The non-profit Mil Mundos en Común has launched “Getting Bushwick Connected,” its first fundraiser to subsidize the installation of free internet for households in need.
District 34’s incoming representative has published a form, which you can use to offer feedback on the most pressing issues in the community.
In Bushwick, somewhere between 10-15 percent of students experienced homelessness last school year, according to the report.
Nemir-Olivares seeks to unseat incumbent Democrat Erik Dilan in the June 2022 primaries.
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.
Motivated by personal experience, the expected City Council member plans to lead District 34 toward a more equitable future.
If elected, the current Democratic district leader would unseat incumbent Democrat Erik Dilan.
A glimpse into the countless programs offered by Buhwick’s local public libraries.
A guide to the City Council candidates in District 34, 37 and 30 running this general election.
What changes do you want to see in Bushwick? Let Community Board 4 know before October 25.
“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.”
A directory for finding support, counseling and alternatives to police for survivors of domestic violence.
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.
Look up and support your local community garden in providing sustenance and critical green space.
The neighborhood eatery has kept its doors open throughout the pandemic and attracted more customers than ever.
An ever-evolving list of Bushwick organizations that are actively in need of volunteers.
The Fund Excluded Workers Coalition calls on the community for volunteers now that applications are underway.
Organizers “reclaimed” a vacant ground-floor commercial space in Bushwick on July 20.
Fewer permits for the construction of new buildings were issued in 2020 than previous years.
According to the NYC Board of Elections’ second report on ranked-choice results, Council Member Antonio Reynoso decisively leads with 54.8 percent of the vote, with Jo Anne Simon at 45.2 percent.
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.
Two local city council candidates say how they would change how police operate in local communities.
In a crowded race, candidates promise to do more than Eric Adams.
State Sen. Julia Salazar, Assemblymembers Maritza Davila and Emily Gallagher and District Leader Samy Nemir-Olivares have announced their support for Maya Wiley.
A local city council candidate makes the case for alternatives to big real estate
From the life and times of ‘the original Bushwick beatnik’
Whoever wins in June will have to decide what to do about the NYCHA deficit
A guide to the candidates running to represent Brooklyn’s District 37
A guide to the candidates running to represent New York’s District 34
A new organization is delivering free food and beverages to families in public housing developments in Bushwick, Bed-Stuy and Williamsburg
‘The work is political, but we don’t want so much to get caught in a lot of the Brooklyn party politics’