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Heat Advisory Throughout NYC This Week

Thanks to the heat and humidity this week, several city agencies are warning New Yorkers to take extra precautions.

Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Saw Increase in Use of Stop and Frisk in 2017

The use of stop and frisk grew 15 percent from 2016 to 2017 in Bushwick.

Change of Plans: Bushwick Won’t Get Curbside Composting in 2018

The Department of Sanitation has paused plans to bring curbside collection of organics to Bushwick and other parts of NYC.

Fast Facts: The Most Popular Dog in Bushwick is…

According to dog licensing data from the Department of Health, pitbulls are currently the most popular dogs in Bushwick.

Bushwick Parents: Explore the Neighborhood’s Public Schools at the District 32 School Fair

This Saturday, the Community Education Council will host a School Fair to showcase the neighborhood's public school offerings.

4 Pride Parties in Ridgewood and Bushwick This Weekend

There are a number of pride events this weekend in Ridgewood and Bushwick for celebrating empowerment.

2 Dead in Recent Queens Fires

Two elderly Queens residents died this Monday from two separate fires across the borough.

Beat the Heat in Bushwick and Beyond

Though many Bushwick and Ridgewood residents have ACs and fans, there are families who can't afford a cooling system to stave off the humidity. Luckily, there are public cooling centers in the area.

Affordable Housing Tops List of Concerns for Bushwick Residents

When Bushwick residents call their city council members to raise issues, it's most often about affordable housing.

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