News
Salazar Talks Loft Laws, Evictions, and Netflix at Town Hall in Bushwick
State Senator Julia Salazar discussed the latest issues coming out of the state capital.
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Real Estate
Friday Fast Fact: Thirty-Nine New Buildings Went Up in Bushwick Last Year
Data from the Department of Buildings reveals which neighborhoods had the most residential development in 2018.
Community
Friday Fast Facts: The L Reigns as Most Reliable Weekday Train in NYC
MTA countdown clock data reveals the most (and least) reliable trains in the city.
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Ranks in Top Five Precincts for Bike Crashes in Brooklyn
Williamsburg tops the list for most bike crashes in Brooklyn, but Bushwick isn't far behind.
Arts & Culture
The Street Art Pilgrimage Offers a Deeper Look into Bushwick Graffiti
Through the Street Art Pilgrimage, a local art historian and culture critic provides greater insight into some of the neighborhood's...
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Almost 300 Cases Filed Were Filed Against Bushwick Landlords in 2018
Here's a roundup of the housing cases brought against Bushwick landlords this past year.
Community
Friday Fast Facts: Unemployment is at an All-Time Low, But Not in Bushwick
The share of Bushwick residents without a job has increased over the last ten years.
Community
Friday Fast Fact: 2,500 New Apartment Units Will Come to Bushwick by 2020
A recent report shows that Bushwick will be a hub for construction of new apartment buildings over the next couple...
Community
Friday Fast Facts: Number of Votes Cast in Bushwick Midterms Increases by 150% Since 2014
Voters in Bushwick showed up to the polls with much more force than they did in 2014.
Community
Friday Fast Facts: Does Your Block Vote? Use This Interactive Map to Find Out
Midterms are only four days away. The time is now to make sure your friends, neighbors, and relatives get out...
Community
Friday Fast Fact: A Ghost Sighting Database Reveals the Most Haunted States in the Country
How haunted is New York compared to the rest of the country? We dig into a ghost sightings database to...
Community
Friday Fast Facts: Median Asking Rent In Bushwick Hits An All-Time High
Landlords are asking renters to pay more for apartments than ever before, but how long can this last?
Community
Friday Fast Facts: Domestic Violence Rates in Bushwick and Beyond
We take a look at city data to understand the rates of domestic violence in Bushwick and the rest of...
Arts & Culture
Friday Fast Facts: The Millennial Takeover of Bushwick
Over the past five years, the neighborhood has seen an influx of residents between the ages of 25 and 34.
News
Friday Fast Fact: How Julia Salazar Won The Election
Polling data from election night shows how the votes shook out across the district.
Community
Come Out On Saturday For The Unveiling Of The Bushwick Community Plan
The steering committee will finally present the Bushwick Community Plan, which has been in the works for over four years.
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Hurricane Maria’s Death Toll Officially Increases to 3,000 People, One Year Later
One year later, the Puerto Rican government has finally increased the official death toll for one of the most devastating...
Community
Friday Fast Fact: A Staggering Number of Bushwick Residents Lack Health Insurance
The neighborhood has one of the highest rates of uninsured residents in the entire city.
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick District Schools See Significant Decreases in Student Enrollment
The number of students enrolled in Bushwick district schools has decreased significantly over the past five years.
Community
Representative Velázquez Fights to Remove ‘Police’ Label from I.C.E. Uniforms
The bill could help better protect local immigrants in their interactions with federal immigration agents.
Community
Friday Fast Facts: Bushwick Reigns as the Spanish-Speaking Capital of Brooklyn
Bushwick has the most Spanish speakers of any neighborhood in Brooklyn.
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Has One of the Highest Rates of Serious Housing Violations in NYC
We dig into publicly available to data to see how housing issues are plaguing the neighborhood.
Community
Mysterious Predator Drone Appears Over Four Buildings in Bushwick and East Williamsburg
What's going on with mysterious drones appearing over buildings in the area?
Community
Attend Congresswoman Velázquez’s Immigration Rights Forum This Sunday
Congresswoman Velázquez will host an Immigration Forum this Sunday.
Community
Friday Fast Fact: More than a Quarter of Bushwick Residents Live Below the Poverty Line
Data from the American Community Survey reveals that more than one in four Bushwick residents lives in poverty.
Arts & Culture
PHOTOESSAY: A Celebration of Resistance and Community at Bushwick Pride
The 13th Annual Bushwick Pride event celebrated Bushwick's LGBTQIA community.
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Families Are Being Driven Out of Bushwick
Data from the American Community Survey shows that the rate of families with children in Bushwick has been cut in...
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Which Countries Do Bushwick’s Immigrants Come From?
Data from the American Community Survey reveals the biggest immigrant groups in Bushwick.
Community
PHOTOESSAY: A New Orleans-Themed Evening to Remember at the Roundtable Senior Center
Bushwick's Roundtable Senior Center hosted its biggest party of the year, a "Masquerade on Bourbon Street."
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Residents’ Top Complaint Is…
Complaint calls about loud neighbors was the top reason that Bushwick residents have called NYC 311 in the first half...
Community
Friday Fast Fact: Bushwick Saw Increase in Use of Stop and Frisk in 2017
The use of stop and frisk grew 15 percent from 2016 to 2017 in Bushwick.
Community
Change of Plans: Bushwick Won’t Get Curbside Composting in 2018
The Department of Sanitation has paused plans to bring curbside collection of organics to Bushwick and other parts of NYC.
Community
Fast Facts: The Most Popular Dog in Bushwick is…
According to dog licensing data from the Department of Health, pitbulls are currently the most popular dogs in Bushwick.
Community
Bushwick Parents: Explore the Neighborhood’s Public Schools at the District 32 School Fair
This Saturday, the Community Education Council will host a School Fair to showcase the neighborhood's public school offerings.
Food and Drink
Call for Nominations: Best Food Truck in Bushwick
Give props to your favorite food truck with a Best of Bushwick nomination!
Community
Affordable Housing Tops List of Concerns for Bushwick Residents
When Bushwick residents call their city council members to raise issues, it's most often about affordable housing.
Community
The Health Department Slaps Bushwick Developer with Extensive Violations Near Morgan L Train Stop
All Year Management, the developer of a planned luxury boutique hotel at 71 White Street, continues to ignore the pools...
News
Less than 50 Percent of Bushwick Residents Say the Neighborhood is a Good Place to Live
Bushwick residents reported the lowest satisfaction ratings of any community district in Brooklyn across 11 out of the 45 areas,...
Arts & Culture
Bushwick Has the Highest Rate of New Buildings in Brooklyn
In 2017, Bushwick had the most newly-completed buildings per square mile of any neighborhood in Brooklyn.
Real Estate
Bushwick Real Estate: New Development Plans to Cast Long Shadows Over Bushwick
The number of places available for rent in Bushwick has skyrocketed over last year.
Community
A Bushwick Rezoning Battle Heats Up at 1601 Dekalb
A group of residents seeks to block a major rezoning proposal.
Community
Want to Talk Urban Farming? Join Council Member Espinal Tonight
Council Member Espinal is hosting a town hall to support the future of urban farming in NYC.
Community
It’s Time for Trash Talk, Bushwick
According to publicly available data, Bushwick's streets and sidewalks are some of the most littered in the city.
Community
A Bushwick Sex Worker Voices the Concerns of an Underground Industry
Jane Blanchard shares her experiences and thoughts.
Community
Friday Fun Facts: What Are the Most Common Crimes in Bushwick?
We're making factoids fun and exciting.
Community
Friday Fun Facts: Can You Put Your Green Thumb to Work This Weekend in Bushwick?
Celebrate National Gardening Day this weekend in one of Bushwick's many community gardens.
Community
Bushwick Fun Facts: Why Is the Neighborhood So Darn Unhealthy?
We dug through some stats on health in Bushwick to find out.
Community
Need Some Bud and Roach? Then Check out “Good Morning Bushwick,” a New Neighborhood Talk Show
These two local guys talk about it all during their 10 a.m. show.