Beyond the Ballot: Examining Bushwick’s Local Candidates and Their Policies

In the upcoming elections, Bushwick residents will see several familiar faces on the ballot as local incumbents run largely unopposed. However, the race for New York’s 7th Congressional District presents a contest for Bushwick voters, with long-time incumbent Nydia Velázquez facing Republican challenger William Kregler.

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Beyond the Ballot: Examining Bushwick’s Local Candidates and Their Policies

In the upcoming elections, Bushwick residents will see several familiar faces on the ballot as local incumbents run largely unopposed. However, the race for New York’s 7th Congressional District presents a contest for Bushwick voters, with long-time incumbent Nydia Velázquez facing Republican challenger William Kregler.

Out In Bushwick’s Own Puerto Rico Day Parade

Minor political drama over parade organization ensues

What Will Change in Bushwick This Year? Local Elected Officials Outline Goals for 2022

Discussing housing, healthcare, employment, maternal health and more with Maritza Davila, Erik Dilan, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, Antonio Reynoso and Julia Salazar.

Construction Has Started on Bushwick’s Rheingold Senior Residences, an Affordable Housing Complex

The new building will feature 94 units, communal lounges on each floor and plenty of green outdoor space.

‘Verbal Attacks’ During Recent Meeting Show Growing Rift in Brooklyn Democratic Party

A recent Brooklyn Democratic Party meeting included "verbal attacks" and the removal of a district leader.

Sen. Salazar, Other Local Progressives Back Maya Wiley For Mayor

State Sen. Julia Salazar, Assemblymembers Maritza Davila and Emily Gallagher and District Leader Samy Nemir-Olivares have announced their support for Maya Wiley.

Queens neighborhoods gear up to fight new homeless shelters

The scene at a recent town hall meeting illustrates the deep-seated anger over two planned shelters in Ridgewood, Glendale and Maspeth.

Bushwick Community Fair Offers Free Legal Counseling and Tenants Rights Services this August

El Puente in partnership with Assemblywoman Davila, is hosting a free Bushwick & Williamsburg CommUNITY Resource Fair on Saturday, August 24, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Maria Hernandez Park.

Bushwick Residents Call for Stop Work Order on Proposed Homeless Shelter on Wyckoff Avenue

Bushwick residents have called for a five-year compromise with the city and CORE Services Group on the proposed men’s shelter at 97 Wyckoff Ave.,

Feeding The Holiday Spirit: The Precinct is Giving Away Turkeys to Families in Need This Sunday

Turkey drive 2k18: the 83rd precinct and many others have partnered to give out turkeys this Sunday as part of their yearly pre-holiday tradition.

Attend Congresswoman Velázquez’s Immigration Rights Forum This Sunday

Congresswoman Velázquez will host an Immigration Forum this Sunday.

No K2! Bushwick Community and Business Owners Join the Doe Fund March Against the Drug

The Doe Fund marched against K2 on Tuesday afternoon, making it their second public demonstration against the highly addictive drug.

Bushwick Residents and Officials Talk Over Two L Train Closure Options at Formal MTA Meeting

The MTA's top brass met with the public and elected officials at Bed-Stuy's Marcy Avenue Armory on Thursday night to field the public's questions and present two main approaches to scheduling L train closures during repairs to the Canarsie tubes that will start in 2019

Residents Facing MTA “Relocation” Meet to Share Concerns

Bushwick community members who occupy twenty-six apartments on the triangular block adjacent to the Myrtle Ave-Broadway station on the J, M and Z trains and who discovered last week that M train work will necessitate that they leave their homes for a definite 6-10 months and possibly much longer met Wednesday night to share their experiences and consider plans of action