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Who’s running for city council in the 34th District?

Who’s running for city council in the 34th District?

A guide to the candidates running to represent New York’s District 34

Things Could Be Different In Bushwick

Things Could Be Different In Bushwick

Local Mutual Aid Groups Say They’ll Sit City Elections Out

Local Mutual Aid Groups Say They’ll Sit City Elections Out

‘The work is political, but we don’t want so much to get caught in a lot of the Brooklyn party politics’

All About That Paper Boy Love Prince

All About That Paper Boy Love Prince

Sandy Nurse: Co-Governance Is A Model For City Governance

Sandy Nurse: Co-Governance Is A Model For City Governance

This Election, You’ll Rank Your Choices

This Election, You’ll Rank Your Choices

In a wide-open election, candidates in Brooklyn (and all over NYC) will be running on ranked ballots for the first time

Here Comes Myrtle Point: Ridgewood’s New Tower To Be Its Tallest

Here Comes Myrtle Point: Ridgewood’s New Tower To Be Its Tallest

‘They can no longer keep up with the rent. You’ve seen Myrtle Avenue, it’s all empty, it’s all for rent.’

Police Now Searching For Subway Stabber

Police Now Searching For Subway Stabber

The Kosciuszko Street J station is the latest to be hit with a violent assault

A Nightmare Becomes A Miracle

A Nightmare Becomes A Miracle

2020 Impact Statement

2020 Impact Statement

On the heels of this singularly terrible year, Bushwick Daily needs your help

Revel Scooters are Back on the Streets With New Safety Protocols for Riders

Revel Scooters are Back on the Streets With New Safety Protocols for Riders

Trump’s unemployment relief order would cost New York $4 billion. Here’s what it could mean for you

Trump’s unemployment relief order would cost New York $4 billion. Here’s what it could mean for you

On Saturday Trump signed an executive order that could extend unemployment benefits to a reduced rate of $400 per week.

Archie’s Pizzeria Closes Amid Sexual Assault and Misconduct Allegations Against Co-Owner

Archie’s Pizzeria Closes Amid Sexual Assault and Misconduct Allegations Against Co-Owner

Parks and Playgrounds Are Open, But Dog Runs Aren’t?  Bushwick Dog Owners Aren’t Happy

Parks and Playgrounds Are Open, But Dog Runs Aren’t? Bushwick Dog Owners Aren’t Happy

“People are sitting outside at tables and going back to their workplaces, getting their hair done, but I can’t go to the dog run.” – Amy Willard, Volunteer Director for Maria Hernandez Dog Run Pack

2020 Primary Race Primer: The North Brooklyn Candidates

2020 Primary Race Primer: The North Brooklyn Candidates

Information on the candidate’s you’ll see on your ballot. Be sure to cast your vote by Tuesday June 23, 2020!

NYC Begins Reopening: What You Need to Know About Phase 1

NYC Begins Reopening: What You Need to Know About Phase 1

Learn more about the reopening of NYC and how you might be affected.

Paperboy Love Prince Wins Petition Challenge and Will Remain on District 7 Ballot

Paperboy Love Prince Wins Petition Challenge and Will Remain on District 7 Ballot

Love Prince who is running against Incumbent Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez in the District 7 Democratic Primary Wins Their Petitioning Case and Will be on the voting ballot this June.

The Bitter Fight for Brooklyn’s City Council Seat is Complicated by Coronavirus

The Bitter Fight for Brooklyn’s City Council Seat is Complicated by Coronavirus

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”

Resource Guide for Artists and Freelancers During the COVID19 Crisis [Updated]

Resource Guide for Artists and Freelancers During the COVID19 Crisis [Updated]

A New Bushwick Political Club Forms and Invites the Community to Join Them at First Meeting

A New Bushwick Political Club Forms and Invites the Community to Join Them at First Meeting

On December 16, the new civic organization will introduce itself to the community, recruit board members, and serve food from local vendors.

A Female-Focused Co-Working Space is Coming to Williamsburg with Childcare and Lactation Room

A Female-Focused Co-Working Space is Coming to Williamsburg with Childcare and Lactation Room

This trans and non-binary inclusive space offers multiple amenities.

Sustainable Mini Shop Brings an Ethical, Accessible, and Inclusive Alternative to NYFW

Sustainable Mini Shop Brings an Ethical, Accessible, and Inclusive Alternative to NYFW

“The fashion industry is the perfect microscope for examining trade policy, environmental racism, labor rights, and human rights.”

$1 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Bushwick Police Accused of Stop-and-Frisk

$1 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Bushwick Police Accused of Stop-and-Frisk

Travis Simmons alleges two cops from Bushwick’s 83rd Precinct handcuffed, beaten, and arrested him without any evidence.

Six Bushwick Bars to Watch the Democratic Presidential Debate

Six Bushwick Bars to Watch the Democratic Presidential Debate

Get a beer with a Bernie Bro, hang with the Yang Gang.

8 Romantic Bushwick Restaurants for the Perfect Date

8 Romantic Bushwick Restaurants for the Perfect Date

Eat Delicious Food and Support These Seven Minority-Owned Businesses in Bushwick

Eat Delicious Food and Support These Seven Minority-Owned Businesses in Bushwick

Food as a political act.

Bushwick Public Schools Found High Levels of Lead in Drinking Water

Bushwick Public Schools Found High Levels of Lead in Drinking Water

Despite programs that were designed to eliminate lead from schools years ago, P.S. 376, P.S. 106, and I.S. 383 are struggling to eradicate the issue.

Bushwick Artist Fights Social Media Nipple Censorship Despite Continuous Ban

Bushwick Artist Fights Social Media Nipple Censorship Despite Continuous Ban

“What gender is this nipple? Who can tell with certainty? Who gets to decide? Is it a threat to the public? Does it need to be removed? Does it violate the community standard?”

Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

On June 11, the New York City Council’s Committee on Land Use held a hearing on Council Member Rafael Espinal’s bill calling for the development of an urban agricultural plan.

Community-Based Project will  Research the Impacts of Cleaning Supplies on Latinx Domestic Workers

Community-Based Project will Research the Impacts of Cleaning Supplies on Latinx Domestic Workers

Lack of health insurance, coupled with harmful chemical products, only serve to create a potentially life-threatening work environment.

Ridgewood Representatives Discuss Bills Impacting Local Rental Market with Community Members

Ridgewood Representatives Discuss Bills Impacting Local Rental Market with Community Members

How and what is impacting the rental market in Ridgewood?

New Report Shows Disproportionate Risk to Latinx Communities from Climate Change

New Report Shows Disproportionate Risk to Latinx Communities from Climate Change

Lift Like a Girl: A Bushwick Powerlifting Gym Centers Female and Non-Binary People

Lift Like a Girl: A Bushwick Powerlifting Gym Centers Female and Non-Binary People

With special events for minorities, as well, like a training session called Muslim Women Learn to Lift, Black Girls Lift, and Fuerza Latina.