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Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens

Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens

The Department of Transportation is installing several pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Vermont Place.

Friday Fast Fact: The City Has Over 300 Clothing and Textile Drop-Off Sites in Brooklyn

Friday Fast Fact: The City Has Over 300 Clothing and Textile Drop-Off Sites in Brooklyn

About 10 percent of Brooklyn’s drop-off sites are in and around Bushwick.

The City’s First Campaign on Overdose Prevention Kicks Off at House of Yes in Bushwick

The City’s First Campaign on Overdose Prevention Kicks Off at House of Yes in Bushwick

Public Advocate Introduces Bill to Mandate Racial Impact Study in City Rezoning Process

Public Advocate Introduces Bill to Mandate Racial Impact Study in City Rezoning Process

“It is a critical step in the struggle to stop the displacement and gentrification of neighborhoods of color.”

The Department of City Planning Presented the Bushwick Rezoning Plan

The Department of City Planning Presented the Bushwick Rezoning Plan

City and State Officials Continue Public Twitter Spat Over Contested Loft Law and North Brooklyn IBZ

City and State Officials Continue Public Twitter Spat Over Contested Loft Law and North Brooklyn IBZ

“I absolutely believe that there is a compromise in which we protect tenants from being evicted and we also take into account safety concerns,” said Sen. Salazar.

Council Member Espinal Launches Largest NYC Site for Urban Agriculture

Council Member Espinal Launches Largest NYC Site for Urban Agriculture

The website was launched with the help of Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.

The Department of City Planning Wants Your Input on Its “North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone” Draft!

The Department of City Planning Wants Your Input on Its “North Brooklyn Industrial Business Zone” Draft!

A second meeting about the North Brooklyn Industry and Innovation Plan will be held by the NYC Department of City Planning in East Williamsburg at the St

NYC DOT is Planning New Bike Lanes For Bushwick! Help Them by Answering An Online Survey

NYC DOT is Planning New Bike Lanes For Bushwick! Help Them by Answering An Online Survey

Bushwick bikers, 2015 is starting on a high note! NYC DOT is kickstarting a community planning initiative to develop a network of bike lanes to serve Bushwick

Read Property Presents Rheingold Plan to Skeptical Audience at City Council

Read Property Presents Rheingold Plan to Skeptical Audience at City Council

Representatives of Read Property made their pitch for the 10-building Rheingold project during a City Council hearing at City Hall Tuesday morning

Bushwick Councilman Espinal Takes Steps to Support Environmental Legislation

Bushwick Councilman Espinal Takes Steps to Support Environmental Legislation

Rafael Espinal has vowed to act against a national move away from environmental progress. Take a look at his proposed legislation.

Are “White Bodies” Gentrifying Bushwick? A Look at Census Data [Updated]

Are “White Bodies” Gentrifying Bushwick? A Look at Census Data [Updated]

[UPDATE: Please read editor’s note regarding the use of 2000 Census Data in this article and an attached apology

Community Board 4 Illegally Approved Rezoning of Rheingold Brewery

Community Board 4 Illegally Approved Rezoning of Rheingold Brewery

It seems that development plans at the Rheingold Brewery site in Bushwick are one step closer to the completion.

Inviting Realtors To Talk “Bushwick’s Future”

Inviting Realtors To Talk “Bushwick’s Future”

Try to talk about Bushwick and its future to ten people, and you will get ten different opinions

The Ever Elusive Borders of Bushwick

The Ever Elusive Borders of Bushwick

By Mariya Pylayev and Thomas Berkley

Drama In The Denizen

Drama In The Denizen

Safety concerns and money mixups now plague a luxury housing development In Bushwick

The Ties That Bind In Bushwick

The Ties That Bind In Bushwick

A local community fridge faces the threat of eviction, among other troubles

An Activist Walks Into A Bar.

An Activist Walks Into A Bar.

Why a former Democracy Now war correspondent opened the Starr Bar in Bushwick

Planting Seeds In Ridgewood

Planting Seeds In Ridgewood

Plans unveiled for a community garden at a vacant lot near Grover Cleveland Park

“We Needed This!” Hand-Made Clothes Are the Move at Vers

“We Needed This!” Hand-Made Clothes Are the Move at Vers

New boutique pushes locally-designed clothes

The FRESH Program Will Bring 3 New Supermarkets to Bushwick as a Way to Combat Food Insecurity

The FRESH Program Will Bring 3 New Supermarkets to Bushwick as a Way to Combat Food Insecurity

In the meantime, the neighborhood offers food distributions, pantries and community fridges.

Bushwick’s Community Board Takes a Stand Against Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Bushwick’s Community Board Takes a Stand Against Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Many community boards, including CB4, have pushed back against making New York’s restaurant sidewalk seating permanent. But the city will likely move forward with the program anyway.

Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Ranks as Higher Risk on Heat Vulnerability Index

Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Ranks as Higher Risk on Heat Vulnerability Index

Based on factors like poverty levels, green space and air conditioner ownership, Bushwick and a number of other city neighborhoods are more vulnerable than others to the effects of extreme heat.

Community Gardens Are Reopening, and They Need Dedicated Volunteers

Community Gardens Are Reopening, and They Need Dedicated Volunteers

Look up and support your local community garden in providing sustenance and critical green space.

So You Want to Volunteer? Here Is a List of Bushwick Organizations That Need Your Help

So You Want to Volunteer? Here Is a List of Bushwick Organizations That Need Your Help

An ever-evolving list of Bushwick organizations that are actively in need of volunteers.

A Look Into the ‘East Williamsburg’ Debate

A Look Into the ‘East Williamsburg’ Debate

The neighborhood is called Williamsburg, East Williamsburg or Bushwick, depending on who you ask.

What’s At Stake in This Queens Borough President’s Race?

What’s At Stake in This Queens Borough President’s Race?

A vision for the future of Queens remains murky.

Oh, To Choose A (Borough) President!

Oh, To Choose A (Borough) President!

In a crowded race, candidates promise to do more than Eric Adams.

Things Could Be Different In Bushwick

Things Could Be Different In Bushwick

Demolition Set for Mansion on Bushwick Ave Historic Corridor to Make Way for New Apartment Building

Demolition Set for Mansion on Bushwick Ave Historic Corridor to Make Way for New Apartment Building

While not uncommon to see new developments sprouting up on almost every block in Bushwick. Bushwick Historic Corridor has been the subject of several movements to receive historic landmark designation

Locals and Activists Continue Resistance to Bushwick Rezoning

Locals and Activists Continue Resistance to Bushwick Rezoning

Bushwick remains a battleground for rezoning under Mayor de Blasio Proposal and Community Plan.

Will the Bushwick Neighborhood Plan Address the Affordable Housing Crisis?

Will the Bushwick Neighborhood Plan Address the Affordable Housing Crisis?

Comedians and Cyclists Are Hosting a Free Stand-up Comedy Benefit at Bushwick Bike Shop

Comedians and Cyclists Are Hosting a Free Stand-up Comedy Benefit at Bushwick Bike Shop

After 15 bicyclists died this year, locals are raising awareness and funds.

Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

Espinal Pushes for Development of Comprehensive Urban Agricultural Plan to Aid Community Health

On June 11, the New York City Council’s Committee on Land Use held a hearing on Council Member Rafael Espinal’s bill calling for the development of an urban agricultural plan.

Abe’s Pagoda Bar Brings Tiki-Inspired Drinks to Bushwick

Abe’s Pagoda Bar Brings Tiki-Inspired Drinks to Bushwick

The bar serves tiki cocktails, frozen drinks, and a late night food menu.

Ridgewood Junkyard Under Review for Cleanup Program to Become a New Animal Shelter

Ridgewood Junkyard Under Review for Cleanup Program to Become a New Animal Shelter

The city has designated $98 million to develop full-service animal shelters in all five boroughs.