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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

Community

Introducing Plantita: Like a Little Free Library, but for Plants

"Come by any time. Take a plant, leave a plant."

Nov 2, 2021 3 min read

Community

BloomAgainBklyn Arranges Joy for Bushwick Residents in Long-Term Care

Owner Caroline Gates Anderson says the nonprofit is really about creating community, especially for those "who are most at risk,...

Sep 8, 2021 2 min read

Food & Drink

Nook, a Coffee and Craft Beer Haven, Finds its Niche in Bushwick

After the pandemic delayed its opening for over a year, Nook returned in April with offerings of coffee, beer and...

Aug 16, 2021 3 min read

News

Restorations Underway at Historic Bushwick Church, but $7.5 Million Needed for Project Completion

More than 30 complaints over the church’s leaning spire have led to delays in its restoration.

Aug 5, 2021 4 min read

Latest

Watch This: Another Struggling Artist Running Around Bushwick

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

Carrollian Gluttony Returns to Bushwick

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

7 Holiday Activities Near Bushwick You Can Still Enjoy During Omicron

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

Meet Sandy Nurse, the New 37th District Representative

Meet Jennifer Gutiérrez, the New 34th District Representative

Meet Brooklyn’s New Borough President, Antonio Reynoso

Introducing Plantita: Like a Little Free Library, but for Plants

BloomAgainBklyn Arranges Joy for Bushwick Residents in Long-Term Care

Nook, a Coffee and Craft Beer Haven, Finds its Niche in Bushwick

Restorations Underway at Historic Bushwick Church, but $7.5 Million Needed for Project Completion