And it’s across the street from a needle exchange.

For years, Bushwick residents have worked with the city on a plan for the neighborhood’s future. Now is the time for action.

A film fest showcasing Ecuadorian cinema will hold part of its 2016 festival in Bushwick—and is donating proceeds from this year’s event to relief efforts following the earthquake that devastated the country earlier this year

A six-story apartment building is going up on the lot between the landmarked Cook Mansion (aka Catherine Lipsius House, aka Spooky Mansion) and the elevated M train tracks, which means that the little ugly KFC will likely get swallowed by the construction, reported YIMBY today

When I walked into my office after my first-ever acupuncture appointment a few years ago, my boss looked at me with wide eyes and asked if I’d been on vacation

Every Bushwick resident tends to have strong opinions about the luxury apartment building at 114 Troutman St

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Lucia Rollow, a photographer and graduate of SVA, started the Bushwick Community Darkroom in her basement after realizing the access to affordable darkroom services were far and few

The diverse and expanding culinary landscape of Ridgewood is about to welcome a new eatery from an old favorite

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While Bushwick Open Studios, and its mammoth showcase of more than 600 different gallery exhibitions, is usually what most people associate Arts in Bushwick with, the 10-person Community Projects arm of the group has quietly been developing programs and building partnerships with local organizations throughout the neighborhood, all in the aim of supporting the group’s larger mission of serving as a platform for creative accessibility

Madonna smiling on her Instagram photo about her latest real estate investment in Bushwick. For the first time in Bushwick history, a real live celebrity will be joining the ranks of multi­-generational hipster residents. And when we say real celebrity, we don’t mean a TV star Zosia Mamet who closed on a 1-million dollar Bushwick home earlier this year… We mean… yes, Madonna! Just yesterday, Madonna’s press secretary Terry L’goneiu released the confirmation that […]

As more and more young and aspiring artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and those undefiniable “creative types” flock to our beloved neighborhood, there are some landlords who see this a way to turn a profit for cheap, charging outrageous prices for studios, or, in the manner of 3rd Ward, going belly up from their haughty investments

Former members of shuttered East Williamsburg maker space 3rd Ward plan to hold a free public meeting and mixer at Brooklyn Brewery Wednesday  to discuss plans in the wake of 3rd Ward’s closure

Are you concerned about the proposed rezoning of the former Rheingold Brewery complex? As we’ve reported, many concerned Bushwick residents have felt left out of the approval process for the rezoning, which would allow for the construction of nearly 1,000 apartment units in brand new 7- and 8-story apartment buildings near the Flushing Avenue J-train stop in northwest Bushwick

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At around noon yesterday, the City Planning Commission of NYC met to discuss a wide-range of city projects, including the rezoning of Rheingold Brewery in Bushwick

by Maria Gotay

The Active Space once used to be a feather factory. Nowadays it serves as a progressive art center, artists studios, and a gallery. The distinctive feature of The Active Space is that the collaboration among the artists in the building encouraged through the events The Active Space is organizing. If you are an artist looking for […]

To attend the day-long event filled with music, presentations, a graduation ceremony and the mural reveal, be sure to RSVP.

Ariana and the Rose’s traveling dance party, Light + Space, aims to recreate the performative experience inspired by ’80s club culture.

Locals demand involving the community before the decision is final.

The only thing I really know about gentrification is that it is a very complex, multifaceted subject that triggers a lot of emotions, and not having those emotions clouding one’s judgment while in the middle of a heated discussion takes some serious Zen practice

If you’re obsessed with any reads pertaining to Bushwick, North Brooklyn and Brooklyn (as you should be), you will be excited to hear that Brooklyn Magazine has turned from quarterly to monthly publication, and maybe a little sad that printed L Magazine has waived its final goodbye

starlight With New Moon coming up this Saturday, this week is a good time to recenter in mediation (whether it’s sound or coloring meditation you prefer) and reconnect with your community. Check out 10 curated events for Monday to Thursday in the greater Bushwick area. Majority of the events in our newsletter are curated. Each […]

This year has been a bad year for pool tables I have known

She once used to live in East Williamsburg and hang out in Bushwick all the time

By Brian Douglas

Selena, Steve and Martin Short are only the latest to shoot in Ridgewood