Katy Golvala

61 Publications

The Health Department Slaps Bushwick Developer with Extensive Violations Near Morgan L Train Stop

The Health Department Slaps Bushwick Developer with Extensive Violations Near Morgan L Train Stop

All Year Management, the developer of a planned luxury boutique hotel at 71 White Street, continues to ignore the pools of standing water on the site that pose a public health hazard.

Less than 50 Percent of Bushwick Residents Say the Neighborhood is a Good Place to Live

Less than 50 Percent of Bushwick Residents Say the Neighborhood is a Good Place to Live

Bushwick residents reported the lowest satisfaction ratings of any community district in Brooklyn across 11 out of the 45 areas, including bike safety, street cleanliness, rat control…

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Bushwick Has the Highest Rate of New Buildings in Brooklyn

Bushwick Has the Highest Rate of New Buildings in Brooklyn

In 2017, Bushwick had the most newly-completed buildings per square mile of any neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Bushwick Real Estate: New Development Plans to Cast Long Shadows Over Bushwick

Bushwick Real Estate: New Development Plans to Cast Long Shadows Over Bushwick

The number of places available for rent in Bushwick has skyrocketed over last year.

A Bushwick Rezoning Battle Heats Up at 1601 Dekalb

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A Bushwick Rezoning Battle Heats Up at 1601 Dekalb

Want to Talk Urban Farming? Join Council Member Espinal Tonight

Want to Talk Urban Farming? Join Council Member Espinal Tonight

Council Member Espinal is hosting a town hall to support the future of urban farming in NYC.

It’s Time for Trash Talk, Bushwick

It’s Time for Trash Talk, Bushwick

According to publicly available data, Bushwick’s streets and sidewalks are some of the most littered in the city.

A Bushwick Sex Worker Voices the Concerns of an Underground Industry

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A Bushwick Sex Worker Voices the Concerns of an Underground Industry

Friday Fun Facts: What Are the Most Common Crimes in Bushwick?

Friday Fun Facts: What Are the Most Common Crimes in Bushwick?

We’re making factoids fun and exciting.

Friday Fun Facts: How Clean Are Bushwick’s Restaurants?

Friday Fun Facts: How Clean Are Bushwick’s Restaurants?

We’re making facts a sexy thang.

Friday Fun Facts: Can You Put Your Green Thumb to Work This Weekend in Bushwick?

Friday Fun Facts: Can You Put Your Green Thumb to Work This Weekend in Bushwick?

Celebrate National Gardening Day this weekend in one of Bushwick’s many community gardens.

Friday Facts: How Often Do Fires Rage in Bushwick?

Friday Facts: How Often Do Fires Rage in Bushwick?

Thank, publicly accessible data!

Bushwick Fun Facts: Why Is the Neighborhood So Darn Unhealthy?

Bushwick Fun Facts: Why Is the Neighborhood So Darn Unhealthy?

We dug through some stats on health in Bushwick to find out.

Need Some Bud and Roach? Then Check out “Good Morning Bushwick,” a New Neighborhood Talk Show

Need Some Bud and Roach? Then Check out “Good Morning Bushwick,” a New Neighborhood Talk Show

These two local guys talk about it all during their 10 a.m. show.

Bushwick Fun Facts: Where Are the Three Worst Buildings in the Neighborhood?

Bushwick Fun Facts: Where Are the Three Worst Buildings in the Neighborhood?

Thanks, publicly accessible data!

Bushwick Has a Problem: People Aren’t Getting Enough Healthy Food

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Bushwick Has a Problem: People Aren’t Getting Enough Healthy Food

Planning the Future of Bushwick’s Affordable Housing Is Still Controversial

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Planning the Future of Bushwick’s Affordable Housing Is Still Controversial

Want to Get in on the Next Crypto Boom? Join the Club in Bushwick

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Want to Get in on the Next Crypto Boom? Join the Club in Bushwick

Bushwick Has a Parking Problem – And Traffic Cops Think So, Too

Bushwick Has a Parking Problem – And Traffic Cops Think So, Too

85,000 parking tickets were issued in Bushwick last year.

Cryptocurrency in Bushwick: Who’s Doing What

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Cryptocurrency in Bushwick: Who’s Doing What

What’s the Closest Thing to Hell in Bushwick? A Visit to the Post Office

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What’s the Closest Thing to Hell in Bushwick? A Visit to the Post Office

Bring on the Boulders: MetroRock Is Bushwick’s Newest Climbing Gym

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Bring on the Boulders: MetroRock Is Bushwick’s Newest Climbing Gym

The Records Never Stop Spinning in Bushwick

The Records Never Stop Spinning in Bushwick

According to Data, the Most Annoying Thing in Bushwick in 2017 Was…

According to Data, the Most Annoying Thing in Bushwick in 2017 Was…

Drumroll, please.

What’s Going on at 48 Jefferson St. in Bushwick? The Most 311 Complaints in All of Brooklyn

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What’s Going on at 48 Jefferson St. in Bushwick? The Most 311 Complaints in All of Brooklyn

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