Data from the American Community Survey reveals that more than one in four Bushwick residents lives in poverty.
Maybe the fact that Obama (or someone on his team) actually responds to the letters people send him can make us maybe feel a little better after we filed our taxes just yesterday
In a response of Elaheh Farmand’s letter to Obama we published on Monday, another Bushwick resident of Iranian descent took an ink and paper to voice his opinion on the neighborhood we all call home
A local gallery show questions what it means to change and move, as well as who is allowed to do so.
A local activist wants Congress to go beyond the climate change provisions of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act
Getting ready for a Spring cleaning?
If you’re in search of a haircut in Bushwick, look no further. Here are some local spots that will keep you stylin’.
In the meantime, the neighborhood offers food distributions, pantries and community fridges.
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.
Based on factors like poverty levels, green space and air conditioner ownership, Bushwick and a number of other city neighborhoods are more vulnerable than others to the effects of extreme heat.
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.
‘Our campaign was going to win,’ Ousted Candidates Plan For Next Year
WPA provides personalized treatment and plans for women to make positive changes in their lives instead of spending time in prison.
Data shows that overall crime in Bushwick has fallen, however gun violence is on the rise in Brooklyn.
Despite programs that were designed to eliminate lead from schools years ago, P.S. 376, P.S. 106, and I.S. 383 are struggling to eradicate the issue.
Lack of health insurance, coupled with harmful chemical products, only serve to create a potentially life-threatening work environment.
A healing hobby has now become a cookie pop-up.
“Low-income communities of color, such as Bushwick, have historically been denied access to green space compared to other New York City communities.”
On April 17, some of the city’s best culinary minds will come together in support of the fight to end childhood hunger across the country during Taste of the Nation’s charity event.
Passport Rav is bringing hip-hop back to Brooklyn.
New eligibility requirements for affordable metro cards will affect Bushwick’s immigrants and low-income residents.
Support this weekend’s final market.
Turkey drive 2k18: the 83rd precinct and many others have partnered to give out turkeys this Sunday as part of their yearly pre-holiday tradition.
Midterms are only four days away. The time is now to make sure your friends, neighbors, and relatives get out and vote!
Council Member Rafael Espinal has spoken out about immigrant rights several times this year.
