Thirty-six out of 51 councilmembers have sponsored the bill, which would grant more than 800,000 permanent residents and work permit holders the right to vote in city elections.

The people have spoken and the votes have been counted. How was our city’s government changed?

Head out to the polls on September 12 to vote in New York’s 2017 Primary Elections.

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When you walk into Christian Berman’s second-floor studio inside The Active Space you might feel an intrinsic pull toward one side of the room over the other, it depends on your preference—Mexican symbolism or Native American iconography. Speaking through material selections and natural forms, Christian explores the role of the tribal, the communal, and the […]

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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 there’s anyone our students can see themselves in, it’s Jacqueline”

A local concierge says she prefers “visitors” to “tourists” and takes us on a trip through Ridgewood.

The recently-elected Bushwick city council representative faces a challenge from Paperboy Prince.

Ahead of intense negotiations over the New York state budget, Dilan’s former primary opponent says the assemblyman can’t be found.

“That’s the kind of thing that happens when a community gets split.”

“I do credit the negative campaign and the mailers for the fact that we didn’t win”

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

Voter suppression still happens in New York “in insidious ways”

Ridgewood’s newest bar is a classic horror-themed tavern.

The Our City, Our Vote law grants an estimated 800,000 NYC legal permanent residents the ability to vote in municipal elections, becoming the largest expansion of voting rights in the nation’s recent history. A lawsuit filed in Staten Island by the RNC puts its legality to the test.

A roundup of new food and drink spots in and around Bushwick and Ridgewood, including a new wine bar, a trendy taco shop and the latest outpost of an Atomic Wings joint.

The ultimate guide to Bushwick grocery stores!

Nurse, along with a group of other elected officials and organizers, are calling on Speaker Cory Johnson to schedule a vote for the bill Intro 1867.

What you need to know before hitting the polls on election day.

With the NYC General Election approaching, these are the important dates and details you need to know.

The new studio hosts a wide array of yoga options, all of which are pay-what-you-can.

A World Sake Day pop up at Mika, an evening of songs and stories at Wet Spot, the return of Bare Book Club and more! These are the events happening this week (September 30 – October 6) in and around Bushwick.

According to the NYC Board of Elections’ second report on ranked-choice results, Council Member Antonio Reynoso decisively leads with 54.8 percent of the vote, with Jo Anne Simon at 45.2 percent.

On Tuesday evening, the New York City Board of Elections stated there had been an error in calculating preliminary voting results for citywide primaries.

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

From party chairs to district leaders to canceled elections.

A vision for the future of Queens remains murky.

“The DSA needs to do a better job of organizing in those life-long Brooklynite communities,” say young Democratic Party organizers.

Two local city council candidates say how they would change how police operate in local communities.

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

As the election tightens, big real estate is dumping money into local city council races