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Taqueria Santa Fe, A Taco Lover’s Dream, Is Open on Bushwick’s Stanhope Street

Taqueria Santa Fe, A Taco Lover’s Dream, Is Open on Bushwick’s Stanhope Street

A new local taqueria serving the regional cuisine of Mexico City is open on Stanhope street—and the head chef, an alum of the Life Cafe and 983 Bushwick’s Living Room, has worked his magic once again.

A Very Serious Data Project Determined Bushwick’s Signature Dog Name

A Very Serious Data Project Determined Bushwick’s Signature Dog Name

A recent study has provided an answer to a very important, long contested subject: we now know conclusively know which dog names are most unique to various parts of Bushwick

K2 or Synthetic Marijuana Has Been Causing Troubles at Myrtle Broadway in Bushwick

K2 or Synthetic Marijuana Has Been Causing Troubles at Myrtle Broadway in Bushwick

A packet of K2, “Spice” or synthetic marijuana can be purchased for as little as $4

Beloved Tamale Lady Is Back in Action at a South Bushwick Street

Beloved Tamale Lady Is Back in Action at a South Bushwick Street

Recently, this Bushwick Daily tipster saw something tremendously exciting a few blocks from home: one of our all-time favorite street vendors, Tamale Lady is back with her signature tamales and arroz con leche after she was off the sidewalks for the past three seasons

Stigma of Being Gay in Bushwick Contributes to Transmission of HIV

Stigma of Being Gay in Bushwick Contributes to Transmission of HIV

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Wreck Room Re-Opened and Is Ready for the Weekend

Wreck Room Re-Opened and Is Ready for the Weekend

In the ocean of slick “hipster chic” bars serving organic beers, all you sometimes want to do is to dive in to a bar that looks crappier than your bedroom, get hammered on cheap no-name whiskey, maybe play some pool, and sing-yell a Weezer song by the end of the night

The MARCH Disbands

The MARCH Disbands

“This is an era of no more demonizing successful businesses, but promoting, lifting them up,” claims Eric Adams

Vegan Trouble

Vegan Trouble

Two meatless spots on Knickerbocker closed their doors, but Seitan’s Helper say they’re not going anywhere

On Spotting The Lanternflies

On Spotting The Lanternflies

“I kill them whenever I can.”

Drama In The Denizen

Drama In The Denizen

Safety concerns and money mixups now plague a luxury housing development In Bushwick

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.

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. 

Amid the Recent Increase in Omicron Covid Cases, Freelancers Are Struggling To Stay Afloat

Amid the Recent Increase in Omicron Covid Cases, Freelancers Are Struggling To Stay Afloat

The rise of gig work cancellations caused by the hike of Omicron Covid cases is reminding local freelancers of March 2020.

$4.3 Million Project To Reduce Storm Flooding Is Underway at Bushwick II Houses

$4.3 Million Project To Reduce Storm Flooding Is Underway at Bushwick II Houses

The citywide project is estimated to capture 55 million gallons of stormwater each year.

An Update on Current Bushwick Covid Numbers, as of Jan. 3

An Update on Current Bushwick Covid Numbers, as of Jan. 3

Information on positive Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Bushwick and all of New York City.

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.

Construction Has Started on Bushwick’s Rheingold Senior Residences, an Affordable Housing Complex

Construction Has Started on Bushwick’s Rheingold Senior Residences, an Affordable Housing Complex

The new building will feature 94 units, communal lounges on each floor and plenty of green outdoor space.

The FRESH Program Will Bring 3 New Supermarkets to Bushwick as a Way to Combat Food Insecurity

The FRESH Program Will Bring 3 New Supermarkets to Bushwick as a Way to Combat Food Insecurity

In the meantime, the neighborhood offers food distributions, pantries and community fridges.

Are There Rats in Your Building? Find Out Using the City’s Interactive ‘Rat Map’

Are There Rats in Your Building? Find Out Using the City’s Interactive ‘Rat Map’

New York City is practically synonymous with rats. And Bushwick, with all of its sanitation problems, is no exception.

Have the NYC Vaccine Mandates Impacted Bushwick Vaccination Rates?

Have the NYC Vaccine Mandates Impacted Bushwick Vaccination Rates?

An updated look at Bushwick’s vaccination rates, in the wake of NYC vaccine mandates.

With Cleaner Streets in Mind, DSNY Brings on 800 New Hires

With Cleaner Streets in Mind, DSNY Brings on 800 New Hires

“Great news! Cleaner streets and sidewalks are on the way,” said Antonio Reynoso, City Council District 34 representative and candidate for Brooklyn borough president.

How Many Covid Cases Have Been Reported in Bushwick Schools?

How Many Covid Cases Have Been Reported in Bushwick Schools?

In-school testing results show a shockingly low number of positive COVID cases in Bushwick schools, but there are questions about testing.

Families Demand Remote Learning Option for Kids

Families Demand Remote Learning Option for Kids

Families in Bushwick and around the city, unconvinced by school COVID-19 protocols, want the option to continue remote instruction.

Catch a Game of Ecuavóley, Ecuador’s National Sport, on the Courts at Maria Hernández Park

Catch a Game of Ecuavóley, Ecuador’s National Sport, on the Courts at Maria Hernández Park

Ecuador’s national sport has made its way to Bushwick, where it thrives on the red-top courts at Maria Hernández Park.

So You Want to Volunteer? Here Is a List of Bushwick Organizations That Need Your Help

So You Want to Volunteer? Here Is a List of Bushwick Organizations That Need Your Help

An ever-evolving list of Bushwick organizations that are actively in need of volunteers.

National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning for New York City Through Thursday

National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning for New York City Through Thursday

Cooling centers and public pools will be open with extended hours while the warning is in effect.

Petitioning in Bushwick

Petitioning in Bushwick

A Sweet Generation Swoops Into Bushwick

A Sweet Generation Swoops Into Bushwick

What More Street Vendor Permits Means For Bushwick

What More Street Vendor Permits Means For Bushwick

The BKE Story: A Home-Grown Kombucha Company Grows In Bushwick

The BKE Story: A Home-Grown Kombucha Company Grows In Bushwick

How a Bushwick couple’s kombucha company survived a global pandemic.

Brooklyn Bars Sue Cuomo For Millions

Brooklyn Bars Sue Cuomo For Millions

Local bars and restaurants say the last year of inconsistent COVID restrictions have cost them big

Voices of Bushwick: Community Members Reflect on Covid-19 Crisis

Voices of Bushwick: Community Members Reflect on Covid-19 Crisis

As New York braces for a second wave of coronavirus, Bushwick’s essential workers, small business owners and artists reflect on their experiences and lessons learned.

Are you a New Yorker struggling with unemployment? Here are some resources to help

Are you a New Yorker struggling with unemployment? Here are some resources to help

A list of resources to help New Yorkers facing unemployment