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Parks and Playgrounds Are Open, But Dog Runs Aren’t?  Bushwick Dog Owners Aren’t Happy

Parks and Playgrounds Are Open, But Dog Runs Aren’t? Bushwick Dog Owners Aren’t Happy

“People are sitting outside at tables and going back to their workplaces, getting their hair done, but I can’t go to the dog run.” – Amy Willard, Volunteer Director for Maria Hernandez Dog Run Pack

Bushwick to Get a New $1.5 Million Student-Designed Playground

Bushwick to Get a New $1.5 Million Student-Designed Playground

“Low-income communities of color, such as Bushwick, have historically been denied access to green space compared to other New York City communities.”

21-Year-Old Dead After Shooting In Bushwick Playground

21-Year-Old Dead After Shooting In Bushwick Playground

There was a shooting last night in a Bushwick playground that alarmed nearby residents.

Photos (and Spoiler Alert!): Hit Drama “Homeland” Filmed Overnight at Bushwick’s Garden Playground

Photos (and Spoiler Alert!): Hit Drama “Homeland” Filmed Overnight at Bushwick’s Garden Playground

Help Prepare a Bushwick Playground for a New Mural!

Help Prepare a Bushwick Playground for a New Mural!

An organization with nearly 50 years of experience connecting artists and youth for public art projects is planning a Bushwick project—but they can’t do it without you!

Artists Rule the Playground With New Shows, Playful Duos, Artist Talks and Panel Discussions This Week

Artists Rule the Playground With New Shows, Playful Duos, Artist Talks and Panel Discussions This Week

The title says it all

Renovating The Dog Run At Maria Hernandez Becomes A $6.7 Million Project

Renovating The Dog Run At Maria Hernandez Becomes A $6.7 Million Project

Construction is expected to start late 2025.

Scenes From the Final Stew in Bushwick

Scenes From the Final Stew in Bushwick

After repeatedly meeting up over soup in a Bushwick playground, a TikTok influencer is now calling it quits on that idea

The Skaters Are Back… In East Williamsburg

The Skaters Are Back… In East Williamsburg

A week after re-opening, local skaters take to one of their old haunting grounds.

The Skaters Take Maria Hernandez

The Skaters Take Maria Hernandez

A short documentary makes the case for a new pump track as a democratizing force

At a Town Hall In Bushwick, Locals Complain About Rats

At a Town Hall In Bushwick, Locals Complain About Rats

“We’ve been fighting rats coming in and out. I don’t know why.”

Re-splintering.

Re-splintering.

“That’s the kind of thing that happens when a community gets split.”

Everyone’s Running Now (For State Senate)

Everyone’s Running Now (For State Senate)

Redistricting moves and scatters a heated political race, while Elizabeth Crowley has committed to moving within the borders of wherever it is she ends up representing.

Trials and Trebuchets

Trials and Trebuchets

At a basketball court in Bushwick, DIY catapult enthusiasts go off

District 34 Councilmember Jennifer Gutiérrez Wants Your Input on How To Spend $1 Million Budget

District 34 Councilmember Jennifer Gutiérrez Wants Your Input on How To Spend $1 Million Budget

Bushwick’s new city council member is asking the community to submit ideas for physical infrastructure projects in the district.

‘Domingo a Las 4:’ a New Outdoor Photography Installation About Finding Community as an Immigrant in NYC

‘Domingo a Las 4:’ a New Outdoor Photography Installation About Finding Community as an Immigrant in NYC

Swing by Reinaldo Salgado Playground to see the photos, catch a game of fútbol and enjoy some empanadas and, if it’s cold, some canelazo.

Five Essential Quesabirria Spots to Try in Bushwick

Five Essential Quesabirria Spots to Try in Bushwick

This trending dish is experiencing a boom in the neighborhood — here’s where to try it.

Catch a Game of Ecuavóley, Ecuador’s National Sport, on the Courts at Maria Hernández Park

Catch a Game of Ecuavóley, Ecuador’s National Sport, on the Courts at Maria Hernández Park

Ecuador’s national sport has made its way to Bushwick, where it thrives on the red-top courts at Maria Hernández Park.

Amid A Hot Vax Summer, Noise Complaints (And Arrests) Skyrocket

Amid A Hot Vax Summer, Noise Complaints (And Arrests) Skyrocket

Police are ramping up audio speaker busts but some locals say: ‘it’s a form of celebration”

Making Art In The Snow

Making Art In The Snow

When a blizzard struck, a burlesque regular at the House of Yes built a snowcat

Bushwick Art Club: Lucky Rabbit

Bushwick Art Club: Lucky Rabbit

The third and final installment of Bushwick Art Club with Lucky Rabbit

NYC Pushes Through to Phase Three of Reopening

NYC Pushes Through to Phase Three of Reopening

Indoor dining may still be closed, but spas, nail salons, tattoo parlors, dog parks and outdoor courts are open!

NYC Enters Phase Two of Reopening Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

NYC Enters Phase Two of Reopening Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

UPDATED Juneteenth Protests & Events for Today, Saturday June 20, 2020

UPDATED Juneteenth Protests & Events for Today, Saturday June 20, 2020

Juneteenth Celebrations Continue, Here’s a Breakdown of What’s Happening Today.

UPDATED NYC Protest Schedule for Today, Sunday June 14, 2020

UPDATED NYC Protest Schedule for Today, Sunday June 14, 2020

A breakdown of today’s events.

UPDATED: Black Lives Matter Protest Schedule for Today, Tuesday June 9, 2020

UPDATED: Black Lives Matter Protest Schedule for Today, Tuesday June 9, 2020

A breakdown of the protests scheduled for today.

UPDATED: Black Lives Matter Protest Schedule for June 7, 2020

UPDATED: Black Lives Matter Protest Schedule for June 7, 2020

A breakdown of the protests scheduled for today.

Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

On June 11, the New York City Council’s Committee on Land Use held a hearing on Council Member Rafael Espinal’s bill calling for the development of an urban agricultural plan.

The Puppetmobile Will Visit Maria Hernandez Park with New Free Show on June 25

The Puppetmobile Will Visit Maria Hernandez Park with New Free Show on June 25

The series is a part of a larger summer City Parks program giving focus to underrepresented and low-income communities

A LEGO-themed Bar Will Pop Up in Bushwick This Week

A LEGO-themed Bar Will Pop Up in Bushwick This Week

PREMIERE: LAPêCHE Unveils Video For “Bottom Feeder [Version 2]”

PREMIERE: LAPêCHE Unveils Video For “Bottom Feeder [Version 2]”

Plus, great gigs at Alphaville, Elsewhere, The Footlight, and 3 Dollar Bill!

E-Waste Not, E-Want Not: Ridgewood Will Host Electronic Recycling Pop-Up

E-Waste Not, E-Want Not: Ridgewood Will Host Electronic Recycling Pop-Up

Drop-off your cracked iPhones on Jan. 26!

NSFW: The Alternative Thanksgiving Feast in Bushwick Where Guests Ate Off Naked Bodies

NSFW: The Alternative Thanksgiving Feast in Bushwick Where Guests Ate Off Naked Bodies

Blockchain Enthusiasts Threw A Pepe The Frog Themed Party in Bushwick

Blockchain Enthusiasts Threw A Pepe The Frog Themed Party in Bushwick

A Semi-Permanent Picnic in the Park

A Semi-Permanent Picnic in the Park

Maria Hernandez has never had a public art sculpture — until now.