I am sorry to announce that the return of the freezing temperatures (last weekend was such a tease) will most likely not be the only thing getting on your nerves this weekend
So, I purposely waited until today to give you you train update because I was actually scared it would be jinxed if I gave it to you too early
It’s time for your midweek L train update so you can be reminded of how aggravated the L train makes you
No, this isn’t a joke
By Katarina Hybenova
Bushwick’s local community board has some new members, and the 83rd precinct has a somewhat new captain.
The Rolo’s people take over the Acre. Of course, the chips and guac are $16.
A self-described “naughty marketplace” sets up shop with an “intersectional feminist perspective.”
Built in 1925, the congregation actually traces its origins to Bushwick Avenue in 1853.
A local concierge says she prefers “visitors” to “tourists” and takes us on a trip through Ridgewood.
There’s a basement in Bushwick where they’re singing Fleetwood Mac
“This is an era of no more demonizing successful businesses, but promoting, lifting them up,” claims Eric Adams
The hipster houdinis take over a local bar spot with some drinks up their sleeve. Could do with more of those.
Ex-CBS and Fuse producer says he now runs the only private-room karaoke bar in his corner of Brooklyn
Bushwick’s city council rep says informed tenants are better tenants.
“Where we are located has brought a lot of creatives to the space,” says a psychotherapist who specializes in dance and movement therapy.
With all its shiny newness, the new joint embodies a futuristic, galactic vibe + shish kebabs!
A local community fridge faces the threat of eviction, among other troubles
Troutman Open Streets is the first initiative of its kind in Bushwick
Why a former Democracy Now war correspondent opened the Starr Bar in Bushwick
“They patronize us and we patronize them”
“We’ve been fighting rats coming in and out. I don’t know why.”
“It’s never been this bad,” protestors say about a proposed rent increase
From House Of Yes to Elsewhere and back again
A local businessman makes the case for making Bushwick more of a pedestrian neighborhood.
“That’s the kind of thing that happens when a community gets split.”
Responding to anonymous graffiti reading: “kill elected officials”
The new Bushwick politician’s signature accomplishment has been landing a program to pay for doula services in marginalized neighborhoods.
“We know how sweet and precious a drink with a tiny umbrella can be,” promises a bartender at the newly-opened Vacations.
A local ‘Beatles jam’ band plays Brooklyn Bowl on Aug. 6.
A grocery delivery service took the the place of Brooklyn Cider House on Flushing Avenue – they’re opening their doors this weekend.
A mildly contentious lieutenant governor race gives a local career politician a possible comeback.
Here’s a whole week’s worth of free and affordable events happening in and around the neighborhood!
A doggy daycare has opened near the Myrtle-Wyckoff station, with a goal of hiring adults with autism.
The Bar Babes of Bushwick & Ridgewood return! There’s a hot concert at Bridge and Tunnel! A comedy show at the Windjammer!
Getting ready for a Spring cleaning?