In Bushwick, somewhere between 10-15 percent of students experienced homelessness last school year, according to the report.
To those who want to get involved in their community, but aren’t sure where to start, Chloe says to ‘Just go for it!’
Concrete Luxury group teams up with Providence House for Holiday Drive to benefit homeless families in transition to permanent housing.
A new homeless shelter being built at 97 Wyckoff Ave will be the 12th in Bushwick.
Local community group wants more transparency from those operating the shelter.
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.,
Locals demand involving the community before the decision is final.
“After the housing crash, back in 2008, they didn’t have jobs… And their families, they threw them out.”
A building on Evergreen Avenue went ablaze Monday afternoon.
For the 28th year in a row, thousands of donated coats will be counted, sorted and distributed to organizations serving the homeless and other low-income New Yorkers by New York Cares volunteers.
Officials met with community members at Varet Street’s Green Fitness Studio to discuss plans for the 140 bed shelter slated to open next month.
Several man in blue t-shirts can be often seen after dusk smoking and talking to each other around The Peter Jay Sharp Center for Opportunity at 89 Porter Ave in East Williamsburg, near Brooklyn Fire Proof
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A day out with Brooklyn Surf Club
Instead of a Blink Fitness, a local building in Bushwick has become a token in the city’s ongoing asylum crisis.
Safety concerns and money mixups now plague a luxury housing development In Bushwick
A local community fridge faces the threat of eviction, among other troubles
Ahead of intense negotiations over the New York state budget, Dilan’s former primary opponent says the assemblyman can’t be found.
Is Bushwick turning “gentrifier gray”?
“It’s never been this bad,” protestors say about a proposed rent increase
“Spaces in Brooklyn are more open to all types of drag,” says Bobby LeMaire “You can do whatever as long as you can give a show.”
It’s May Day weekend!
Bob Holden gets Eric Adams’ new transportation department head to make an early appearance on a busy intersection in Queens
The Bar Babes of Bushwick & Ridgewood return! There’s a hot concert at Bridge and Tunnel! A comedy show at the Windjammer!
Getting ready for a Spring cleaning?
“Cheers, New York!”
As we continue to welcome in the new year, let’s just take one more look back at 2021.
I believe these pieces, as a cumulative group, do a great job at reflecting the wide range of emotions, experiences and subjects we encountered in and around Bushwick in 2021.
This holiday season, here’s how you can volunteer your time to help others in our community.
The new building will feature 94 units, communal lounges on each floor and plenty of green outdoor space.
“It’s really important for me to be able to give back,” said Aaron Nessel, founder of Bushwick Yacht Club.
“It’s unconscionable that in a state as prosperous as New York, many residents still struggle to get enough food to feed their families,” said Gov. Hochul”
Owner Caroline Gates Anderson says the nonprofit is really about creating community, especially for those “who are most at risk, most isolated.”
A vision for the future of Queens remains murky.