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Alec Meeker has been the publisher of Bushwick Daily since 2018, bringing a fresh and creative approach to local journalism. With a love for storytelling and a deep connection to North Brooklyn, Alec leads the team in covering the art, culture, and community that make the neighborhood special. From spearheading innovative reporting projects to hosting pop-up events that bring neighbors together, Alec keeps Bushwick Daily at the heart of the local conversation.
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brooklyncb5.org has been hijacked and redirects visitors through multiple compromised domains to PGBET888, a Thai slot-machine site served from a...
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's NY-7 platform includes a wealth tax on billionaires, abolishing ICE, and a new endometriosis insurance...
LONGSHOT CINEMA DROP 002 screens four independent short films tonight at 8 p.m. at Alter Space in Williamsburg, followed by...
Five luxury artist retreat cabins from Brooklyn Mirage's rooftop are for sale as new owners demolish the East Williamsburg venue...
State Senator Julia Salazar and Assemblymember Emily Gallagher introduced legislation to cap commercial rent increases and guarantee lease renewals for...
The dispute and its resolution were filed on the same day, raising questions about what the creditors won behind closed...
The Dubai-backed nightlife brand takes over the shuttered Bushwick venue after a bankruptcy fight that nearly killed the deal Demolition...
State Senator Julia Salazar announced her support for three legislative proposals from Governor Kathy Hochul aimed at limiting cooperation between...
Weeks after a Consumer Reports and Groundwork Collaborative investigation revealed that Instacart had been charging different customers different prices for...
With Intro 1135 now in effect, a look back at the corporate lobbying campaign and internal City Hall dynamics that...
With Intro 1135 now in effect, a look back at how delivery workers and their allies secured the two-thirds majority...
The Bushwick Starr presents world premiere of 'Gooey's Toxic Aquatic Adventure,' a puppet musical about gentrification opening Feb. 4
When Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his $4 million public bathroom expansion program on January 10, he was stepping into a...
The largest clean energy development deal in New York State history just landed in our neighborhood
After a decade near the Wilson L, the neighborhood's living room pours its last drink Saturday, but owner Chris Taha...
Eight Bushwick bars are collecting coats for LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness this winter—and Lagunitas is buying you a beer for...
Watch Knights Battle Then Dance in Bushwick on October 16th Get your Halloween started early this Thursday when 3 Dollar...
Bushwick's "secret door" coffee shop celebrates with local vendors, DJ sets, and community festivities from noon to 8PM
Kimyon Huggins, a longtime community builder, DJ, and event producer who helped shape Bushwick’s creative scene for over two decades,...
Two Teens Stabbed in Bushwick After Puerto Rican Day Parade No arrests made; police investigation ongoing
The 7th annual Knickerbocker Avenue Puerto Rican Day Parade, with Nydia Velázquez as Grand Marshal, this sunday 3pm kickoff
Bushwick’s reigning queen of irreverent wit and sharp artistic insight, Lisa Levy, is inviting fans inside her head, literally. On...
Toxic blue pellets identified as dangerous BlueMax Meal Bait found completely unsecured along Knickerbocker side of Maria Hernandez Park with...
With expanded nonprofit partnerships and an Earth Day kickoff, the program transforms two Bushwick blocks into a car-free corridor every...
From pop-up sensation to permanent fixture, Kevin Morgan's burger joint delivers restaurant-quality meals late into the night, with house-made cookies...
UPDATE [04-12-2025]: We've updated this article with information about Debbie's GoFundMe campaign, which has raised over $9,000 in just 30...
Brooklyn startup founder Dossey Richards unveils autonomous AI agent capable of executing complex tasks from emailing world leaders to deploying...
The annual instant film photography conference PolaCon NYC will return to Brooklyn for its third year from May 30 to...
The East Williamsburg venue will reopen May 1 with increased capacity, timber construction, and enhanced safety features following last year's...
City Officials Detail Ambitious Project; Community Praises Councilwoman Sandy Nurse's Persistent Advocacy
Twiggy Moore's Avant-Garde Revolution at NYFW New York Fashion Week took an electrifying turn in Bushwick as emerging designers showcased...
Prepare to be captivated, fashion devotees, because The Catwalk NYFW F/W’25 Runway Show is set to be a defining moment...
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso is calling on New York City residents to apply for positions on Brooklyn’s 18 community...
The affordable housing lottery for 150 Noll Street, a five-story mixed-use building in Bushwick, Brooklyn is live and applications will...
A low-flying NYPD helicopter circled Ridgewood in the wee hours, prompting questions and frustration from residents.
Bushwick's iconic music venue, Our Wicked Lady, is in dire financial straits. Owners Zach Glass and Keith Hamilton speak to...
Bushwick artist Gazoo and partners are hosting the annual 'To The Moon' Toy Drive this Saturday at Maria Hernandez Park,...
A devastating fire on Myrtle Avenue has forced two beloved Bushwick restaurants, La Lupe and Indika House, to close indefinitely,...
Michael Wright's New Drop Will Have You Feeling Like Family Bushwick-based fashion label Michael Wright Collection just unveiled its latest...
Our friends at Our Wicked Lady (OWL), the Bushwick bar consistently in the running for best venue in the neighborhood...
Bushwick may be synonymous with street art and its thriving DIY scene, but a burgeoning theater movement is quietly taking...
Legendary Brooklyn band TV on the Radio surprised fans with a secret show at Ridgewood’s TV Eye, marking their first...
A viral video of sheep sprinting through Bushwick has residents questioning the source of the escape and reigniting the conversation...
Get a First Look at 53 A.D., Empirical Spirits' New Home in Bushwick
Celestina León, District Manager of Brooklyn Community Board 4, has been honored with the esteemed Sloan Public Service Award for...
Bushwick neighbors, mark your calendars for an event that goes beyond the party scene to make a serious impact on...
Election Day is here, and as polls close, Bushwick locals are gathering to catch the live results in the company...
Bushwick-born artist Michael Allen Alien has spent over two decades pushing the limits of performance art and installations. In this...
In the upcoming elections, Bushwick residents will see several familiar faces on the ballot as local incumbents run largely unopposed....
Legendary Event Hosted by Joe Ficalora reaches it's 13th year of bringing the best street artists around the world to...