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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.

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August 2021 Writing Since

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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 and 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