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Bronx Congressman Richie Torres weighs in: “antisemitism”
“[I’m] born and raised in New York, and I’ve never seen something quite like this”
A local mutual aid group celebrates its third anniversary
“It starts in Bushwick, and then it rolls out to the rest of the world”
Bushwick’s local community board has some new members, and the 83rd precinct has a somewhat new captain.
A Brooklyn group plots a mural on Wyckoff Avenue
As New York City gears up for the 2024 elections, Bushwick stands at a pivotal point due to its history as a bellwether for progressive voting patterns across the country.
Selena, Steve and Martin Short are only the latest to shoot in Ridgewood
A shooting last year at a charter school haunts an anti-gun violence rally in East Williamsburg
“When we started, we were the only vegan Ethiopian restaurant in New York”
Catch March Madness & make sure to order the wings.
The Rolo’s people take over the Acre. Of course, the chips and guac are $16.
“If there’s anyone our students can see themselves in, it’s Jacqueline”
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A self-described “naughty marketplace” sets up shop with an “intersectional feminist perspective.”
“It’s not about a ceasefire or not about not a ceasefire”
Seven local, inventive martinis worth your $20.
Built in 1925, the congregation actually traces its origins to Bushwick Avenue in 1853.
Construction is expected to start late 2025.
Have a film camera? An airstream trailer on Knickerbocker Avenue has 100 rolls to give out.
A local concierge says she prefers “visitors” to “tourists” and takes us on a trip through Ridgewood.
There’s a basement in Bushwick where they’re singing Fleetwood Mac
Ex-Birdy’s bartenders open a cash-only joint on Knickerbocker, taking the place of a “$5 Shoe Warehouse”
“This is an era of no more demonizing successful businesses, but promoting, lifting them up,” claims Eric Adams
Scenes of rock and roll at Ridgewood Presbyterian
“My name is God Complex, but you can call me Daddy”
Two meatless spots on Knickerbocker closed their doors, but Seitan’s Helper say they’re not going anywhere
After a run at Fringe Festival, Maggie Crane returns to Bushwick with her tales of ‘death, disability and dunkin donuts’
The hipster houdinis take over a local bar spot with some drinks up their sleeve. Could do with more of those.
Tension did erupt, briefly.
From Post Malone to Punks for Palestine, we’re revisiting this year’s top local stories.
They met on Craigslist. Now, they’re working on album number two.
Meeting every month on Melrose Street; no vintage.
Listen to five new Christmas songs, some feline-themed.
Ex-CBS and Fuse producer says he now runs the only private-room karaoke bar in his corner of Brooklyn
A bit of jazz meets a bit of Bushwick-grunge charm, at the former home of the vegan cafe Brooklyn Whiskers.
More than just bisexual lighting and chess looks, a local queer-themed chess club is taking a stand on the Gaza conflict.