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Mary Ellen Cagnassola

Mary Ellen Cagnassola is an award-winning reporter with a flair for creative nonfiction and a love of all things strange and unusual. Born and raised in the Garden State, she is currently trying to have it all in New York City.

13 Articles

August 2021 Writing Since

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Arts & Culture

Watch This: Another Struggling Artist Running Around Bushwick

Someone shot a short film around 3 Dollar Bill and the Halsey J station

Aug 14, 2024 2 min read

Bars

Where To Watch The Biden-Trump Debate (And Drink About It)

The ultimate vibe-killer of the summer is upon us: President Joe Biden, 81, and his predecessor Donald Trump, 78, are...

Jun 26, 2024 2 min read

Music and Nightlife

Carrollian Gluttony Returns to Bushwick

Company XIV is putting on their spicy take on 'Alice,' all over again.

May 19, 2024 3 min read

News

Amid Supply Cost Increases, Con Edison Bills Skyrocket In North Brooklyn

Residents in Bushwick say they've seen their bills double or triple over the past month. But more price hikes await.

Feb 9, 2022 5 min read

Guides

7 Holiday Activities Near Bushwick You Can Still Enjoy During Omicron

With Covid cases rising, here are some safe holiday activities throughout the borough that you can still enjoy this year!

Dec 23, 2021 2 min read

Guides

We Compared the Bushwick Area’s Grocery Stores So You Don’t Have To

The ultimate guide to Bushwick grocery stores!

Nov 15, 2021 7 min read

Politics

Meet Sandy Nurse, the New 37th District Representative

Sandy Nurse, a stalwart community organizer and proud carpenter, has won the election to be the next representative for Brooklyn’s...

Nov 3, 2021 3 min read

Politics

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...

Nov 3, 2021 3 min read

Politics

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.

Nov 3, 2021 4 min read