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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Senate Candidate Julia Salazar Keeps Bringing in the Endorsements

The local candidate has received support from local and national groups.

Attend Congresswoman Velázquez’s Immigration Rights Forum This Sunday

Congresswoman Velázquez will host an Immigration Forum this Sunday.

Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez Wants to See Young New Yorkers and Bushwick Residents Succeed

The congresswoman lays out the problems faced by young New Yorkers and announces a panel to take place on the subject in Bushwick.

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.

Get Ready to Vote: Tomorrow Is Bushwick’s Congressional Primary!

Get ready to vote in the primaries again, Bushwick!

Begin Again in Bushwick: A Local Church Will Host a A Summons Adjudication Event This Weekend

You don't have to wait until Sunday for your (minor) sins to be forgiven this week: This Saturday, a Bushwick church is hosting the borough's 4th ever "Begin Again" event, which provides locals with an opportunity to resolve any outstanding low-level “quality of life” summonses they might have on their legal records

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

Group Encouraging Bushwick Residents to Stand Up to Shady Landlords Rallies Tomorrow in Maria Hernandez Park

Ask any New Yorker about a bad experience with a landlord, and they’ll probably have a story or two to tell