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Public Advocate Williams Calls on Cuomo and De Blasio to Immediately Enact Shelter-In-Place Policy

Public Advocate Williams Calls on Cuomo and De Blasio to Immediately Enact Shelter-In-Place Policy

Earlier today, DeBlasio said he would announce his decision on shelter-in-place policy within the next 48 hours.

We Were Puerto Rican Day Parade Floatin’

We Were Puerto Rican Day Parade Floatin’

After days of smoke, Bushwick came to life this weekend

This Sunday, A Puerto Rican Day Parade Hits Bushwick

This Sunday, A Puerto Rican Day Parade Hits Bushwick

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

Families Demand Remote Learning Option for Kids

Families Demand Remote Learning Option for Kids

Families in Bushwick and around the city, unconvinced by school COVID-19 protocols, want the option to continue remote instruction.

This Election, You’ll Rank Your Choices

This Election, You’ll Rank Your Choices

In a wide-open election, candidates in Brooklyn (and all over NYC) will be running on ranked ballots for the first time

NYPD Disproportionately Targets Black Brooklyners for Drinking Outside

NYPD Disproportionately Targets Black Brooklyners for Drinking Outside

2020 Primary Race Primer: The North Brooklyn Candidates

2020 Primary Race Primer: The North Brooklyn Candidates

Information on the candidate’s you’ll see on your ballot. Be sure to cast your vote by Tuesday June 23, 2020!

UPDATED: Black Lives Matter Protest Schedule for Today, Tuesday June 9, 2020

UPDATED: Black Lives Matter Protest Schedule for Today, Tuesday June 9, 2020

A breakdown of the protests scheduled for today.

Op-Ed: Covid-19 Has Disrupted Students’ Education, but We Cannot Drop the Ball Further

Op-Ed: Covid-19 Has Disrupted Students’ Education, but We Cannot Drop the Ball Further

Tai Abrams is the founder of AdmissionSquad and the best-selling author of “Who Am I? An A-Z Career Guide for Teens.”

Churro Vendor Arrested by NYPD at Broadway Junction

Churro Vendor Arrested by NYPD at Broadway Junction

Over the weekend, the NYPD was videotaped arresting a churro vendor at the Broadway Junction station.

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.”

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Which Brooklynites are Running for Public Advocate?

Which Brooklynites are Running for Public Advocate?

Here’s the rundown of what you need to know about Brooklyn candidates before the February election.

Julia Salazar Won The New York State  Democratic Primary Against Longtime Politician Martin Dilan

Julia Salazar Won The New York State Democratic Primary Against Longtime Politician Martin Dilan

Dilan who was running for his ninth term in the North Brooklyn district.

Senate Candidate Julia Salazar Keeps Bringing in the Endorsements

Senate Candidate Julia Salazar Keeps Bringing in the Endorsements

Bushwick City Council Member Shows His Support for the Community Safety Act

Bushwick City Council Member Shows His Support for the Community Safety Act

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

What the Community Safety Act Means for Stop and Frisk in Bushwick

What the Community Safety Act Means for Stop and Frisk in Bushwick

Bushwick is prime stop and frisk territory

Can A Bushwick Pol Make It To Albany?

Can A Bushwick Pol Make It To Albany?

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

Petitioning in Bushwick

Petitioning in Bushwick

Public Advocate Calls For Oversight and Data Protections in COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program

Public Advocate Calls For Oversight and Data Protections in COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program

Williams sent letters to both Mayor de Blasio and Gov Cuomo citing both the “strong public health potential of contact tracing programs and the inherent risks associated with of private information”

Anti-Segregation Campaign for Housing is Launched in Bushwick

Anti-Segregation Campaign for Housing is Launched in Bushwick

Elected Brooklyn Officials and local advocates fight for racial justice before neighborhood rezoning plans come to life.