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Bushwick’s “El Garden” Could Be Razed to Create New Housing. Sign the Petition to Save It

Bushwick’s “El Garden” Could Be Razed to Create New Housing. Sign the Petition to Save It

Increasing affordable housing and creating community green space are both laudable goals to pursue in the ongoing evolution of NYC’s neighborhoods, but a recent decision from city hall to invite developers to turn community gardens across the city into construction sites for new affordable housing seems to pit the two objectives against each other

A Local Zone, of Some Interest

A Local Zone, of Some Interest

“It’s not about a ceasefire or not about not a ceasefire”

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: She’s Singing About Her Cat

Onward and Upward in Bushwick: She’s Singing About Her Cat

Listen to five new Christmas songs, some feline-themed.

Art Therapy, Bushwick-Style.

Art Therapy, Bushwick-Style.

“Where we are located has brought a lot of creatives to the space,” says a psychotherapist who specializes in dance and movement therapy.

It’s A Kombucha Bar, In Bushwick

It’s A Kombucha Bar, In Bushwick

“An ethnobotanical journey through many cultures and philosophies.”

Good News For Bushwick Vegans

Good News For Bushwick Vegans

Here’s at least seven more local spots to find plant-based food

Too Many Chefs

Too Many Chefs

A new cafe near the Bed-Stuy border changes chefs every two weeks in search of “different styles and techniques”

Bushwick Votes To Upgrade A Dog Park and Extend Some Curbs

Bushwick Votes To Upgrade A Dog Park and Extend Some Curbs

Participatory budgeting is back and the results are in for how locals want to dole out $1 million in city funds. Yes dog park, no workout equipment

Live From the Farewell Bar, It’s the Soup Queen

Live From the Farewell Bar, It’s the Soup Queen

After spending the pandemic making soups at home, one Bushwick cook is now working out of a bar.

Here’s Some Things That Are Happening This Week(end): May 19 – May 21

Here’s Some Things That Are Happening This Week(end): May 19 – May 21

Comedy shows! More comedy shows! And local eco-rapper Hila the Killa!

Things Happening This Week(end) (April 29 – May 2) in and Around Bushwick

Things Happening This Week(end) (April 29 – May 2) in and Around Bushwick

It’s May Day weekend!

Some Springtime Openings In Bushwick (But also Ridgewood)

Some Springtime Openings In Bushwick (But also Ridgewood)

A new pet supply store! A two-floor club and pizzeria! A yoga studio!

“We Needed This!” Hand-Made Clothes Are the Move at Vers

“We Needed This!” Hand-Made Clothes Are the Move at Vers

New boutique pushes locally-designed clothes

Aumenta la presión hacia el Departamento de Conservación Ambiental y la gobernadora para rechazar la construcción de vaporizadores de gas fracturado en Greenpoint

Aumenta la presión hacia el Departamento de Conservación Ambiental y la gobernadora para rechazar la construcción de vaporizadores de gas fracturado en Greenpoint

La prohibición de los vaporizadores de gas fracturado es el objetivo más reciente en la larga oposición contra Nacional Grid que activistas locales y residentes llevan realizando.

Ready To Perform? Here’s a Round up of Open Mics in and Around Bushwick

Ready To Perform? Here’s a Round up of Open Mics in and Around Bushwick

Few things are better than meeting new friends who share similar interests with you.

Pressure Mounts on DEC, Gov. Hochul to Deny Permit for Fracked Gas Vaporizers in Greenpoint

Pressure Mounts on DEC, Gov. Hochul to Deny Permit for Fracked Gas Vaporizers in Greenpoint

The fight against the fracked gas vaporizers is the latest hurdle in an ongoing battle that local activists and residents have been waging against National Grid for years.

Lab Tests Show Dangerous Levels of Lead Falling From Bushwick Subway Stations

Lab Tests Show Dangerous Levels of Lead Falling From Bushwick Subway Stations

Streets in Bushwick may be subject to dangerous lead exposure. Because of the quiet stripping of 2018 legislation by former governor Andrew Cuomo, the extent of the problem remains largely unknown. A Bushwick Daily investigation.

Have a Primal Urge To See Things Fly Through the Air? Join Bushwick’s First Catapult Club at 101 Wilson Bar

Have a Primal Urge To See Things Fly Through the Air? Join Bushwick’s First Catapult Club at 101 Wilson Bar

All are welcome to join Bushwick’s first-ever trebuchet building and launch competition.

Time For a Fresh Look? Here’s Where to Get a Haircut in Bushwick

Time For a Fresh Look? Here’s Where to Get a Haircut in Bushwick

If you’re in search of a haircut in Bushwick, look no further. Here are some local spots that will keep you stylin’.

The Fight Against The North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues With a Decision on Feb. 7

The Fight Against The North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues With a Decision on Feb. 7

In just a few weeks, Governor Hochul and the DEC will decide whether or not to allow National Grid to install fracked gas vaporizers at the apex of the North Brooklyn Pipeline. 

Bushwick-Area Small Biz Owners Frustrated With Police Response to Break-ins During the Pandemic

Bushwick-Area Small Biz Owners Frustrated With Police Response to Break-ins During the Pandemic

The time it takes investigators to arrive is more costly than if the establishment were to reopen without reporting the crime, said one local business owner.

Where To Get Your Fit on in the New Year: Independent Gyms and Fitness Studios in and Around Bushwick

Where To Get Your Fit on in the New Year: Independent Gyms and Fitness Studios in and Around Bushwick

Which independent gym or fitness studio is most suitable for you to reach your goals in 2022?

Best of Bushwick Winners 2021!

Best of Bushwick Winners 2021!

Our readers have voted! Here are the winners for the best pizza, tacos, happy hour, coffee shop, sandwich, music venue, brunch, bar, bakery and wings in and around the neighborhood.

Neighborhood Bar Mood Ring to Release Cocktail Recipe Book in Spring 2022

Neighborhood Bar Mood Ring to Release Cocktail Recipe Book in Spring 2022

The book includes the recipes to astrology-themed cocktails, nightlife tips and stories based on the experiences of co-owners Vanessa Li and Bowen Goh.

A Monthly Roundup of Restaurant & Bar Openings: New Slice Shops & a Sake Bar

A Monthly Roundup of Restaurant & Bar Openings: New Slice Shops & a Sake Bar

A roundup of new food and drink spots in and around Bushwick and Ridgewood, including new slice shops, chicken joints and Calvin Eng’s new Cantonese concept.

Here’s How 11 Bushwick Landmarks Got Their Names

Here’s How 11 Bushwick Landmarks Got Their Names

Maria Hernandez Park, Mominette, Wonderville, L’Imprimerie, Irving Avenue and more. Here’s how 11 of Bushwick’s most notable places got their names.

How Bushwick-Area Nightlife Venues Have Reacted to The Omicron Surge

How Bushwick-Area Nightlife Venues Have Reacted to The Omicron Surge

An update on how local music and nightlife venues are reacting to the Omicron surge, including details on New Year’s Eve events.

Bushwick’s Ornithology Jazz Club Serves up Vegan Food and Free Nightly Jam Sessions

Bushwick’s Ornithology Jazz Club Serves up Vegan Food and Free Nightly Jam Sessions

Musicians and locals alike can enjoy the nightly shows or partake and experiment with an original piece. The idea is to create a ‘permissive environment’ where music can be explored, said co-owner Mitchell Borden.

Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens

Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens

The Department of Transportation is installing several pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Vermont Place.

Mientras La Ciudad de Nueva York Planea Prohibir Instalaciones de Gas en Casa, La Lucha Contra el Gasoducto del Norte de Brooklyn Continúa

Mientras La Ciudad de Nueva York Planea Prohibir Instalaciones de Gas en Casa, La Lucha Contra el Gasoducto del Norte de Brooklyn Continúa

La propuesta de ley para prohibir instalaciones de gas en edificios nuevos posiblemente sea aprobada esta semana, mientras residentes de Bushwick continúan su lucha contra el gasoducto que National Grid está construyendo a través del Norte de Brooklyn.

As New York City Plans to Ban Gas Hookups in Buildings, the Fight Against the North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues

As New York City Plans to Ban Gas Hookups in Buildings, the Fight Against the North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues

The bill banning gas hookups in new buildings is supposed to pass this week, all while local Bushwick residents continue to fight against the National Grid pipeline being built throughout North Brooklyn.

Loft Tenants Awarded the Right to Sue Landlords in NYC Housing Court

Loft Tenants Awarded the Right to Sue Landlords in NYC Housing Court

The new law, sponsored by Sen. Julia Salazar, allows loft tenants to seek redress in housing court when their essential services like heat and water are neglected or denied.

DorDor Gallery Closes Indefinitely, as Curator Transitions to Emerging Art-Centric Social Media Platform

DorDor Gallery Closes Indefinitely, as Curator Transitions to Emerging Art-Centric Social Media Platform

After a year and a half, Bushwick’s DorDor art gallery closes its doors, as the co-owner of the space seeks new ways to accomplish her goals of democratizing access to the art market for up-and-coming artists.

Checking in With Merrie Cherry, the Bushwig Icon and Dragula Star

Checking in With Merrie Cherry, the Bushwig Icon and Dragula Star

The founding member of Bushwig discusses the meaning of drag, starring in season four of Dragula and the recent loss of her grandmother.

After Decades, Holiday Lights Finally Return To Knickerbocker Avenue

After Decades, Holiday Lights Finally Return To Knickerbocker Avenue

The display seeks to bring a festive holiday spirit and, in turn, increased economic activity to the area.