If elected, the current Democratic district leader would unseat incumbent Democrat Erik Dilan.
A guide to the City Council candidates in District 34, 37 and 30 running this general election.
Bushwick’s Sen. Salazar says “This is good” but pushes for more steps to “protect immigrant New Yorkers from ICE.”
An ever-evolving list of Bushwick Instagram accounts to follow for all app users living in and around the neighborhood.
An ever-evolving list of Bushwick Twitter accounts to follow for all app users living in and around the neighborhood.
Nearly a month after the storm, Hurricane Ida relief has been made available for undocumented New Yorkers who do not qualify for FEMA assistance.
An ever-evolving list of Bushwick organizations that are actively in need of volunteers.
“The DSA needs to do a better job of organizing in those life-long Brooklynite communities,” say young Democratic Party organizers.
A guide to the candidates running to represent New York’s District 34
‘I have not formally endorsed yet, but…’ the former Bushwick councilman says, with a wink.
Neighborhood stalwarts like Pearl’s, Old Stanley’s and 3 Diamond Door are calling it quits for now, while several others circulate an open letter to Cuomo.
Local nonprofit helps tenants fight against housing displacement, landlord harassment, and gentrification
‘Our campaign was going to win,’ Ousted Candidates Plan For Next Year
Information on the candidate’s you’ll see on your ballot. Be sure to cast your vote by Tuesday June 23, 2020!
“They are taking advantage of my elderly residents”: Tenant Association President Bars State Senate Candidate Andy Marte (left) and District Leader Tommy Torres (right) from NYCHA Grounds.
‘We know the fight is not over,’ activists says of their fight against the pipeline extension
Grove resident Matt Clifford created a Facebook page in which the city and state governments’ response to the COVID crisis is sharply criticized and resources useful to impacted renters are collected.
The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the election for Rafael Espinal’s seat until June but the candidates are still running and “politics is still alive and well in Brooklyn”
The letter dated March 30, is signed by 30 New York state lawmakers on the city, state, and federal levels, urges Governor Cuomo to withdraw his Medicare Redesign Team’s proposed Medicaid funding cut
Over the weekend, the NYPD was videotaped arresting a churro vendor at the Broadway Junction station.
Salazar raises concerns in Albany regarding pipeline expansion; Brookly Energy Provider, National Grid, likely violated its own procedures in a sudden rush to deny services this year.
Costumes, candy, and cocktails, here’s what you need to know and where you need to be this Halloweekend!
Get a beer with a Bernie Bro, hang with the Yang Gang.
The series is a part of a larger summer City Parks program giving focus to underrepresented and low-income communities
“Low-income communities of color, such as Bushwick, have historically been denied access to green space compared to other New York City communities.”
“I absolutely believe that there is a compromise in which we protect tenants from being evicted and we also take into account safety concerns,” said Sen. Salazar.
Local residents struggle in fight against loft building landlord.
The proposed legislation has been hailed as one of the most progressive climate change policies.
