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Renovating The Dog Run At Maria Hernandez Becomes A $6.7 Million Project

Renovating The Dog Run At Maria Hernandez Becomes A $6.7 Million Project

Construction is expected to start late 2025.

The Way We Were, In 2023

The Way We Were, In 2023

From Post Malone to Punks for Palestine, we’re revisiting this year’s top local stories.

Scenes From A Local Market

Scenes From A Local Market

A local nonprofit runs a weekly farmers market at Maria Hernandez Park.

Trees in Hell

Trees in Hell

The city’s tree planting program hits Maria Hernandez

This Weekend, They’ll ‘Break for Justice’

This Weekend, They’ll ‘Break for Justice’

El Puente’s signature summer annual event hits Maria Hernandez on Saturday. It promises to be a public outlet for art and self expression, by way of break dancing

The Skaters Take Maria Hernandez

The Skaters Take Maria Hernandez

A short documentary makes the case for a new pump track as a democratizing force

Here’s Some Things That Are Happening This Week(end): May 19 – May 21

Here’s Some Things That Are Happening This Week(end): May 19 – May 21

Comedy shows! More comedy shows! And local eco-rapper Hila the Killa!

This Earth Day, Try Cleaning Up Bushwick

This Earth Day, Try Cleaning Up Bushwick

Or try out ‘a food scrap demo’ to possibly reduce your waste.

Here’s How 11 Bushwick Landmarks Got Their Names

Here’s How 11 Bushwick Landmarks Got Their Names

Maria Hernandez Park, Mominette, Wonderville, L’Imprimerie, Irving Avenue and more. Here’s how 11 of Bushwick’s most notable places got their names.

The Bushwick Instagram Accounts You Need To Follow

The Bushwick Instagram Accounts You Need To Follow

An ever-evolving list of Bushwick Instagram accounts to follow for all app users living in and around the neighborhood.

Events Happening This Week (September 23-29) in Bushwick

Events Happening This Week (September 23-29) in Bushwick

A Perreo party and outdoor marketplace at H0l0, an interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Runaway Rooftop, two mini music festivals and more! These are the events happening this week (September 23-29) in and around Bushwick.

Wick Pilates + Movement to Open Studio in Bushwick This Fall

Wick Pilates + Movement to Open Studio in Bushwick This Fall

Once held exclusively outdoors and online, Wick’s Pilates and movement classes will now have a space to call their own.

Events Happening This Week (September 8-15) in Bushwick

Events Happening This Week (September 8-15) in Bushwick

The return of Bushwig, a New York Fashion Week after party event at Farewell, a free music and dance performance in Maria Hernandez and more. These are the events happening this week (September 8-15) in and around Bushwick.

Catch a Game of Ecuavóley, Ecuador’s National Sport, on the Courts at Maria Hernández Park

Catch a Game of Ecuavóley, Ecuador’s National Sport, on the Courts at Maria Hernández Park

Ecuador’s national sport has made its way to Bushwick, where it thrives on the red-top courts at Maria Hernández Park.

Events Happening This Week (August 19-25) In Bushwick

Events Happening This Week (August 19-25) In Bushwick

A summer arts festival in Maria Hernandez Park, a dance party at Farewell Bar, Grand Street restaurant week and more! Here are the events happening this week (August 19-25) in Bushwick.

Large Turnout at Maria Hernandez Park to Celebrate $2.1 Billion Excluded Workers Fund

Large Turnout at Maria Hernandez Park to Celebrate $2.1 Billion Excluded Workers Fund

The Fund Excluded Workers Coalition calls on the community for volunteers now that applications are underway.

Excluded Workers Fund Launch Fair at Maria Hernandez Park This Saturday, August 14

Excluded Workers Fund Launch Fair at Maria Hernandez Park This Saturday, August 14

Start with a rally, learn how to apply and end with a dance party!

Turf Replacing Section of Basketball Courts at Maria Hernandez Park

Turf Replacing Section of Basketball Courts at Maria Hernandez Park

Fencing has gone up, and some of the basketball courts have shuttered for now.

Events Happening This Week (June 24-30) in Bushwick

Events Happening This Week (June 24-30) in Bushwick

A Pride-themed dance party at DorDor, Tasty Licks at Wet Spot, a Pride event at Trans-Pecos and more. These are the can’t-miss events happening this week (June 24-30) in Bushwick.

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

Bushwick Appreciates Black Lives Matter in Maria Hernandez Park

Bushwick Appreciates Black Lives Matter in Maria Hernandez Park

The Puppetmobile Will Visit Maria Hernandez Park with New Free Show on June 25

The Puppetmobile Will Visit Maria Hernandez Park with New Free Show on June 25

The series is a part of a larger summer City Parks program giving focus to underrepresented and low-income communities

Clean Bushwick Initiative is Working to Create a Trash-Free Neighborhood

Clean Bushwick Initiative is Working to Create a Trash-Free Neighborhood

Three local women gear up to create a green and sustainable community.

PHOTOS: CalabazaFest Brought Bushwick Together To Honor Culture, The Harvest And Family

PHOTOS: CalabazaFest Brought Bushwick Together To Honor Culture, The Harvest And Family

A Semi-Permanent Picnic in the Park

A Semi-Permanent Picnic in the Park

Maria Hernandez has never had a public art sculpture — until now.

Police and Community Leaders Recognize Honorees at 35th National Night Out Against Crime

Police and Community Leaders Recognize Honorees at 35th National Night Out Against Crime

Bushwick’s own 83rd precinct celebrated the 35th anniversary of National Night Out Against Crime with council members, city officials, and honorees at Maria Hernandez Park on Tuesday, August 7.

Celebrate the 35th National Night Out Against Crime This Tuesday

Celebrate the 35th National Night Out Against Crime This Tuesday

Join other Bushwick residents and the 83rd precinct at Maria Hernandez Park for food and fun.

El Mercadito, Maria Hernandez Park’s Resident Bodega

El Mercadito, Maria Hernandez Park’s Resident Bodega

El Mercadito is a decade-old neighborhood bodega ideally located for your next outing at Maria Hernandez Park

Maria Hernandez Park Will Get A Synthetic Soccer Field and a Misting Station in the Future

Maria Hernandez Park Will Get A Synthetic Soccer Field and a Misting Station in the Future

Let’s get misty.

Recycle Your Xmas Trees at Maria Hernandez Park This Weekend During MulchFest!

Recycle Your Xmas Trees at Maria Hernandez Park This Weekend During MulchFest!

Turn that old tree into wood chips to help city flora!

This Sunday, Maria Hernandez Park Will Transform into an Art Haven

This Sunday, Maria Hernandez Park Will Transform into an Art Haven

Music, food, poetry, theater, and action come together for a day-long celebration, and it’s all free.

Help Clean Up Maria Hernandez Park this Weekend, Be Rewarded with Free Food and Drinks

Help Clean Up Maria Hernandez Park this Weekend, Be Rewarded with Free Food and Drinks

Choose Your Own Bushwick Adventure This Saturday with BklynQuest

Choose Your Own Bushwick Adventure This Saturday with BklynQuest

The eating and drinking game has teams running around the neighborhood to complete challenges.

The Floasis Brought Fire and a Dose of Danger to Maria Hernandez Park

The Floasis Brought Fire and a Dose of Danger to Maria Hernandez Park

The event showcased the wide range of fire performers training in Bushwick and Beyond.