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Bushwick Native Seeks to Defend Historic Ridgewood Theatre From Real Estate Moguls

Anthony Arroyo is raising funds to fight off developers from the Ridgewood Theatre which he hopes to restore as an innovative community-focused performing arts space.

After the NY Times Profile, Egyptian Media Gives Ridgewood Bodega Owner the Cold Shoulder

After Hatem El-Gamasy's profile appeared in The New York Times, the backroom political pundit and Ridgewood bodega owner stopped getting interviews from back home.

This Ridgewood Deli Owner Moonlights as an Egyptian TV Pundit

El-Gamasy regularly appears on Egyptian news, commenting on U.S. politics, broadcasting from the back of his bodega.

How Bushwick Residents Can Help Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Here's your guide to fundraisers and supply drop-off points in the neighborhood.

RiseBoro Community Partnership: On the Rise in Bushwick and Beyond

A venerable neighborhood nonprofit gets a new name as it looks to the future.

Come Out for a Hurricane Irma Relief Rooftop Party Tomorrow!

Dancing and drinking for a cause is always better than just dancing and drinking!

Kick Off a Sweet Jewish New Year, Bushwick Style

Where to attend local services and get a traditional meal in the neighborhood.

Here Are All the Winners from the 2017 New York Primary

Bushwick voters turned out to vote in the primary on Tuesday. See which winners will be representing our neighborhood in the mayoral race and beyond.

Bushwick Comes Together Tonight for a Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser

Come to Bizarre tonight to dance for a cause!

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