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Bushwick Then and Now: There’s an App for That

Bushwick Then and Now: There’s an App for That

Time travel to a bygone era with your fingertips.

A ’90s Graffiti Artist Reflects on Bushwick: Adam Maldonado, Then And Now

A ’90s Graffiti Artist Reflects on Bushwick: Adam Maldonado, Then And Now

Adam Maldonado is a 52-year-old Bushwick native and a graffiti artist since he was a teenager.

Meryl Meisler: Bushwick Now and Then

Meryl Meisler: Bushwick Now and Then

By Katarina Hybenova

Renovating The Dog Run At Maria Hernandez Becomes A $6.7 Million Project

Renovating The Dog Run At Maria Hernandez Becomes A $6.7 Million Project

Construction is expected to start late 2025.

The MARCH Disbands

The MARCH Disbands

“This is an era of no more demonizing successful businesses, but promoting, lifting them up,” claims Eric Adams

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: They’re ‘Social Creatures’

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: They’re ‘Social Creatures’

They met on Craigslist. Now, they’re working on album number two.

Ornithology’s Got A Brand New Café

Ornithology’s Got A Brand New Café

A bit of jazz meets a bit of Bushwick-grunge charm, at the former home of the vegan cafe Brooklyn Whiskers.

The Barmen Are Wandering.

The Barmen Are Wandering.

Huge batches of libations, siphoned through a tap straight into a glass.

Dromedary Has A Brand New Bar,  And A Doughnut Shop

Dromedary Has A Brand New Bar, And A Doughnut Shop

Local Tiki enthusiast says he isn’t closing the doors on Dromedary just yet, either.

Street Art, Between Irving and Wyckoff

Street Art, Between Irving and Wyckoff

A pair of notable street artists show up in Bushwick.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Doing Comedy Naked in Bushwick

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Doing Comedy Naked in Bushwick

But were afraid to ask.

An Evening At Nowon (In Bushwick)

An Evening At Nowon (In Bushwick)

We also got some of the “chopped cheese” rice cakes that everyone seems to be talking about.

She’s in Bushwick And She’s ‘Not Okay’

She’s in Bushwick And She’s ‘Not Okay’

Zoey Deutch stars in a dark comedy, purportedly set near the J train.

Making Improv ‘Fun And Dumb’

Making Improv ‘Fun And Dumb’

A new comedy club pops off in East Williamsburg

“Together We Stand with Ukraine,” Says This Local Group

“Together We Stand with Ukraine,” Says This Local Group

Fundraisers held at 3 Dollar Bill by LGBTQIA+ group

Notes On LadyLand

Notes On LadyLand

Tinashe, Shygirl, Vanessa Vanjie and a cannon of condoms explode in Bushwick

How Gerrymandering Almost Broke Apart Two Congressional Districts in Brooklyn

How Gerrymandering Almost Broke Apart Two Congressional Districts in Brooklyn

“The fix was in from the beginning,” one congressman bemoaned before the lines were changed.

Everyone’s Running Now (For State Senate)

Everyone’s Running Now (For State Senate)

Redistricting moves and scatters a heated political race, while Elizabeth Crowley has committed to moving within the borders of wherever it is she ends up representing.

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: Allison Ponthier’s Short Stories

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: Allison Ponthier’s Short Stories

Bushwick’s answer to Kacey Musgraves is a Texas transplant who generates feels from deep inside the major label machine

Trials and Trebuchets

Trials and Trebuchets

At a basketball court in Bushwick, DIY catapult enthusiasts go off

Two Years Later: Bushwick Businesses Reflect On An Ongoing Pandemic

Two Years Later: Bushwick Businesses Reflect On An Ongoing Pandemic

“I was able to let go of my grip,” the owner of one French restaurant in Bushwick says

The Bands Are Battling. (In Bushwick.)

The Bands Are Battling. (In Bushwick.)

Bands get ready to compete for a $5,000 prize on the roof of Our Wicked Lady.

Dealing With a Bad Roommate in NYC? Know Your Rights

Dealing With a Bad Roommate in NYC? Know Your Rights

If you’re living with a toxic roommate, what can you legally do to separate yourself from the situation?

Review: Tanyth Berkeley’s Pandemic-Era Portraiture

Review: Tanyth Berkeley’s Pandemic-Era Portraiture

A New York photographer of city life tries to not capture gentrification.

Bushwick-Area Small Biz Owners Frustrated With Police Response to Break-ins During the Pandemic

Bushwick-Area Small Biz Owners Frustrated With Police Response to Break-ins During the Pandemic

The time it takes investigators to arrive is more costly than if the establishment were to reopen without reporting the crime, said one local business owner.

Here’s How 11 Bushwick Landmarks Got Their Names

Here’s How 11 Bushwick Landmarks Got Their Names

Maria Hernandez Park, Mominette, Wonderville, L’Imprimerie, Irving Avenue and more. Here’s how 11 of Bushwick’s most notable places got their names.

Bushwick’s Ornithology Jazz Club Serves up Vegan Food and Free Nightly Jam Sessions

Bushwick’s Ornithology Jazz Club Serves up Vegan Food and Free Nightly Jam Sessions

Musicians and locals alike can enjoy the nightly shows or partake and experiment with an original piece. The idea is to create a ‘permissive environment’ where music can be explored, said co-owner Mitchell Borden.

Mayor de Blasio Releases Details for Upcoming NYC Private Sector Vaccine Mandate

Mayor de Blasio Releases Details for Upcoming NYC Private Sector Vaccine Mandate

Starting Dec. 27, all private sector workers must provide proof of vaccination.

We Compared Bushwick-Area Vintage Furniture and Antique Stores So You Don’t Have To

We Compared Bushwick-Area Vintage Furniture and Antique Stores So You Don’t Have To

The ultimate guide to Bushwick vintage furniture and antique stores.

Save Wilson Live: Bushwick’s Community Jazz and Social Club Needs Our Help

Save Wilson Live: Bushwick’s Community Jazz and Social Club Needs Our Help

After four years of growing, the beloved lounge, musical home and studio, Wilson Live, was severely damaged by Hurricane Ida.

Checking in With Merrie Cherry, the Bushwig Icon and Dragula Star

Checking in With Merrie Cherry, the Bushwig Icon and Dragula Star

The founding member of Bushwig discusses the meaning of drag, starring in season four of Dragula and the recent loss of her grandmother.

Bushwick’s Community Board Takes a Stand Against Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Bushwick’s Community Board Takes a Stand Against Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Many community boards, including CB4, have pushed back against making New York’s restaurant sidewalk seating permanent. But the city will likely move forward with the program anyway.

City Council Member-Elect Sandy Nurse Calls for Expanding Voting Rights to Green Card Holders

City Council Member-Elect Sandy Nurse Calls for Expanding Voting Rights to Green Card Holders

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.

Martin Greenfield: The Bushwick  Clothier That Has Dressed Obama, David Byrne and ‘The Joker’

Martin Greenfield: The Bushwick Clothier That Has Dressed Obama, David Byrne and ‘The Joker’

Started by a Holocaust surviver, Martin Greenfield Clothiers, located right here in Bushwick, has created custom handmade suits for U.S. presidents and celebrities throughout the nation.

Public Printing Stations in Bushwick: Where to Find Them and How to Use Them

Public Printing Stations in Bushwick: Where to Find Them and How to Use Them

Need a public printer? Here is where you can find them.

An Introduction to Temple, an Event Space for Exploring the Intersections of Art and Kink

An Introduction to Temple, an Event Space for Exploring the Intersections of Art and Kink

Temple offers community to practitioners, students, artists and those who are interested in learning more about rope, movement, meditation and more.