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Number of Film Permits Issued Remains Low in Bushwick

Number of Film Permits Issued Remains Low in Bushwick

Though regulations have relaxed, the number of shooting permits issued for the streets of New York City is still way down.

Friday Fast Fact: 205 Bushwick Businesses Certified for City’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program

Friday Fast Fact: 205 Bushwick Businesses Certified for City’s Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Program

Of those, 56 are registered as both minority and women-owned businesses.

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.

Oh, To Choose A (Borough) President!

Oh, To Choose A (Borough) President!

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

Pranav Sood’s Mosaic Dreams

Pranav Sood’s Mosaic Dreams

Analyzing the work of Pranav Sood, a Bushwick-based artist and Indian immigrant whose recognizable bright, mosaic paintings tell dream-like stories.

Nydia Velázquez: High Demand for Restaurant Relief Shows Congress Must Replenish Funding

Nydia Velázquez: High Demand for Restaurant Relief Shows Congress Must Replenish Funding

There is still a deep need for more restaurant relief says Congresswoman Velázquez

Jennifer Gutierrez: Zoning is Not Community Planning

Jennifer Gutierrez: Zoning is Not Community Planning

A local city council candidate makes the case for alternatives to big real estate

The Next Mayor Will Have To Fix NYCHA

The Next Mayor Will Have To Fix NYCHA

Whoever wins in June will have to decide what to do about the NYCHA deficit

Who’s running for city council in the 37th District?

Who’s running for city council in the 37th District?

A guide to the candidates running to represent Brooklyn’s District 37

Local Mutual Aid Groups Say They’ll Sit City Elections Out

Local Mutual Aid Groups Say They’ll Sit City Elections Out

‘The work is political, but we don’t want so much to get caught in a lot of the Brooklyn party politics’

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Rattle the D37 Race

How Ranked Choice Voting Could Rattle the D37 Race

‘RCV gives us an opportunity to transform the way politics works in our city,’ one candidate says

City Council Candidates Rail Against Conversions

City Council Candidates Rail Against Conversions

Petitioning in Bushwick

Petitioning in Bushwick

This Election, You’ll Rank Your Choices

This Election, You’ll Rank Your Choices

In a wide-open election, candidates in Brooklyn (and all over NYC) will be running on ranked ballots for the first time

Ursula Is Building a Table For Pop Ups

Ursula Is Building a Table For Pop Ups

The cult burrito joint is opening their space to fellow queer chefs

A Day After ‘Roadway Dining’ Closed For A Snowstorm, Cuomo Opens Indoor Dining To 35%

A Day After ‘Roadway Dining’ Closed For A Snowstorm, Cuomo Opens Indoor Dining To 35%

Here Comes Myrtle Point: Ridgewood’s New Tower To Be Its Tallest

Here Comes Myrtle Point: Ridgewood’s New Tower To Be Its Tallest

‘They can no longer keep up with the rent. You’ve seen Myrtle Avenue, it’s all empty, it’s all for rent.’

While Treading Water In A Pandemic, The Deep End Keeps A Community Afloat

While Treading Water In A Pandemic, The Deep End Keeps A Community Afloat

A Nightmare Becomes A Miracle

A Nightmare Becomes A Miracle

Bars Turn To Hibernation As Industry Struggles With Cuomo’s Changing COVID Directives

Bars Turn To Hibernation As Industry Struggles With Cuomo’s Changing COVID Directives

Neighborhood stalwarts like Pearl’s, Old Stanley’s and 3 Diamond Door are calling it quits for now, while several others circulate an open letter to Cuomo.

Brooklyn Chefs Deliver ‘Michelin Star Quality’ By Bike

Brooklyn Chefs Deliver ‘Michelin Star Quality’ By Bike

COVID-19 Restrictions Made Closing Our Brooklyn Restaurant the Only Option

COVID-19 Restrictions Made Closing Our Brooklyn Restaurant the Only Option

191 Knickerbocker ends with Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Artisan Landlord is Helping Keep Bushwick Restaurant Scene Alive

Artisan Landlord is Helping Keep Bushwick Restaurant Scene Alive

Cuomo Orders 10 p.m. Curfew on NY Bars, Restaurants and Gyms

Cuomo Orders 10 p.m. Curfew on NY Bars, Restaurants and Gyms

Gov. Cuomo seeks to curb rising COVID cases by setting new rules for bars, restaurants, gyms and private parties.

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.

Jobless New Yorkers Can Work At Polls Without Losing Unemployment Benefits

Jobless New Yorkers Can Work At Polls Without Losing Unemployment Benefits

Bushwick City Council Race Nowhere Near Over Yet

Bushwick City Council Race Nowhere Near Over Yet

‘Our campaign was going to win,’ Ousted Candidates Plan For Next Year

Bushwick City Council Candidate Accuses Corey Johnson of Political Retribution

Bushwick City Council Candidate Accuses Corey Johnson of Political Retribution

In a statement given to Bushwick Daily , Sandy Nurse accused Corey Johnson of slashing funding to a number of districts out of “political retribution” for voting against his 2021 budget.

Trump’s unemployment relief order would cost New York $4 billion. Here’s what it could mean for you

Trump’s unemployment relief order would cost New York $4 billion. Here’s what it could mean for you

On Saturday Trump signed an executive order that could extend unemployment benefits to a reduced rate of $400 per week.

How safe is it to ride the subway? New studies suggest it may not be as dangerous as you think

How safe is it to ride the subway? New studies suggest it may not be as dangerous as you think

Studies from Europe and Asia show that taking public transportation might not be a major cause of new coronavirus cases.

NYC Suspended 64 Liquor Licenses for COVID-Related Violations in July

NYC Suspended 64 Liquor Licenses for COVID-Related Violations in July

Regulators and police crack down on unsafe, illegal social gatherings as the state flattens the curve.

Are You a New Yorker Who’s Lost Income? Apply to the COVID Rent Relief Program—and Quickly.

Are You a New Yorker Who’s Lost Income? Apply to the COVID Rent Relief Program—and Quickly.

The deadline is July 30. Here’s how to submit an application.

The MTA, Hemorrhaging $200 Million Per Week, Calls For Federal Bailout

The MTA, Hemorrhaging $200 Million Per Week, Calls For Federal Bailout

The steep decline in MTA ridership is a gift to public health. But it has precipitated an historic financial crisis.

PPP Loans and Bushwick: A Neighborhood Breakdown of Coronavirus Relief Recipients

PPP Loans and Bushwick: A Neighborhood Breakdown of Coronavirus Relief Recipients

3,125 businesses in Bushwick have received PPP loan money. The vast majority of loans given were less than $150K. Nearly 25,000 jobs have been retained.

The NYS Primary is One Week Away, Make Sure You Are Ready to Vote!

The NYS Primary is One Week Away, Make Sure You Are Ready to Vote!

New Yorkers are being urged to vote by absentee ballot. Every voter will receive an absentee ballot application in the mail, but you can also apply online, visit www.nycabsentee.com.