New York City is practically synonymous with rats. And Bushwick, with all of its sanitation problems, is no exception.
In Bushwick, somewhere between 10-15 percent of students experienced homelessness last school year, according to the report.
Nurse, along with a group of other elected officials and organizers, are calling on Speaker Cory Johnson to schedule a vote for the bill Intro 1867.
Sandy Nurse, a stalwart community organizer and proud carpenter, has won the election to be the next representative for Brooklyn’s 37th District.
Jennifer Gutiérrez, a Queens-born activist and former chief of staff to Brooklyn Borough President-Elect Antonio Reynoso, has won the election to be the 34th District City Council representative.
Antonio Reynoso, a North Brooklyn native, has won the election to be Brooklyn’s next borough president.
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Motivated by personal experience, the expected City Council member plans to lead District 34 toward a more equitable future.
“Great news! Cleaner streets and sidewalks are on the way,” said Antonio Reynoso, City Council District 34 representative and candidate for Brooklyn borough president.
A guide to the City Council candidates in District 34, 37 and 30 running this general election.
Swing by Reinaldo Salgado Playground to see the photos, catch a game of fútbol and enjoy some empanadas and, if it’s cold, some canelazo.
Twenty of Meryl Meisler’s photos of Bushwick in the 1980s and 1990s are installed on fence outside of the Roland Hayes schoolyard.
“We encourage people to take time for their tea, to sit with their friends, to take time with their sweets,” said Nasim Alikhani, owner of Sofreh Cafe.
“There’s a huge need for all kinds of things here,” said Rooney. “That’s something we learn every single day. Housing, food, clothing, ESL services, definitely mental health.”
“I think the fact that this is becoming a conversation is important. Just that within itself is creating a lot of positive impact,” said Anya Sapozhnikova, co-founder of House of Yes.
Nearly a month after the storm, Hurricane Ida relief has been made available for undocumented New Yorkers who do not qualify for FEMA assistance.
Bushwick photographers Meryl Meisler and Rafael Fuchs showcase neighborhood photos spanning 1981-2021 at the Thames Art Center.
Compared to Tropical Storm Henri, water leak complaints approximately doubled both in Bushwick and citywide. There were nearly eight times as many calls as there were that same day the previous year.
About 10 percent of Brooklyn’s drop-off sites are in and around Bushwick.
What exactly are your rights as a tenant in this city, and what are the legal obligations of landlords?
This Saturday, July 31, Farewell Bar will host a pop-up market featuring work made by local designers and artists.
Since the fateful month of March 2020, the Ridgewood bar and restaurant has added a general store and a farmer’s market, with an oyster fest and multiple pop-ups around the corner.
Fewer permits for the construction of new buildings were issued in 2020 than previous years.
Of those, 56 are registered as both minority and women-owned businesses.
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.
Democratic primary results are in for districts encompassing Bushwick, Ridgewood and East Williamsburg as of late Tuesday night
“I’m not going to be a NIMBY about it,” says one local bar owner.
After 11 years of service work, Carolina Hernandez, a Guatemalan immigrant, has opened Tikal Café on the corner of Decatur and Knickerbocker.
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Bushwick business owners are keeping the mask requirement in place, for now.
At La Casa Art House, a low-key, grunge style attracts artists without galleries or even, sometimes, websites.
‘They can no longer keep up with the rent. You’ve seen Myrtle Avenue, it’s all empty, it’s all for rent.’
