Nov 2, 2021 · The people have spoken: Antonio Reynoso, who served as the City Council representative for North Brooklyn’s 34th District in his previous role, will succeed Eric Adams as Brooklyn borough president.

Jan 1, 2025 · Former residents of 441 Wilson Avenue, along with community supporters and local organizations, gathered to protest and demand justice for the “displacement and trauma” they have suffered after three building fires and a subsequent vacate order. The rally, which took place November 20th, highlighted the ongoing battle for housing rights in Bushwick.

Jan 1, 2025 · While the community rejoiced in the holiday spirit, there was also a moment to reflect on the loss of community leader Barbara Smith.Smith, the president of the 83rd precinct clergy council, was remembered as a “titan of the community” whose absence was deeply felt.

Nov 20, 2024 · Celestina León, the District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 4 (CB4), has won a prestigious award for her commitment to public service. The Sloan Public Service Award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Public Service,” is bestowed upon civil servants who exhibit exceptional dedication to serving the people of New York City.

Oct 23, 2024 · “It's a difficult thing to just talk with strangers" On a fateful day in the frigid cold of a recent December, Miles Kirsch decided to start pouring out cups of tea — oolong, green and herbal chrysanthemum — in Maria Hernandez Park.

Jan 2, 2025 · Our Wicked Lady (OWL), a cornerstone of Bushwick’s independent music scene, is facing imminent closure. The bar and venue, which opened in July 2015, has become a cultural institution, known for its dedication to the community, its …

Jul 29, 2024 · A warehouse party in Bushwick. It’s an expression that signifies, even in the years after the once-blank, once-warehouses of the greater empire of eastern williamsburg have slowly turned into office buildings, condos, co-working spaces and …

Nov 22, 2024 · The most eye-catching of his designs is his “Space Spam” ($15), a frozen drink served in a custom clever, plastic Spam can. The cocktail itself intends to mimic the layered, sweet, smokey and non-meat flavors of the Spam brand in the form of a tiki drink, and blends rum, pineapple, and slightly smoky and spicy gochugaru rice syrup together; a refreshing drink that’s not as cloyingly ...

Dec 16, 2024 · A fire ripped through an electronics store at 943 Myrtle Avenue Saturday night, spreading to neighboring businesses. The blaze erupted around 8:30 p.m. at Sky Blue Wireless cell phone store, quickly engulfing the first floor and …

Jan 3, 2025 · A low flying police helicopter disrupted Ridgewood residents’ rest in the wee hours of the morning today when a NYPD helicopter could be heard circling the neighborhood between approximately 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.. Per Citizen, NYPD was reportedly searching for a blue Infiniti Q60 with ...