politics

A Brief Rundown of the 18th District New York State Senate Race: Dilan Vs. Salazar, Turned Strange

The primary is on September 13th, for both candidates on the way .

New York’s Primary is September 13th, Here’s Why Many Won’t Make It To The Polls

New York has one of the worst rates of voter suppression in the region.

Two Events To Consider This Week: Meet Ocasio-Cortez And Illuminate Displacement

There's a chance to meet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and shine a light on displacement in Bushwick.

Representative Velázquez Fights to Remove ‘Police’ Label from I.C.E. Uniforms

The bill could help better protect local immigrants in their interactions with federal immigration agents.

Bushwick Gallery Owner Says President Trump’s Tariffs May Affect His Business

Gallery owner Harry Zhang is worried about how the 25% tariff on Chinese imports will hurt collectors and dealers.

How To Canvas For Senator Martin Malavé Dilan

New York's primary elections for Senate are coming closer and closer.

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.

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...

What Is Democratic Socialism? A Q & A With The North Brooklyn DSA

Democratic Socialism has surged in popularity in the past two years. Bushwick Daily spoke to the North Brooklyn Chapter of...

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.

Council Member Espinal Wants to Provide Mental Health Service to For Minors Visiting NYC Jails

The Council Member, who represents various Brooklyn neighborhoods including Bushwick, made the proposal last month.

“This Is America” Themed Art Show Brought A Conversation About Race to Ridgewood

Jean Edouard’s hands moved swiftly across the canvas. First with strokes of red and white, then finishes with blue. He...

Op-Ed: The Case for Granting Non-Citizens the Right to Vote in NYC

The midterm elections are coming up later this year, and here at Bushwick Daily, we’re posting op-eds on politics and...

Senate Candidate Julia Salazar Discusses Democratic Socialism at Starr Bar

Podcaster Virgil Texas interviewed State Senate candidate Julia Salazar this Tuesday in front of a packed house at Starr Bar....

Plastic Straws, Bushwick Zoning and a Path into Politics: A Conversation with City Councilman Rafael

Before Espinal started thinking big about ways New York could be a leader in progressive politics. He was just the...

After the NY Times Profile, Egyptian Media Gives Ridgewood Bodega Owner the Cold Shoulder

After Hatem El-Gamasy's profile appeared in The New York Times, the backroom political pundit and Ridgewood bodega owner stopped getting...

Everything is Not OK: Bushwick Graffiti Artist’s Mural on Wyckoff Decries Trump Administration

Adam Fujita is a modern activist getting his message out the best way he knows how— through street art.

Know Your Rights: Bushwick Responds to ICE Arrests

Bushwick was the center of rumors about checkpoints and arrests over the weekend, making it difficult to separate fact from...

Bushwick’s Community Plan Summit Is Back On the Calendar on February 11

For years, Bushwick residents have worked with the city on a plan for the neighborhood's future. Now is the time...

How Bushwick Millennials are Changing the Face of the Economy and the Neighborhood

Why are so many Bushwick millennials under-employed, and what it means for the neighborhood.

A Bushwick Photographer’s Collaboration With Shepard Fairey Has Already Impacted the Women’s March

French-Senegalese Photographer Delphine Diallo's portrait of a serene child was adapted into an illustration by iconic street artist Shepard Fairey.

A “What If Bernie Won?” Film Fest Is Coming to East Williamsburg

The President Sanders film festival is an opportunity for local filmmakers to present their visions of what America would have...

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...

How Bushwick Residents Can Prepare for the Next Presidency

As the next presidential administration's appointments are announced, here are some things New Yorkers can do to get ready for...

Opinion: America, You Broke Our Heart

Many of us are afraid today, not only for the nation and the world but for our very individual rights.

Gird Yourselves: 21 Places Where You Can Watch the Election Results in Bushwick

The 2016 election is almost over!

The Final Presidential Debate of 2016 Is Tonight! Here Are 17 Places Where You Can Watch in Bushwick

There is absolutely no reason for anyone to watch this thing sober.

Where to Watch Tonight’s First Vice Presidential Debate in Bushwick

Kaine and Pence are not as colorful, literally or figuratively, as the duo onstage at last week's debate, but hear...

UPDATE: Be There: The Date is Set for a Bushwick Community Plan Summit

If you're a Bushwick resident, then please attend this meeting!

Where to Watch the First Presidential Debates in Bushwick

On Monday morning, the candidates were neck and neck in polls.

Help The City Help Bushwick: It’s Time to Propose Participatory Budgeting Projects

From now through September 30th, Bushwick residents can submit proposals for public projects—and If selected at neighborhood assemblies, the projects...

This High Profile Activist Will Speak at Bushwick’s Base Next Weekend

Eric McDavid has had a turbulent past decade—and his experiences are both riveting and highly topical in the current political...

Try Our Wicked Lady’s Feel The Bern Margarita While Contributing to the Bernie Sanders Campaign!

Imagine, if you will, reader, that the tagline “feel the bern” originated when a yuge Bernie Sanders fan downed several drinks while...

Danny DeVito and Rosario Dawson Showed Up at a Bushwick Bernie Dance Party Last Night

A political party that took place at Bushwick's

The Traveling Bernie Sanders Power Hour Came to the Greenpoint Waterfront on Friday [PHOTOS]

Going out to Feel The Bern gave Brooklyn chills in more way than one on Friday: on one hand, the brisk...

This DIY Endorsement Above Bushwick’s Market Hotel Champions A Big Sanders Campaign Commitment

Bright blue signage that sits above Mr

Local Latino Activists Meet to Support Bernie on the Eve of Big Wisconsin Win

Central Station opened its doors to host the first Bushwick event for the National Latino Outreach Team for Bernie

Bushwick Residents Receive Increased Access to Immigration Assistance

Make the Road New York (MRNY), already a wide-reaching non-profit serving Bushwick and greater New York City, is expanding their...

This WNYC Podcast About Gentrification Is Required Listening for Bushwick

Excellent gentrification reporting is a major accomplishment

L Train Straphangers Propose Additional East River Tunnel to Prevent Years-Long Service Outage

L train-dependent Brooklyn residents, business owners and officials met in Williamsburg Wednesday night to grapple with the paucity of L train...

This Giant Bernie Sanders Effigy Will Eat Your Student Loans This Weekend

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On The Eve of the Eric Garner Verdict, Bushwick Reacts to Ferguson, Missouri [Update]

Police Officers stop a civilian at Myrtle-Broadway two weeks after a 20-year-old farebeater was sent to the hospital by a...

Rheingold Brewery Rezoning Update: Community Group Meets Tonight

Are you concerned about the proposed rezoning of the former Rheingold Brewery complex? As we've reported, many concerned Bushwick residents...

Banksy in Bushwick Decoded: Talk with Subway Art Blogger Jowy Romano

While we're thrilled that Banksy's put up a new work that Bushwick can call its very own, the incomparable international...

And the Winner of the Democratic Public Advocate Runoff Election is….

Letitia James, ladies and gentleman!

How Will the Government Shutdown Affect Bushwick

The government's budget deadline has passed, the Senate and the House were not able to agree on a spending bill...

The NYPD Wants You to Install iOS7 on Your Fax Machine

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...

Fast Food Workers Prepare to Strike on Thursday

New York City is the land of a thousand fast food joints, and our neighborhood is no exception