Thirty-six out of 51 councilmembers have sponsored the bill, which would grant more than 800,000 permanent residents and work permit holders the right to vote in city elections.
Those who want to support families impacted by Tuesday’s explosion in nearby Cypress Hills can do so through Sen. Julia Salazar’s GoFundMe.
The curbside composting service resumed in October this year, but only in some eligible neighborhoods.
Resident-led groups can receive cash grants of $5,000 to support their projects.
In the meantime, the neighborhood offers food distributions, pantries and community fridges.
Many community boards, including CB4, have pushed back against making New York’s restaurant sidewalk seating permanent. But the city will likely move forward with the program anyway.
An updated look at Bushwick’s vaccination rates, in the wake of NYC vaccine mandates.
To attend the day-long event filled with music, presentations, a graduation ceremony and the mural reveal, be sure to RSVP.
A guide to the City Council candidates in District 34, 37 and 30 running this general election.
The DSNY is asking: What locations could use a corner litter basket?
City data reveals that more than 10,000 additional people in the Bushwick area have become fully vaccinated over the past three weeks.
NYC’s active Open Streets are mostly in “predominantly white” and “wealthy” neighborhoods, according to the study.
With the NYC General Election approaching, these are the important dates and details you need to know.
An ever-evolving list of Bushwick Twitter accounts to follow for all app users living in and around the neighborhood.
How to bring curbside composting to Bushwick, according to the DSNY, and where you can drop off your compost in the meantime.
City data reveals vaccination rates in Bushwick and surrounding neighborhoods.
To those who want to get involved in their community, but aren’t sure where to start, Chloe says to ‘Just go for it!’
Based on factors like poverty levels, green space and air conditioner ownership, Bushwick and a number of other city neighborhoods are more vulnerable than others to the effects of extreme heat.
Everyone can learn how to protect Mother Earth at this free, family-friendly event.
Organizers Qween Jean and Gia Love call for Bushwick to support the Black Lives Matter movement and the LGBTQ+ community. If you say “BLM” and do not support the queer Black community, then you are not for liberation, Qween said.
After going digital last year, the Bushwick Open Studios annual art walk returns this month.
Jennifer Gutierrez, the Democratic nominee for City Council member of District 34, says “affordability” does not line up with the income of Bushwick residents.
A guide to finding pet care for dogs, cats and even other pets in and around Bushwick.
The neighborhood is called Williamsburg, East Williamsburg or Bushwick, depending on who you ask.
The relaunched organics waste collection program will continue to only serve limited neighborhoods in the city.
Data from the Administration for Children’s Services reveals a sharp increase in the number of foster care placements in Brooklyn.
Juan Ardila, the 27-year-old progressive, came up roughly 500 votes shy against incumbent Councilman Robert Holden, with roughly 46 percent of the vote according to early tallies. Ardila hasn’t yet conceded.
A vision for the future of Queens remains murky.
Check out these LGBTQ+ businesses in and around Bushwick during Pride month and beyond.
There is still a deep need for more restaurant relief says Congresswoman Velázquez
A local city council candidate makes the case for alternatives to big real estate
Reportedly, fentanyl has been found in cocaine around Bushwick.
A guide to the candidates running to represent New York’s District 30
A guide to the candidates running to represent Brooklyn’s District 37