Bushwick Poised for $390 Million Infrastructure Overhaul, Promising Relief from Decades of Flooding

Under the bright afternoon sun near the Myrtle-Wyckoff M train stop, a sense of optimism was palpable as city officials and Bushwick community leaders convened last Wednesday to announce a transformative $390 million investment aimed at tackling the neighborhood’s long-standing and debilitating flooding issues.

While New York City Deputy Mayor for Operations Meeri Joshi commenced the press conference, the event underscored the project’s anticipated impact and the community’s profound appreciation for Councilwoman Sandy Nurse’s unwavering dedication to making the upgrades a reality.