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Councilman Robert Holden Edges Progressive Newcomer Juan Ardila in 30th District, Bringing End to Tumultuous Race

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.

Bushwick

Community Board 4 Meetings Go Digital As COVID-19 Restrictions Continue

Despite the cancellation of major events, Bushwick community boards are functioning digitally by moving to web conferences.

Politics

Boris Santos: Williamsburg Native & Salazar Staffer Sets Sights on Assembly Member Seat

Boris Santos will be challenging incumbent Assembly Member Erik Dilan for seat at New York State's Assembly District 54.

Long Reads

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Untangling the city councilman and public advocate candidate’s machine origins and green aspirations.

Community

Bushwick’s Councilman Espinal Packs Roberta’s for Campaign Fundraiser

Roberta's hosted an all-day fundraiser to raise $40,000 for Espinal to run for New York City Public Advocate.

News

Rafael Espinal’s Campaign Kickoff for Public Advocate is Happening Tonight at House of Yes

It's fitting that the unofficial Night Mayor would launch a campaign at one of Bushwick's better known nightclubs.

News

Espinal’s Historic Campaign & Why the Special Election for NYC Public Advocate Matters for Bushwick

So far, a dozen candidates have officially announced their campaigns for the position including Bushwick’s District 37 City Councilmember , Rafael Espinal.

Community

Blockchain Enthusiasts Threw A Pepe The Frog Themed Party in Bushwick

Bushwick Generator is here. What is it?

News

Rafael Espinal Has Launched a Historic Campaign to Become Next Public Advocate of New York City

If he wins, Espinal will become the youngest politician, and the first Latino to be in city-wide politics.

Community

Friday Fast Facts: Number of Votes Cast in Bushwick Midterms Increases by 150% Since 2014

Voters in Bushwick showed up to the polls with much more force than they did in 2014.

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.

Music and Nightlife

Council Member Rafael Espinal And Bushwick’s House Of Yes Team Up To Combat Sexual Harassment

This package of legislation is the first of it's kind when it comes to addressing harassment in nightlife venues.

News

Bushwick Official Is Calling Out President Trump For Poor-Shaming Immigrants

Council Member Rafael Espinal has spoken out about immigrant rights several times this year.

Community

Puerto Rican Evacuees And Their Allies Remembered Hurricane Maria In East Williamsburg

News

Friday Fast Fact: How Julia Salazar Won The Election

Polling data from election night shows how the votes shook out across the district.

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