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The L Train: “L” Is for Letdown

The L train continues to break our hearts

Hey Bushwick: Do You Know How To Make Sure Your House Isn’t Collapsing?

In a city where everyone has a housing horror story, Preston Pujol's tale of woe, reported by Annette Konoske Graf...

Essential Documentary ‘Brewed in Brooklyn’ Is Now Available to Watch for Free on Hulu

Absolutely fascinating is the history of Bushwick as the beer brewing mecca

Bushwick Candidates Focused on Housing: Who is Who

Bushwick is divided between the 34th and the 37th Council districts

Bushwick Collective Founder, Joe Ficalora Shares His Story in NY Times

Joe Ficalora, a native of Bushwick and the engine behind Bushwick Collective, the massive street art site sprouting from St

Open Call for Submissions: Short Stories About Bushwick

Exciting news! Bushwick Daily and Catopolis are collaborating on a book of short stories about Bushwick life, and we need...

Fast Food Workers Prepare to Strike on Thursday

New York City is the land of a thousand fast food joints, and our neighborhood is no exception

Billboard Spoils Breathtaking Graffiti on Tutu’s Wall

Lucas Walters, a co-owner of Tutu’s bar, experienced quite the unpleasant surprise when he came to work a couple of days...

BKROT Makes Composting Easy, Supports Bushwick’s Urban Farms

As good Brooklynites, we here at Bushwick Daily are familiar with the virtues of composting our food scraps

Jay Z Totally Wasn’t Playing a Show in Bushwick! #HOVAhoax

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Apparently Jay Z is Playing a Secret Show Bushwick Right Now

Wake up, Bushwick! Time to stop whatever you're doing because apparently Jay Z is performing a secret show at 421...

City Council Member Diana Reyna Investigates Potentially Illegal Rezoning Approval

We almost thought that nobody in this town cared about the potentially illegal excluding of the public from the vote...

Awesome Stop Frisking Kits by Animal NY Available Also in Bushwick

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Reading List: Dick Shots, Bushwick is Losing Weight & More

Members of Bushwick Future Femme Collective collected unsolicited dick shots they received, mounted and framed them

Bushwick City Council Member Shows His Support for the Community Safety Act

Earlier this month, New York City Council Member Erik Dilan, whose council district includes parts of Bushwick, held a press conference to...

Central M Subway Station Reopens Today After 5 Months

Great news, Bushwick folks off the Central M stop! Your social life shall once again include hopping on the M...

#Bushwick Story Told Through 1,000 Eyes (Best of Instagram This Week)

Bushwick is the land of wide skies and endless views that never get old

Explosion Eyewitness: The Whole Thing Flew in the Air

...It's a day like any other, you just had your lunch when suddenly the Earth starts to shake, and then...

Right Now: Explosion on the Corner of Evergreen and Jefferson [Updated]

Social media are buzzing about an explosion that occurred apparently at the corner of Evergreen Ave and Jefferson Street less...

Bushwick On Craigslist: Live Owl Needed For Small Housewarming Party

We gotta hand it to you, Bushwick - when it comes to your Craigslist presence, you definitely do not disappoint

What the Community Safety Act Means for Stop and Frisk in Bushwick

Bushwick is prime stop and frisk territory

It’s All About Big City Hustle. Cat Launches a Life Style Blog

If you follow Bushwick Daily on the daily (and I know you all do, muah) you know our beloved contributor...

Reading List: Dead Dolphine & Shark + Voter Turnout Low in Bushwick

Relive Bushwick Block Party with Our Rad Video!

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Have You Seen These Two?

...because NYPD tweeted today they are wanted for robbery at Dekalb Ave subway station on July 27. Naturally, in the...

Your L Train Weeknights Commute Just Got Really Sloppy

Gif by Katarina Hybenova for Bushwick Daily

Community Board 4 Illegally Approved Rezoning of Rheingold Brewery

It seems that development plans at the Rheingold Brewery site in Bushwick are one step closer to the completion.

Bushwick’s First Skateboarding Jam Was Awesome [Photos]

The weather was beautiful, DJs were playing hip hop, contestants were in festive mood, despite the heat, sweat and new...

Notes from the Scene at Bushwick Block Party 2013

This past Saturday and for the fourth year running, the Bushwick Block Party took over Morgantown's Moore Street for a...

Bushwick’s First Official Skate Jam: The Bushwick Throwdown

The Bushwick Block Party is only one of the exciting things happening this weekend. This Sunday, July 28th, Silky’s is partnering with...

Have an Opinion on Rheingold Brewery Development? Say it! [UPDATED]

In late June we have informed you that Community Board 4 meeting was set to discuss a proposed rezoning of...

New Bushwick Portraits from Peter Dressel’s Book Project

Bushwick residents with their diversity and resilience have been a fascination and inspiration to many, including yours truly who started...

Reading List: Heavy Woods Bartender in Ridiculous Arrest; More G and M trains!

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Suspect in the Bushwick Shooting Busted in Springfield, MA

NY Daily News just announced that 23-year old Curtis Peteron, a suspect in the Bushwick shooting, has been taken into custody after...

Low Cost Health Insurance for Freelancers & Artists in a Nutshell

Once you take the leap to freelance, you’re committing to a lifestyle, which has its perks, yes, but managing the...

Roberta’s Block Party Promo Video Was Just Released

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Bushwick Saddened and Outraged by Shooting on Menahan St [UPDATED]

This past Saturday afternoon Bushwick witnessed a senseless act of gun violence

Alaska Bar Re-Opens Tomorrow After the Fire Accident

Because we love, love, love Alaska we are happy, happy, happy for the good news! It's been almost three weeks...

Know Your Neighborhood By Shoes

Bushwick Resident Launches Her Digital Beauty Start Up

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Website Predicts the Temperature on the L Train Platforms

Are you wondering whether to take the L train and bear the heat or to stay in by the air...

Reading List: Skinny Dipping & Vogue Comes to Bushwick

Bushwick is disfavored and Roberta's is SO hard to find, says Vogue [

Crafting Aromatic Elixers, Learning the History of Scent at 3rd Ward

Everyone has an inexplicable attraction to smell - it's biology

Iraq Veteran Finds Outpost on Bogart St Selling Silverware Jewelry

Sunday afternoon on Bogart Street couldn’t be nicer; it’s not too hot and the fresh air feels good

Do You Have a Health Insurance?

No, seriously

Because Bushwick Kitty is a Beast!

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How to Survive This City as a Transplant

Oh, New Yorkers, aren’t we all transplants? Many of us for sure! We frequently land in Bushwick in hopes of...

Reading List: Brooklynsploitation in Action

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10 Things You Should Know About Open Fire Hydrants

Summer in Bushwick wouldn't be the same without fire hydrants blasting cold water, and children playing and squeaking in excitement

Summer’s Peaking: The Best Events NOT on 4th of July

Summer is peaking, and the week(end) doesn't end this Thursday, dear friends