“This project is important because it is a reminder of how much is yet to be done in the movement for equal access opportunities and inclusion in all aspects of life for people with disabilities.”

Earlier this month, New York City Council Member Erik Dilan, whose council district includes parts of Bushwick, held a press conference to announce his strong commitment to the Community Safety Act

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.

“Really big deal,” says local pol

If this passes, we have a lot of plans. We’re going to name thirty trees.

“We’ve been fighting rats coming in and out. I don’t know why.”

Responding to anonymous graffiti reading: “kill elected officials”

New Yorkers saw 52% more hate crimes in 2021 than in 2020.

Bushwick’s take on the parade hits Knickerbocker Avenue on Sunday. This year’s theme is “La Historia de Nuestra Bandera.”

Participatory budgeting is back and the results are in for how locals want to dole out $1 million in city funds. Yes dog park, no workout equipment

A mildly contentious lieutenant governor race gives a local career politician a possible comeback.

Or try out ‘a food scrap demo’ to possibly reduce your waste.

Streets in Bushwick may be subject to dangerous lead exposure. Because of the quiet stripping of 2018 legislation by former governor Andrew Cuomo, the extent of the problem remains largely unknown. A Bushwick Daily investigation.

Bushwick’s new city council member is asking the community to submit ideas for physical infrastructure projects in the district.

As we continue to welcome in the new year, let’s just take one more look back at 2021.

District 34’s incoming representative has published a form, which you can use to offer feedback on the most pressing issues in the community.

Piles of trash and overflowing waste baskets have been permeating Bushwick for most of 2021.

“This is a wonderful thing,” said Robert Camacho, the chair of Bushwick’s community board

The curbside composting service resumed in October this year, but only in some eligible neighborhoods.

The festival will feature student artwork and performances, a Thanksgiving dinner and a tour of Meryl Meisler’s “Paradise Lost & Found: Bushwick” installation.

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.

Motivated by personal experience, the expected City Council member plans to lead District 34 toward a more equitable future.

A guide to the City Council candidates in District 34, 37 and 30 running this general election.

An ever-evolving list of Bushwick Twitter accounts to follow for all app users living in and around the neighborhood.

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

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

The relaunched organics waste collection program will continue to only serve limited neighborhoods in the city.

Juan Ardila, the 27-year-old progressive, came up roughly 500 votes shy against incumbent Councilman Robert Holden, with roughly 46 percent of the vote according to early tallies. Ardila hasn’t yet conceded.

Democratic primary results are in for districts encompassing Bushwick, Ridgewood and East Williamsburg as of late Tuesday night

A local city council candidate makes the case for alternatives to big real estate

After 11 years of service work, Carolina Hernandez, a Guatemalan immigrant, has opened Tikal Café on the corner of Decatur and Knickerbocker.

A guide to the candidates running to represent Brooklyn’s District 37

A guide to the candidates running to represent New York’s District 34

City council passed a bill making them permanent but streets in Northern Brooklyn have yet to open