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Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick District Schools See Significant Decreases in Student Enrollment

The number of students enrolled in Bushwick district schools has decreased significantly over the past five years.

Two Events To Consider This Week: Meet Ocasio-Cortez And Illuminate Displacement

There's a chance to meet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and shine a light on displacement in Bushwick.

There Will Be No Weekend L-Train Shutdowns For September

A small silver lining for commuters in North Brooklyn amid the countdown to the shutdown.

SpikedSeltzer Will Be Giving Out Bikes To Help Residents Ride Out The L Train Shutdown

The L-pocalypse will begin April of 2019 and many North Brooklyn residents will have to find transportation alternatives.

Representative Velázquez Fights to Remove ‘Police’ Label from I.C.E. Uniforms

The bill could help better protect local immigrants in their interactions with federal immigration agents.

Friday Fast Facts: Bushwick Reigns as the Spanish-Speaking Capital of Brooklyn

Bushwick has the most Spanish speakers of any neighborhood in Brooklyn.

Dawgs All Day Brings Community Empowerment To A Local Doggie Daycare

Owner Vannessa Cruz started her business after adopting her own dog. She's made it her mission to empower other community members through her success.

City Removed Over 60 Garbage Bins In Ridgewood To Clean Up Streets

The measure to save money by removing street trash bins has affected Harlem and Ridgewood the most.

Urban Agriculture Strikes A Win With Espinal And Adam’s Collective Charter

Brooklyn elected officials announced a new joint sponsored legislation to expand urban agriculture and maintain community shared space at Ashford Street Abundant Garden.

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