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Winter Woes: Space Heater Safety and Your Right to Heat in NYC

Winter Woes: Space Heater Safety and Your Right to Heat in NYC

In New York City, all tenants have a right to heat. Here’s what to do if your apartment doesn’t have it.

Revel Scooters are Back on the Streets With New Safety Protocols for Riders

Revel Scooters are Back on the Streets With New Safety Protocols for Riders

A Man in a Fluorescent Traffic Safety Jacket Robbed a Cell Phone Store in Bushwick

A Man in a Fluorescent Traffic Safety Jacket Robbed a Cell Phone Store in Bushwick

Suspect last seen wearing a fluorescent orange and yellow vest.

In Bushwick, Confronting the Challenges of DIY Fire Safety in the Wake of the Ghost Ship Fire

In Bushwick, Confronting the Challenges of DIY Fire Safety in the Wake of the Ghost Ship Fire

Bushwick’s tight-knit arts community draws on the collective decades of experience some locals have keeping unconventionally constructed spaces functional and safe.

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

Drummer’s Fatal Cycling Accident Shows Neighborhood’s Bike Safety Problems

Drummer’s Fatal Cycling Accident Shows Neighborhood’s Bike Safety Problems

The tragic October death of Total Slacker drummer Terence Connor remains a mystery

Opinion: Make Accessing the Ridgewood Reservoir Safer

Opinion: Make Accessing the Ridgewood Reservoir Safer

A local biking group says bike lines and widened sidewalks are needed to increase accessibility to a local public park.

‘We’re Building a Movement Here’

‘We’re Building a Movement Here’

A group of Jewish electronic musicians in Brooklyn are fundraising for humanitarian relief in Gaza.

A Raid At The Jefferson Street Shelter

A Raid At The Jefferson Street Shelter

“They have us out here like dogs”

Art Therapy, Bushwick-Style.

Art Therapy, Bushwick-Style.

“Where we are located has brought a lot of creatives to the space,” says a psychotherapist who specializes in dance and movement therapy.

Drama In The Denizen

Drama In The Denizen

Safety concerns and money mixups now plague a luxury housing development In Bushwick

This Weekend, They’ll ‘Break for Justice’

This Weekend, They’ll ‘Break for Justice’

El Puente’s signature summer annual event hits Maria Hernandez on Saturday. It promises to be a public outlet for art and self expression, by way of break dancing

At a Town Hall In Bushwick, Locals Complain About Rats

At a Town Hall In Bushwick, Locals Complain About Rats

“We’ve been fighting rats coming in and out. I don’t know why.”

Progressives Fight The Machine.

Progressives Fight The Machine.

“I do credit the negative campaign and the mailers for the fact that we didn’t win”

As Reports Of Hate Crime Rise in Bushwick, Activists Push For More Protections At Nightclubs

As Reports Of Hate Crime Rise in Bushwick, Activists Push For More Protections At Nightclubs

New Yorkers saw 52% more hate crimes in 2021 than in 2020.

Bikes, Breweries & Beers.

Bikes, Breweries & Beers.

A new local cycling group hosts group rides to breweries on Tuesdays. Anyone’s invited.

Market Hotel Abruptly Cancels Sold Out John Hinckley Show

Market Hotel Abruptly Cancels Sold Out John Hinckley Show

Fans express outrage at ‘cowards’ at Market Hotel.

How To Bike Through Bushwick

How To Bike Through Bushwick

A guide to biking down and out in Bushwick and Ridgewood

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

Lab Tests Show Dangerous Levels of Lead Falling From Bushwick Subway Stations

Lab Tests Show Dangerous Levels of Lead Falling From Bushwick Subway Stations

Streets in Bushwick may be subject to dangerous lead exposure. Because of the quiet stripping of 2018 legislation by former governor Andrew Cuomo, the extent of the problem remains largely unknown. A Bushwick Daily investigation.

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?

Time For a Fresh Look? Here’s Where to Get a Haircut in Bushwick

Time For a Fresh Look? Here’s Where to Get a Haircut in Bushwick

If you’re in search of a haircut in Bushwick, look no further. Here are some local spots that will keep you stylin’.

Three Days in January: Revisiting The Broadway Hostage Crisis of 1973

Three Days in January: Revisiting The Broadway Hostage Crisis of 1973

49 years ago today, four young men entered a sporting goods store for a robbery that would soon escalate into a fatal shootout and hostage situation. With a new documentary film on the subject scheduled to come out later this year, Bushwick Daily takes a look back at the event.

What Will Change in Bushwick This Year? Local Elected Officials Outline Goals for 2022

What Will Change in Bushwick This Year? Local Elected Officials Outline Goals for 2022

Discussing housing, healthcare, employment, maternal health and more with Maritza Davila, Erik Dilan, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, Antonio Reynoso and Julia Salazar.

Bossa Nova Civic Club Closed Indefinitely After Tragic Building Fire

Bossa Nova Civic Club Closed Indefinitely After Tragic Building Fire

One person is in serious but stable condition, a dog did not survive, and the building sustained significant damage. A GoFundMe has been set up.

The Fight Against The North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues With a Decision on Feb. 7

The Fight Against The North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues With a Decision on Feb. 7

In just a few weeks, Governor Hochul and the DEC will decide whether or not to allow National Grid to install fracked gas vaporizers at the apex of the North Brooklyn Pipeline. 

Cocoon Provides Community and Coworking Options in Spacious Bushwick Loft

Cocoon Provides Community and Coworking Options in Spacious Bushwick Loft

Right off of the Jefferson L train stop, Cocoon offers private and communal workspaces, as well as plenty of areas to relax and refresh.

How Bushwick-Area Nightlife Venues Have Reacted to The Omicron Surge

How Bushwick-Area Nightlife Venues Have Reacted to The Omicron Surge

An update on how local music and nightlife venues are reacting to the Omicron surge, including details on New Year’s Eve events.

Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens

Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens

The Department of Transportation is installing several pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Vermont Place.

Nursing Home Visitation Restrictions Lifted Across New York

Nursing Home Visitation Restrictions Lifted Across New York

Family members of nursing home residents can now visit their loved ones whenever and for as long as they want.

Meet Sandy Nurse, the New 37th District Representative

Meet Sandy Nurse, the New 37th District Representative

Sandy Nurse, a stalwart community organizer and proud carpenter, has won the election to be the next representative for Brooklyn’s 37th District.

Meet Jennifer Gutiérrez, the New 34th District Representative

Meet Jennifer Gutiérrez, the New 34th District Representative

Jennifer Gutiérrez, a Queens-born activist and former chief of staff to Brooklyn Borough President-Elect Antonio Reynoso, has won the election to be the 34th District City Council representative.

Meet Brooklyn’s New Borough President, Antonio Reynoso

Meet Brooklyn’s New Borough President, Antonio Reynoso

Antonio Reynoso, a North Brooklyn native, has won the election to be Brooklyn’s next borough president.

The Coalition Against Family Violence Will be Revealing a Mural in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 29

The Coalition Against Family Violence Will be Revealing a Mural in Honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month on October 29

To attend the day-long event filled with music, presentations, a graduation ceremony and the mural reveal, be sure to RSVP.

How Many Covid Cases Have Been Reported in Bushwick Schools?

How Many Covid Cases Have Been Reported in Bushwick Schools?

In-school testing results show a shockingly low number of positive COVID cases in Bushwick schools, but there are questions about testing.