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Father Knows Best to close after 10 years in Bushwick, plans to reopen with new concept

After a decade near the Wilson L, the neighborhood's living room pours its last drink Saturday, but owner Chris Taha promises a new concept will take its place within...

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Two Teens Stabbed in Bushwick After Puerto Rican Day Parade

Two Teens Stabbed in Bushwick After Puerto Rican Day Parade No arrests made; police investigation ongoing

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Bushwick Celebrates Puerto Rican Heritage with Knickerbocker Avenue Parade Led by Congresswoman Velázquez

The 7th annual Knickerbocker Avenue Puerto Rican Day Parade, with Nydia Velázquez as Grand Marshal, this sunday 3pm kickoff

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Exposed Rat Poison Scattered Near Kids’ Playground at Maria Hernandez Park — Furious Dog Owners Sound Alarm on ‘Reckless’ NYC Parks Department

Toxic blue pellets identified as dangerous BlueMax Meal Bait found completely unsecured along Knickerbocker side of Maria Hernandez Park with zero safety containment or warning signs

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Bossa Nova Civic Club Closed Indefinitely After Tragic Building Fire

One person is in serious but stable condition, a dog did not survive, and the building sustained significant damage. A GoFundMe has been set up.

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The Fight Against The North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues With a Decision on Feb. 7

In just a few weeks, Governor Hochul and the DEC will decide whether or not to allow National Grid to install fracked gas vaporizers at the apex of the North Brooklyn Pipeline.

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Weekly Update on Current Bushwick Covid Numbers, as of Jan. 12

Information on positive Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Bushwick and all of New York City.

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$4.3 Million Project To Reduce Storm Flooding Is Underway at Bushwick II Houses

The citywide project is estimated to capture 55 million gallons of stormwater each year.

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Famous Leonard Library Set To Reopen Jan. 10

The iconic library will reopen Monday, following a temporary closure due to renovations.

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New ‘Interborough Express’ Proposed by Gov. Hochul Would Connect Bushwick With Other Neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens

Gov. Hochul has ordered the MTA to begin the environmental review process for the project immediately.

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To-go Drinks Will Return to New York, Says Gov. Hochul

“Cheers, New York!”

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An Update on Current Bushwick Covid Numbers, as of Jan. 3

Information on positive Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Bushwick and all of New York City.

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Will New ‘Smart Compost’ Bins Expand to Bushwick?

What are those orange compost bins popping up in Astoria and Lower Manhattan? Will they expand to other neighborhoods?

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As Omicron Spreads Throughout New York, Here are the Current Bushwick COVID Numbers

Testing lines and closures may remind you of spring 2020, but COVID hospitalizations and deaths remain comparatively low.

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New York City Council Bans Natural Gas in New Buildings

In a big move towards electrification, New York is saying goodbye to gas heaters and stoves in new buildings.

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Committee On Women and Gender Equity Passes Bill Establishing a Street Harassment Prevention Board

The board is tasked with identifying more sustainable solutions to end street harassment, as policing and criminalization efforts have not worked.

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Mayor de Blasio Releases Details for Upcoming NYC Private Sector Vaccine Mandate

Starting Dec. 27, all private sector workers must provide proof of vaccination.

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Mientras La Ciudad de Nueva York Planea Prohibir Instalaciones de Gas en Casa, La Lucha Contra el Gasoducto del Norte de Brooklyn Continúa

La propuesta de ley para prohibir instalaciones de gas en edificios nuevos posiblemente sea aprobada esta semana, mientras residentes de Bushwick continúan su lucha contra el gasoducto que National Grid está construyendo a través del Norte de Brooklyn.

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An Updated Look at Bushwick Crime Rates 2021

An overview of Bushwick's crime rates, along with details on how they compare to other neighborhoods'.

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As New York City Plans to Ban Gas Hookups in Buildings, the Fight Against the North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues

The bill banning gas hookups in new buildings is supposed to pass this week, all while local Bushwick residents continue to fight against the National Grid pipeline being built throughout North Brooklyn.

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