As New York City gears up for the 2024 elections, Bushwick stands at a pivotal point due to its history as a bellwether for progressive voting patterns across the country.
If elected, the current Democratic district leader would unseat incumbent Democrat Erik Dilan.
A guide to the candidates running to represent New York’s District 34
Ahead of intense negotiations over the New York state budget, Dilan’s former primary opponent says the assemblyman can’t be found.
Discussing housing, healthcare, employment, maternal health and more with Maritza Davila, Erik Dilan, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, Antonio Reynoso and Julia Salazar.
A recent Brooklyn Democratic Party meeting included “verbal attacks” and the removal of a district leader.
An ever-evolving list of Bushwick Twitter accounts to follow for all app users living in and around the neighborhood.
Information on the candidate’s you’ll see on your ballot. Be sure to cast your vote by Tuesday June 23, 2020!
Bushwick is divided between the 34th and the 37th Council districts
Bushwick’s take on the parade hits Knickerbocker Avenue on Sunday. This year’s theme is “La Historia de Nuestra Bandera.”
A mildly contentious lieutenant governor race gives a local career politician a possible comeback.
Voter suppression still happens in New York “in insidious ways”
As we continue to welcome in the new year, let’s just take one more look back at 2021.
Puerto Rico’s financial oversight board, established by the PROMESA law in 2016, has “exacerbated the structural inequalities and austerity in Puerto Rico,” one local leader said.
The Fund Excluded Workers Coalition calls on the community for volunteers now that applications are underway.
From party chairs to district leaders to canceled elections.
Antonio Reynoso’s campaign could finally bring the largely ceremonial political crown to North Brooklyn.
“They are taking advantage of my elderly residents”: Tenant Association President Bars State Senate Candidate Andy Marte (left) and District Leader Tommy Torres (right) from NYCHA Grounds.
Sanders gives the fundraising nod to State Senators Julia Salazar and Mike Gianaris, a notable Amazon HQ2 antagonist
The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the election for Rafael Espinal’s seat until June but the candidates are still running and “politics is still alive and well in Brooklyn”
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 have called for a five-year compromise with the city and CORE Services Group on the proposed men’s shelter at 97 Wyckoff Ave.,
“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.
The Council Woman held an immigrants right forum last weekend alongside local police and immigration lawyers.
Ridgewood and Bushwick were not always in separate boroughs like they are now.
Bushwick’s primaries might boil down to Medina vs Dilan, but they are a true sign that the general election season is finally upon us!