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International Artists are Making Noise in Bushwick: A Closer Look at ISCP Fall Open Studios

International Artists are Making Noise in Bushwick: A Closer Look at ISCP Fall Open Studios

Two weekends ago, Bushwick Daily paid a visit to 

Not Fair! It’s an International Art Expo! Get Geared up for Exchange Rates in Bushwick

Not Fair! It’s an International Art Expo! Get Geared up for Exchange Rates in Bushwick

A lot of buzz has been building around the upcoming Exchange Rates, and it is finally here this week! The international expo is an entirely new model for Bushwick, bringing galleries from all over the country and the world to share in the artistic zeitgeist of Bushwick

Bushwick-based Performance Artists Make National News with ‘In Orbit’

Bushwick-based Performance Artists Make National News with ‘In Orbit’

Bushwick-based performance artists Alex Schweder and Ward Shelley recently made headlines with their explorative performance piece In Orbit, currently at The Boiler | Pierogi

…And the Best Burger in Bushwick Is…. (Top 5 Burger Destinations)

…And the Best Burger in Bushwick Is…. (Top 5 Burger Destinations)

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Is Divination Real? What It’s Like to Get Your Cards Read at The Tarot Society

Is Divination Real? What It’s Like to Get Your Cards Read at The Tarot Society

I’m about to make a sweeping generalization: New Yorkers are skeptics

Mellow Pages Rejects $50K Donation from ExxonMobil

Mellow Pages Rejects $50K Donation from ExxonMobil

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New Coffee Shop Palates Is a Tasty & Affordable Destination Off Knickerbocker M

New Coffee Shop Palates Is a Tasty & Affordable Destination Off Knickerbocker M

The name of the coffee shop has nothing to do with the exercise Pilates; it refers to the taste palate as well as the physical wooden pallets that comprise much of the new coffee shop’s interior

Swap Yourself to Berlin: International Hipster Exchange

Swap Yourself to Berlin: International Hipster Exchange

What are you doing from January to March next year? Being cold and fretting about slush puddles in Bushwick, you say? Well, I have idea for you

Where to drop off donations for Sandy victims in Bushwick [Updated]

Where to drop off donations for Sandy victims in Bushwick [Updated]

If you can’t volunteer, please consider a donation to the victims of hurricane Sandy

Supporters of New NYC Noncitizen Voting Law Respond to Legal Challenges

Supporters of New NYC Noncitizen Voting Law Respond to Legal Challenges

The Our City, Our Vote law grants an estimated 800,000 NYC legal permanent residents the ability to vote in municipal elections, becoming the largest expansion of voting rights in the nation’s recent history. A lawsuit filed in Staten Island by the RNC puts its legality to the test.

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.

Martin Greenfield: The Bushwick  Clothier That Has Dressed Obama, David Byrne and ‘The Joker’

Martin Greenfield: The Bushwick Clothier That Has Dressed Obama, David Byrne and ‘The Joker’

Started by a Holocaust surviver, Martin Greenfield Clothiers, located right here in Bushwick, has created custom handmade suits for U.S. presidents and celebrities throughout the nation.

Blue Ribbon Honor Given to Bushwick Charter School

Blue Ribbon Honor Given to Bushwick Charter School

NYC’s Finest Culinary Talent Aims to End Childhood Hunger at the Brooklyn Expo Center this April

NYC’s Finest Culinary Talent Aims to End Childhood Hunger at the Brooklyn Expo Center this April

On April 17, some of the city’s best culinary minds will come together in support of the fight to end childhood hunger across the country during Taste of the Nation’s charity event.

Opinion: America, You Broke Our Heart

Opinion: America, You Broke Our Heart

Many of us are afraid today, not only for the nation and the world but for our very individual rights.

NYPD Community Affairs Issues Heat Advisory for NYC

NYPD Community Affairs Issues Heat Advisory for NYC

According to the National Weather Service, “The combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is at least 95 degrees for two consecutive days.”

Local Latino Activists Meet to Support Bernie on the Eve of Big Wisconsin Win

Local Latino Activists Meet to Support Bernie on the Eve of Big Wisconsin Win

Central Station opened its doors to host the first Bushwick event for the National Latino Outreach Team for Bernie

Eat, Read, Party & Worry Not of Rain

Eat, Read, Party & Worry Not of Rain

Have you heard? Tropical system Andrea is headed towards us threatening us with flash floods on Friday morning through Saturday afternoon, says The National Weather Service

Redrawing Lines: How Redistricting Shapes Bushwick’s Future

Redrawing Lines: How Redistricting Shapes Bushwick’s Future

As New York City gears up for the 2024 elections, Bushwick stands at a pivotal point due to its history as a bellwether for progressive voting patterns across the country.

She’s Back In Bushwick

She’s Back In Bushwick

“If there’s anyone our students can see themselves in, it’s Jacqueline”

Brooklyn Mirage’s latest problem? A $7.5 million lawsuit

Brooklyn Mirage’s latest problem? A $7.5 million lawsuit

“Avant Gardner has made a lot of money from the gays,” a lawyer warns.

‘Transplants’ Show Up At The Amos Eno

‘Transplants’ Show Up At The Amos Eno

A local gallery show questions what it means to change and move, as well as who is allowed to do so.

Re-splintering.

Re-splintering.

“That’s the kind of thing that happens when a community gets split.”

Eyval’s Top Chef Talks His Take On Persian Cuisine

Eyval’s Top Chef Talks His Take On Persian Cuisine

The chef behind the well-reviewed Eyval says he wants to introduce “Iranians to a different way to look at their food.”

How New Yorkers Can Get Free At-Home Covid Tests and N95 Masks

How New Yorkers Can Get Free At-Home Covid Tests and N95 Masks

The federal government has offered a new way to combat the spread of the virus: providing free Covid testing kits and N95 masks. But how accessible are they, and how can we get them? 

Three Days in January: Revisiting The Broadway Hostage Crisis of 1973

Three Days in January: Revisiting The Broadway Hostage Crisis of 1973

49 years ago today, four young men entered a sporting goods store for a robbery that would soon escalate into a fatal shootout and hostage situation. With a new documentary film on the subject scheduled to come out later this year, Bushwick Daily takes a look back at the event.

How to Apply to New York’s New Covid Homeowner Assistance Fund

How to Apply to New York’s New Covid Homeowner Assistance Fund

Information on the state’s new Homeowner Assistance Fund, including details on who is eligible, how to apply and what documents you may need.

Editor’s Picks: 7 Favorite Articles of 2021

Editor’s Picks: 7 Favorite Articles of 2021

I believe these pieces, as a cumulative group, do a great job at reflecting the wide range of emotions, experiences and subjects we encountered in and around Bushwick in 2021.

Assembly Candidate Samy Nemir-Olivares Attacked With Anti-LGBTQ Slur During Online Fundraiser

Assembly Candidate Samy Nemir-Olivares Attacked With Anti-LGBTQ Slur During Online Fundraiser

This comes at the end of a year that has seen a significant increase in violence toward transgender and gender non-conforming people throughout the United States.

Mayor de Blasio Releases Details for Upcoming NYC Private Sector Vaccine Mandate

Mayor de Blasio Releases Details for Upcoming NYC Private Sector Vaccine Mandate

Starting Dec. 27, all private sector workers must provide proof of vaccination.

Meet Sandy Nurse, the New 37th District Representative

Meet Sandy Nurse, the New 37th District Representative

Sandy Nurse, a stalwart community organizer and proud carpenter, has won the election to be the next representative for Brooklyn’s 37th District.

Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Bushwick and Beyond

Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Bushwick and Beyond

A directory for finding support, counseling and alternatives to police for survivors of domestic violence.

Frack Outta Brooklyn Hosts Its First Radical Youth Film Festival at the People’s Garden This Sunday

Frack Outta Brooklyn Hosts Its First Radical Youth Film Festival at the People’s Garden This Sunday

Everyone can learn how to protect Mother Earth at this free, family-friendly event.

In Aftermath of Hurricane Ida and City’s First-Ever ‘Flash Flood Emergency,’ Water Leak Complaints to 311 Increased Significantly in Bushwick

In Aftermath of Hurricane Ida and City’s First-Ever ‘Flash Flood Emergency,’ Water Leak Complaints to 311 Increased Significantly in Bushwick

Compared to Tropical Storm Henri, water leak complaints approximately doubled both in Bushwick and citywide. There were nearly eight times as many calls as there were that same day the previous year.

Restorations Underway at Historic Bushwick Church, but $7.5 Million Needed for Project Completion

Restorations Underway at Historic Bushwick Church, but $7.5 Million Needed for Project Completion

More than 30 complaints over the church’s leaning spire have led to delays in its restoration.