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‘It’s Getting Worse’: Bushwick Residents Overwhelmed by Rampant Trash Problem

‘It’s Getting Worse’: Bushwick Residents Overwhelmed by Rampant Trash Problem

Piles of trash and overflowing waste baskets have been permeating Bushwick for most of 2021.

Q&A: Bushwick Native Alexandra Abril Makes her Mark at High Hopes Tattoo

Q&A: Bushwick Native Alexandra Abril Makes her Mark at High Hopes Tattoo

The queer woman-owned shop opened its doors in July 2020.

Photos: Bushwick Locals Make Their Mark at Governors Ball 2021

Photos: Bushwick Locals Make Their Mark at Governors Ball 2021

Governors Ball 2021, which ran from Sept. 24-26, featured some of Bushwick’s top musicians, vendors and fans.

The Empanada Project Donates Portion of Proceeds to Help People Most at Risk

The Empanada Project Donates Portion of Proceeds to Help People Most at Risk

Small business owners Andrew Owens and Benny Polanco started selling empanadas to support not only themselves but nonprofits like Hope for Haiti and the Sunrise Movement.

Five COVID-Conscious Indoor Activities for Fall

Five COVID-Conscious Indoor Activities for Fall

Safely get through the coming fall with billiards, karaoke, ceramics, flower arrangement and more.

Community Gardens Are Reopening, and They Need Dedicated Volunteers

Community Gardens Are Reopening, and They Need Dedicated Volunteers

Look up and support your local community garden in providing sustenance and critical green space.

Meet The Ten Bells: Bushwick’s New Natural Wine Bar

Meet The Ten Bells: Bushwick’s New Natural Wine Bar

The Lower East Side mainstay has opened its second location in Bushwick, across the street from Maria Hernandez Park.

Councilman Robert Holden Edges Progressive Newcomer Juan Ardila in 30th District, Bringing End to Tumultuous Race

Councilman Robert Holden Edges Progressive Newcomer Juan Ardila in 30th District, Bringing End to Tumultuous Race

Juan Ardila, the 27-year-old progressive, came up roughly 500 votes shy against incumbent Councilman Robert Holden, with roughly 46 percent of the vote according to early tallies. Ardila hasn’t yet conceded.

Brain Freeze: Frozen Drinks for Summer in Bushwick

Brain Freeze: Frozen Drinks for Summer in Bushwick

Ten Bushwick bars that are sure to keep you cool (and maybe not so hydrated) this summer.

Oh, To Choose A (Borough) President!

Oh, To Choose A (Borough) President!

In a crowded race, candidates promise to do more than Eric Adams.

Darma The Developer?

Darma The Developer?

As the election tightens, big real estate is dumping money into local city council races

Around Bushwick: A Neighborhood Gets Vaccinated

Around Bushwick: A Neighborhood Gets Vaccinated

Locals tell us what it means to try to resume a sense of ‘normalcy’ in 2021: ‘There’s a relief to feel like you’re not potentially hurting someone’

Scott Murphy: Let’s End Alternate Side Parking

Scott Murphy: Let’s End Alternate Side Parking

A local city council candidate makes the argument for ending a long-time inconvenience for drivers

City Council Candidates Rail Against Conversions

City Council Candidates Rail Against Conversions

At This Seneca Avenue Burrito Joint, Margaritas are Never in Short Supply

At This Seneca Avenue Burrito Joint, Margaritas are Never in Short Supply

‘Everybody’s looking for a dream,’ the owner of Hungry Burrito says.

A Bushwick Church Needs Help Feeding Hungry Neighbors

A Bushwick Church Needs Help Feeding Hungry Neighbors

Bushwick Abbey is asking community members and local businesses to help keep its free food pantry and refrigerator stocked.

Bushwick In Love: Six Filmmakers Celebrate Romance On These Streets

Bushwick In Love: Six Filmmakers Celebrate Romance On These Streets

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, a new movie showcases love stories set at the House of Yes, on Myrtle Avenue and also Irving Avenue

Police Now Searching For Subway Stabber

Police Now Searching For Subway Stabber

The Kosciuszko Street J station is the latest to be hit with a violent assault

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.

With Indoor Dining On Hold, Here are the Best of Bushwick’s Outdoor Bars & Restaurants

With Indoor Dining On Hold, Here are the Best of Bushwick’s Outdoor Bars & Restaurants

Summer Youth Employment Program Hangs in the Balance: ‘exalt’ Says They are Ready to Go Remote

Summer Youth Employment Program Hangs in the Balance: ‘exalt’ Says They are Ready to Go Remote

Thousands of kids across New York City depend on the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) to occupy their time every summer.

NYC Enters Phase Two of Reopening Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

NYC Enters Phase Two of Reopening Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

UPDATED: Black Lives Matter Protest Schedule for Monday June 8, 2020

UPDATED: Black Lives Matter Protest Schedule for Monday June 8, 2020

A breakdown of the events happening today.

A Broken Social Scene On Crutches: 
Bushwick Booze To Go

A Broken Social Scene On Crutches: Bushwick Booze To Go

In order to survive the pandemic, several Bushwick bars have brought the party outdoors to meet drinkers in the warm spring air. Here a few area watering holes doing Bacchus’ work.

Brooklyn Renters are Organizing, Sharing Resources and Lobbying Cuomo on Facebook

Brooklyn Renters are Organizing, Sharing Resources and Lobbying Cuomo on Facebook

Grove resident Matt Clifford created a Facebook page in which the city and state governments’ response to the COVID crisis is sharply criticized and resources useful to impacted renters are collected.

Bushwick Nightly: Raving in the Time of Coronavirus

Bushwick Nightly: Raving in the Time of Coronavirus

Bushwick venues are leaning in to live streaming to help you party during the Coronavirus Quarantine.

“No Pipes in Brooklyn!” Protesters Shut Down Construction On a Fracked-Gas Pipeline This Weekend

“No Pipes in Brooklyn!” Protesters Shut Down Construction On a Fracked-Gas Pipeline This Weekend

Interview: Johnny Dynamite Chats About His Debut Solo Album “Heartbroken”

Interview: Johnny Dynamite Chats About His Debut Solo Album “Heartbroken”

New Design Studio in Brooklyn is Looking For Artists to Collaborate

New Design Studio in Brooklyn is Looking For Artists to Collaborate

Ridge House hopes to help build community over passion for good design

Bushwick Nonprofit Offers Free Wellness Checks to New Yorkers

Bushwick Nonprofit Offers Free Wellness Checks to New Yorkers

Riseboro is taking preventative health care to the next level.

Best Shows Happening This Week In And Around Bushwick

Best Shows Happening This Week In And Around Bushwick

Check out these great gigs happening at Our Wicked Lady, The Footlight, Rubulad, and Gold Sounds.

Bushwick Nightly: Halloween Edition

Bushwick Nightly: Halloween Edition

Your guide to everything party and nightlife for Halloween

Bushwick Stand-Up Comedian Derek Gaines Will Be in Judd Apatow Film

Bushwick Stand-Up Comedian Derek Gaines Will Be in Judd Apatow Film

From Russia, With Tracksuit:
Boxing Coach Mike Is Serious About Training… And Fashion

From Russia, With Tracksuit: Boxing Coach Mike Is Serious About Training… And Fashion

Bushwick-based coach has a straightforward approach: Win or die.

Bushwick Food Co-Op Needs Your Help to Recover From Fire Damage

Bushwick Food Co-Op Needs Your Help to Recover From Fire Damage