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Unions Back Gutiérrez In Re-Election Bid
The recently-elected Bushwick city council representative faces a challenge from Paperboy Prince.
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Projected Winners for the 2021 City Council Primary Election in Districts 30, 34 and 37
Democratic primary results are in for districts encompassing Bushwick, Ridgewood and East Williamsburg as of late Tuesday night
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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...
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Could The Next Borough President Be From Bushwick?
Antonio Reynoso's campaign could finally bring the largely ceremonial political crown to North Brooklyn.
News
Jobless New Yorkers Can Work At Polls Without Losing Unemployment Benefits
Fearful of a shortage, Gov. Cuomo is making an effort to encourage unemployed New Yorkers to become poll workers.
News
2018 Midterm Election Day Recap: Voting In And Around Bushwick & Local Results
Nydia Velazquez is till reping the district, Julia Salazar is getting started and national high stakes.
Community
A Super Quick Guide To Voting For The Midterms In Bushwick And Beyond
Links to find polling places and last minute info if needed.
News
Midterms 2018 In Brooklyn: Where To Watch Election Results In And Near Bushwick
Stay involved and informed for the midterm elections.
Community
Friday Fast Facts: Does Your Block Vote? Use This Interactive Map to Find Out
Midterms are only four days away. The time is now to make sure your friends, neighbors, and relatives get out...
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Friday Fast Fact: How Julia Salazar Won The Election
Polling data from election night shows how the votes shook out across the district.
Community
You Live In Bushwick/East Williamsburg/Ridgewood — You Should Vote Here, Too
The deadline to change your address is approaching. Here’s how to do it.
Community
Here’s How to Sign Up to Canvass for Senate Hopeful Julia Salazar
Salazar continues to gain traction in Bushwick through her online and in person outreach.
Long Reads
ZIP Codes and Politics: How Redrawing Borough Lines Redefined Bushwick and Ridgewood
Ridgewood and Bushwick were not always in separate boroughs like they are now.
Food and Drink
5 Places in Bushwick to Celebrate France’s Victory Over Fascism
These local French spots offer all kinds of options for celebration from bready to boozy to everything in between.
Arts & Culture
Knockdown Center Hosts Huge ‘Stay Nasty’ Festival to Help the Resistance Get Organized
Music, art, comedy, and activism come together in a four day festival to give people options for how to get...
Community
It’s National Voter Registration Day, Bushwick! Make Sure You’re All Set!
Last night's debate was a doozy.
Community
Primary Day is Upon Us! Get Out and Vote, Bushwick
Bushwick's primaries might boil down to Medina vs Dilan, but they are a true sign that the general election season...
Community
Start Planning Now: Bushwick’s Drunken Debate Watch Parties Are In the Works Already
Because no one is going to want to watch these debates alone or sober.
Bushwick
Get Ready to Vote: Tomorrow Is Bushwick’s Congressional Primary!
Get ready to vote in the primaries again, Bushwick!
Bushwick
Jeff Kurzon Hopes to Rep Bushwick and Bring Progressive Policies to the US Congress
Jeff Kurzon hopes that younger voters' enthusiasm for progressive policies ignited by a grassroots effort by Bernie Sanders and his...
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And the Winner of the Democratic Public Advocate Runoff Election is….
Letitia James, ladies and gentleman!
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It’s Primary Day! Do You Know Where Your Children Are Voting?
…just kidding, kids can’t vote. But you can! And you should, if you want to avoid having your neighbors assume...
People
Antonio Reynoso on Bushwick’s Creative Community and Arts Scene
Antonio Reynoso, 30, is a Williamsburg native who's running in this fall's election for the 34th district seat on the New...
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Bushwick Candidates Focused on Housing: Who is Who
Bushwick is divided between the 34th and the 37th Council districts