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Best Events This Week in Brooklyn
Socially distanced events happening in and around Brooklyn, August 11 - 17
2020
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Archie’s Pizzeria Closes Amid Sexual Assault and Misconduct Allegations Against Co-Owner
Women who worked with Diego Macias say he engaged in a pattern of sexual abuse against them and was never...
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A New Executive Order Allows Courts to Pause Evictions for Another Month
But the state must cancel rent, community groups say. Some 14,000 renters could still be evicted during the pandemic.
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New NYPD Disciplinary Records Show Hundreds Of Allegations Filed Against Bushwick’s 83rd Precinct
New NYPD discipline records show 142 complaints and 456 allegations filed against police officers in Bushwick’s 83 precinct
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Will NYC schools reopen this fall? Getting down to the wire, Cuomo says a decision will be made this
A final decision on the status of NYC schools reopening this fall will be made later this week, according to...
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How safe is it to ride the subway? New studies suggest it may not be as dangerous as you think
Studies from Europe and Asia show that taking public transportation might not be a major cause of new coronavirus cases.
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NYC Suspended 64 Liquor Licenses for COVID-Related Violations in July
Regulators and police crack down on unsafe, illegal social gatherings as the state flattens the curve.
Wick Talk
Op-Ed: Bushwick Needs An Art Space for Kids
An Op-Ed by Rona Davis, owner of Bushwick Restaurant 191 Knickerbocker
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NYPD Disproportionately Targets Black Brooklyners for Drinking Outside
The racist policing practices continue.
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Music and Nightlife
Best Events Happening This Week In And Around Bushwick
Upcoming events to attend in Brooklyn while staying socially distanced
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Are You a New Yorker Who’s Lost Income? Apply to the COVID Rent Relief Program—and Quickly.
The deadline is July 30. Here’s how to submit an application.
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The MTA, Hemorrhaging $200 Million Per Week, Calls For Federal Bailout
The steep decline in MTA ridership is a gift to public health. But it has precipitated an historic financial crisis.
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UPDATED: NYC Protest & Event Schedule for Today, Tuesday, July 14, 2020
A breakdown of today's events.
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PPP Loans and Bushwick: A Neighborhood Breakdown of Coronavirus Relief Recipients
3,125 businesses in Bushwick have received PPP loan money. The vast majority of loans given were less than $150K. Nearly...
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UPDATED: NYC Protest & Event Schedule for Today, Monday, July 13, 2020
A breakdown of today's events.
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UPDATED: NYC Protest & Event Schedule for Today, Friday July 10, 2020
A breakdown of today's events.
Food and Drink
With Indoor Dining On Hold, Here are the Best of Bushwick’s Outdoor Bars & Restaurants
A Comprehensive Guide to Outdoor Dining in Bushwick.
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Updated NYC Protest & Event Schedule for Today, Wednesday July 8, 2020
A breakdown of today's events.
Business
Bushwick Gym Changes Its Name Amid Black Lives Matter Protests
After former CrossFit CEO fails to stand with the movement, local gym owners detach from the corporation.
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UPDATED: NYC Protest & Event Schedule for Today, Tuesday, July 7, 2020
A breakdown of today's events.
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NYC Pushes Through to Phase Three of Reopening
Indoor dining may still be closed, but spas, nail salons, tattoo parlors, dog parks and outdoor courts are open!
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UPDATED: NYC Protest and Event Schedule for Today, Monday July 6, 2020
A breakdown of the events happening today.
Arts & Culture
Freedom Always Been Ours: An Outdoor Market Celebration
Ethel's Club hosts its first-ever socially-distanced outdoor market centering local brands and restaurants by Black people and people of color.
Contests
Brooklyn Film Camera & Bushwick Daily Present: Polaroid 600 Camera Giveaway!
We partnered up with Brooklyn Film Camera to give away 1 Red Polaroid 600 Camera and 5 Packs of Color...
Food and Drink
New Bar Offers Beer, Art, Shuffleboard and Just a Touch of Dystopia
Mika is what opening a bar during a pandemic looks like, complete with a domed VIP lounge. But it offers...
Community
Summer Youth Employment Program Hangs in the Balance: ‘exalt’ Says They are Ready to Go Remote
Thousands of kids across New York City depend on the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to occupy their time every...
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Parks and Playgrounds Are Open, But Dog Runs Aren’t? Bushwick Dog Owners Aren’t Happy
“People are sitting outside at tables and going back to their workplaces, getting their hair done, but I can’t go...
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UPDATED: NYC Protest Schedule for Today, Thursday June 25, 2020
A breakdown of the events happening today.
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The (Preliminary) Results Are In! The Candidates Expected to Win The Primary
All the votes are NOT in, yet, however numbers from election day may indicate that these candidates are winners.
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UPDATED: NYC Protest Schedule for Today, Wednesday June 24, 2020
A breakdown of today's events.
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NYC Enters Phase Two of Reopening Today: Here’s What You Need to Know
Outdoor dining, retail, barber shops, salons and more.
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UPDATED: NYC Protest and Event Schedule for Today, Monday June 22, 2020
A breakdown of today's events.
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UPDATED: Juneteenth Weekend Protest and Event Schedule for Sunday June 21, 2020
Juneteenth Celebrations Continue! Here's a Breakdown of Today's Events.
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UPDATED Juneteenth Protests & Events for Today, Saturday June 20, 2020
Juneteenth Celebrations Continue, Here's a Breakdown of What's Happening Today.
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2020 Primary Race Primer: The North Brooklyn Candidates
Information on the candidate's you'll see on your ballot. Be sure to cast your vote by Tuesday June 23, 2020!
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Juneteenth Protest and Event Schedule for Friday June 19, 2020
After weeks of Black Lives Matter protests, the city celebrates Juneteenth today with an overwhelming number of events. We've got...
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UPDATED: NYC Protest Schedule for Today, Thursday June 18, 2020
A breakdown of the events happening today.
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Senate Candidate Accused of Attempting to ‘Scam the Elderly’ in Unauthorized COVID Testing Event
“They are taking advantage of my elderly residents": Tenant Association President Bars State Senate Candidate Andy Marte (left) and District...
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UPDATED: NYC Protest Schedule for Today, Wednesday June 17, 2020
A breakdown of the events happening today.
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The NYS Primary is One Week Away, Make Sure You Are Ready to Vote!
New Yorkers are being urged to vote by absentee ballot. Every voter will receive an absentee ballot application in the...
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UPDATED NYC Protest Schedule For Today, Saturday June 13, 2020
A breakdown of the events happening today.