Food and Drink
Bushwick Restaurant Hard Times Grows Up
Here’s what to expect from the new trio of owners revamping Hard Times Christmas Liquors At The Sunset Bar.
September 2019
Browse all posts published in September 2019.
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Arts & Culture
Ridgewood Open Studios Show Focuses on Sexual Assault and Mental Health
In A Burden To Bare, 24 artists explore the emotions, hardships and experiences that come after sexual assault.
Arts & Culture
Ridgewood Finally Opens Its Art Studios
Many local artists think it’s time Ridgewood had its own thing, so they created a more laid-back version of Bushwick...
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News
Queens neighborhoods gear up to fight new homeless shelters
The scene at a recent town hall meeting illustrates the deep-seated anger over two planned shelters in Ridgewood, Glendale and...
Fashion and Shopping
Ridgewood Store Stay Forever Offers More Than Just Shopping
This trendy home and gift shop is run by two feminist entrepreneurs who took a chance on a business that...
Food and Drink
Bushwick Chef Releases Made in Mexico, a Cookbook Celebrating his Hometown
Danny Mena of La Loncheria wrote the book to share the food and culture of Mexico City
Food and Drink
How the Magic is Made at Dock Asian Eatery
The team at Bushwick’s popular Asian restaurant gives us a look behind the kitchen counter.
Bushwick Bandstand
NYC Band Baby Shakes Has Hit A Stride
The power pop group talks about their new album, ‘heavier sound’ and what Brooklyn bands they’re listening to.
Arts & Culture
Bushwick Film Festival Celebrates Stories Through Space and Time
While the local festival has grown, founder Kweighbaye Kotee says it’s sticking true to its roots of inclusivity.
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Arts & Culture
Bushwick-Based Artist Designs Work for Urban Outfitters
Maisie Broome is a multidisciplinary artist working with wood, paper, textiles, and fashion.
Bushwick Bandstand
Best Shows Happening this Week in and Around Bushwick
Check out these great shows happening at Alphaville, Trans-Pecos, and The Broadway.
Business
A Female-Focused Co-Working Space is Coming to Williamsburg with Childcare and Lactation Room
This trans and non-binary inclusive space offers multiple amenities.
Music
Music & Beer: Pitchfork’s OctFest Comes to The Knockdown Center
They promise a DYI experience and multiple brews.
Arts & Culture
Free Theater in Brooklyn’s Community Gardens Through Sept. 29
Experience an outdoor show, where the neighborhood becomes part of the story.
Arts & Culture
Latina Domestic Workers Fight for Fair Wages in Hasidic Williamsburg in New Award-Winning Film
A complex situation is explored in new film based on real events.
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Community
Becoming Josephine: a Glam Yiddish Singer-Songwriter
“It’s ironic because now that I’m making music for a character I’m making the most genuine, sincere music of my...
Food and Drink
Stirred, Not Shaken: Amor Y Amargo Comes to Williamsburg
The celebrated Lower East Side bar opens a new, larger outpost in Brooklyn.
Food and Drink
Women-Owned Xi’an Town Brings Hand-Pulled Noodles to Williamsburg
Three women opened the casual noodle shop to provide a healthier version of their cuisine.
Arts & Culture
Bushwick Stand-Up Comedian Derek Gaines Will Be in Judd Apatow Film
The former janitor shares his story of becoming a comedian.
Arts & Culture
Local Activist to Create Music Label for Incarcerated Artists
Die Jim Crow is a non-profit shining the light on ex and currently incarcerated musicians.
Music and Nightlife
Bushwick Nightly: New Queer-Centered Dance Party at Market Hotel, Plus Other Diverse Events
The hottest inclusive dance parties in Bushwick.
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News
No L Train Service from Lorimer to Broadway Junction on Upcoming Weekends and Weekday Nights
The L did it again: learn what service changes are happening in the upcoming weeks.
Bushwick Bandstand
Desert Sharks Long-Awaited Debut Album “Baby’s Gold Death Stadium” Drops on September 27
The band's debut album is a long time coming and captures their fierce, unrivaled tenacity.
Food and Drink
New Pop-Up Brings Vietnamese Street Food to Ridgewood
Eat bahn mi straight off the grill on Forest Ave.
Music and Nightlife
Best Gigs to See this Week in and Around Bushwick
Check out these great shows at El Cortez, Trans-Pecos, The Footlight, and The Broadway.
Real Estate
Will the Bushwick Neighborhood Plan Address the Affordable Housing Crisis?
Bushwick rent has skyrocketed by 60 percent in the last decade.
Arts & Culture
Bushwick Open Studios: Everything You Need to Know
Your guide to the best events and how to navigate the artistic madness this weekend.
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Community
Only 1 in 8 Bushwick Schools Offer Student-Run Newspapers. Does This Affect Local Journalism?
An investigative piece explores why local schools cannot offer journalism electives and how it affects our community.
Food and Drink
A Bagel-Filled Piñata Was a Hit at Brooklyn’s First BagelFest
The Bagel Borg came to Bushwick to feed the people with... bagels!
Food and Drink
Vienna-Inspired Cafe Opens in Ridgewood in Former Scorsese Movie Set
Porcelain was previously a location for the film "The Irishman," premiering later this month.
Community
Artesanias: Rare, Handmade Ecuadorian Baskets and Crafts Brighten up Bushwick
Maria is known craftsman in the area.
Guides
Buen Provecho: A Bushwick Food Tour of Latinx Cuisines
From Peruvian ceviche to Honduran baleadas!
Arts & Culture
An Exhibit Made of Trash Inspires Environmental Activism
In this VR-infused installation you can see the amount of microplastics we inhale daily.
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Food and Drink
Dominican Carneval Is Alive Year-Round in East Williamsburg with a Great Happy Hour
Celebrations every weekend!
News
Bushwick Residents Issue Cease and Desist Letter to Halt Construction of Homeless Shelter
A new homeless shelter being built at 97 Wyckoff Ave will be the 12th in Bushwick.
Fashion and Shopping
Sustainable Mini Shop Brings an Ethical, Accessible, and Inclusive Alternative to NYFW
“The fashion industry is the perfect microscope for examining trade policy, environmental racism, labor rights, and human rights.”
Community
Gentrification: WTF Does It Mean, For Real?
A new workshop comes to Bushwick to educate the community on everything gentrification.
Bushwick Bandstand
PREMIERE: Vanessa Silberman Shares “Out Of The Shadows”
The uplifting punk anthem is a bonus track on her forthcoming sophomore EP, "Brighter In Bloom"
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Tenant’s Rights Spotlight: How Much Can My Landlord Raise the Rent?
In this Tenant’s Rights Spotlight we discuss how much your landlord can raise your rent and why.
Music and Nightlife
Best Gigs Happening This Week in Bushwick and Ridgewood
Check out these great shows happening at Alphaville, Market Hotel, Trans-Pecos, and The Footlight!
Arts & Culture
Don’t Miss Exponential Festival’s Return to Bushwick in 2020
Exponential Festival, a month-long performing arts festival, will be seen at Honey's and Chez Bushwick.
News
$1 Million Lawsuit Filed Against Bushwick Police Accused of Stop-and-Frisk
Travis Simmons alleges two cops from Bushwick’s 83rd Precinct handcuffed, beaten, and arrested him without any evidence.
News
L Train Service Alert: Afternoon Trains Will Be Running Every 20 Minutes Due to Cable Damage
After morning delays, the MTA announced service changes so workers can fix cables at Bedford Ave.
Arts & Culture
Local Salvadoran-American Author Releases New Book About Racism, Sexism, and Shame
Christine Sloan Stoddard new book explores issues of social inequality and personal identity through poetry and prose.
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Politics
Six Bushwick Bars to Watch the Democratic Presidential Debate
Get a beer with a Bernie Bro, hang with the Yang Gang.
Real Estate
Bushwick Named Amongst 100 Most Expensive ZIP Codes in NYC
Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, and Bushwick, all ranked in the first half of listed ZIP codes.
Business
Bushwick’s MÔTÔ Spirits Distills Rare Rice Whisky and Apple Liquor Inspired by Vietnam & Croatia
A business inspired by travel and motorcycles brings rare distillates to the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
A New Mural in Bushwick is Here to Remind You of Your Passions
"Seize the Day" by Los Angeles-based artist, Kai, is here to remind people to get out of their daily routines...
News
A French director opened a bar in Bushwick. Then he forgot to pay his bartenders.
Bushwick's Bizarre shutters as employees say they were never paid.