimated 800,000 NYC legal permanent residents the ability to vote in municipal elections, becoming the largest expansion of voting rights in the nation’s recent history. A lawsuit filed in Staten Island by the RNC puts its legality to the test.
In a crowded race, candidates promise to do more than Eric Adams.
New Yorkers are being urged to vote by absentee ballot. Every voter will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail, but you can also apply online, visit www.nycabsentee.com.
These two local guys talk about it all during their 10 a.m. show.
Photo from http://www.whytuesday.org/2010/10/28/bloomberg-thumbs-up-to-san-fran-weekend-voting/ …just kidding, kids can’t vote. But you can! And you should, if you want to avoid having your neighbors assume you’re a clueless transplant from the Midwest. Be the change you wish to see in the world, keep your rent from skyrocketing, or get a sticker. And NYC is doing everything within […]
Bushwick is divided between the 34th and the 37th Council districts
“If there’s anyone our students can see themselves in, it’s Jacqueline”
A local concierge says she prefers “visitors” to “tourists” and takes us on a trip through Ridgewood.
The recently-elected Bushwick city council representative faces a challenge from Paperboy Prince.
Ahead of intense negotiations over the New York state budget, Dilan’s former primary opponent says the assemblyman can’t be found.
“That’s the kind of thing that happens when a community gets split.”
“I do credit the negative campaign and the mailers for the fact that we didn’t win”
Participatory budgeting is back and the results are in for how locals want to dole out $1 million in city funds. Yes dog park, no workout equipment
Ridgewood’s newest bar is a classic horror-themed tavern.
A roundup of new food and drink spots in and around Bushwick and Ridgewood, including a new wine bar, a trendy taco shop and the latest outpost of an Atomic Wings joint.
The ultimate guide to Bushwick grocery stores!
Nurse, along with a group of other elected officials and organizers, are calling on Speaker Cory Johnson to schedule a vote for the bill Intro 1867.
What you need to know before hitting the polls on election day.
With the NYC General Election approaching, these are the important dates and details you need to know.
The new studio hosts a wide array of yoga options, all of which are pay-what-you-can.
A World Sake Day pop up at Mika, an evening of songs and stories at Wet Spot, the return of Bare Book Club and more! These are the events happening this week (September 30 – October 6) in and around Bushwick.
According to the NYC Board of Elections’ second report on ranked-choice results, Council Member Antonio Reynoso decisively leads with 54.8 percent of the vote, with Jo Anne Simon at 45.2 percent.
On Tuesday evening, the New York City Board of Elections stated there had been an error in calculating preliminary voting results for citywide primaries.
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.
Democratic primary results are in for districts encompassing Bushwick, Ridgewood and East Williamsburg as of late Tuesday night