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The FRESH Program Will Bring 3 New Supermarkets to Bushwick as a Way to Combat Food Insecurity

The FRESH Program Will Bring 3 New Supermarkets to Bushwick as a Way to Combat Food Insecurity

In the meantime, the neighborhood offers food distributions, pantries and community fridges.

We Compared Bushwick-Area Vintage Stores So You Don’t Have To

We Compared Bushwick-Area Vintage Stores So You Don’t Have To

The ultimate guide to Bushwick vintage stores.

Checking in With Merrie Cherry, the Bushwig Icon and Dragula Star

Checking in With Merrie Cherry, the Bushwig Icon and Dragula Star

The founding member of Bushwig discusses the meaning of drag, starring in season four of Dragula and the recent loss of her grandmother.

Bushwick’s Community Board Takes a Stand Against Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Bushwick’s Community Board Takes a Stand Against Permanent Open Restaurants Program

Many community boards, including CB4, have pushed back against making New York’s restaurant sidewalk seating permanent. But the city will likely move forward with the program anyway.

City Council Member-Elect Sandy Nurse Calls for Expanding Voting Rights to Green Card Holders

City Council Member-Elect Sandy Nurse Calls for Expanding Voting Rights to Green Card Holders

Nurse, along with a group of other elected officials and organizers, are calling on Speaker Cory Johnson to schedule a vote for the bill Intro 1867.

Have the NYC Vaccine Mandates Impacted Bushwick Vaccination Rates?

Have the NYC Vaccine Mandates Impacted Bushwick Vaccination Rates?

An updated look at Bushwick’s vaccination rates, in the wake of NYC vaccine mandates.

‘Polycurious,’ a Bushwick-Based Podcast, Explores Relationship Structures and Delves Into Ethical Non-Monogamy

‘Polycurious,’ a Bushwick-Based Podcast, Explores Relationship Structures and Delves Into Ethical Non-Monogamy

The second season is set to be released in February of 2022, and the podcast is currently looking for people who are just dipping their toes into their non-monogamy journeys.

Samy Nemir-Olivares Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

Samy Nemir-Olivares Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

If elected, the current Democratic district leader would unseat incumbent Democrat Erik Dilan.

Who’s Running for City Council In Bushwick? Meet The Candidates in Your District

Who’s Running for City Council In Bushwick? Meet The Candidates in Your District

A guide to the City Council candidates in District 34, 37 and 30 running this general election.

It is Now Illegal To Threaten To Report Undocumented Immigrants to ICE

It is Now Illegal To Threaten To Report Undocumented Immigrants to ICE

Bushwick’s Sen. Salazar says “This is good” but pushes for more steps to “protect immigrant New Yorkers from ICE.”

Bushwick Film Workers Hopeful the Looming IATSE Strike Will Change Industry Culture

Bushwick Film Workers Hopeful the Looming IATSE Strike Will Change Industry Culture

For Bushwick film workers, the IATSE strike indicates a potential shift in how the film industry operates.

At Myrtle Pub in Ridgewood, the Motto Is  ‘Cheap Ass Drinks, All the Time’

At Myrtle Pub in Ridgewood, the Motto Is ‘Cheap Ass Drinks, All the Time’

Ridgewood’s new affordable, local bar provides a space to meet new people with just “$3 down,” says co-owner Nick Salek.

Bushwick Restaurants Are Offering up Leftovers for Just a Few Bucks per Bag

Bushwick Restaurants Are Offering up Leftovers for Just a Few Bucks per Bag

Over the past year, many Bushwick restaurants teamed up with an app called Too Good to Go to fight food waste, attract new customers and offer inexpensive food.

Local Leaders Push Congress to Abolish Puerto Rico’s ‘PROMESA’ Law

Local Leaders Push Congress to Abolish Puerto Rico’s ‘PROMESA’ Law

Puerto Rico’s financial oversight board, established by the PROMESA law in 2016, has “exacerbated the structural inequalities and austerity in Puerto Rico,” one local leader said.

New Yoga Studio, Baby Cobra, Offers Donation-Based Classes in Bushwick

New Yoga Studio, Baby Cobra, Offers Donation-Based Classes in Bushwick

The new studio hosts a wide array of yoga options, all of which are pay-what-you-can.

The Acre: Brunch, With a Twist

The Acre: Brunch, With a Twist

Searching for a local poutine fix? Try Ridgewood’s The Acre.

Siblings Raise Over $5,000 for Winter Survival Kits for Those Experiencing Homelessness in Fifth Annual Lemonade and Cake Stand

Siblings Raise Over $5,000 for Winter Survival Kits for Those Experiencing Homelessness in Fifth Annual Lemonade and Cake Stand

To those who want to get involved in their community, but aren’t sure where to start, Chloe says to ‘Just go for it!’

Rescue Train Repeat Offers Group Walks With a Drag Queen and Dog Training

Rescue Train Repeat Offers Group Walks With a Drag Queen and Dog Training

This Bushwick-based service provides expert dog training and a supportive community for pup parents.

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.

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.

Bushwick Bakery Rebounds From COVID and a Recent Fire To Become One of the ‘Hottest Restaurants in Bushwick’

Bushwick Bakery Rebounds From COVID and a Recent Fire To Become One of the ‘Hottest Restaurants in Bushwick’

The neighborhood eatery has kept its doors open throughout the pandemic and attracted more customers than ever.

Catch a Game of Ecuavóley, Ecuador’s National Sport, on the Courts at Maria Hernández Park

Catch a Game of Ecuavóley, Ecuador’s National Sport, on the Courts at Maria Hernández Park

Ecuador’s national sport has made its way to Bushwick, where it thrives on the red-top courts at Maria Hernández Park.

The Tiny Cupboard to Host the ‘Biggest Summer Comedy Festival’ in New York City August 26-29

The Tiny Cupboard to Host the ‘Biggest Summer Comedy Festival’ in New York City August 26-29

Despite the pandemic, the indoor-outdoor venue has grown from a tiny studio room to a well-known performance space.

Nook, a Coffee and Craft Beer Haven, Finds its Niche in Bushwick

Nook, a Coffee and Craft Beer Haven, Finds its Niche in Bushwick

After the pandemic delayed its opening for over a year, Nook returned in April with offerings of coffee, beer and comfort.

A Look Into the ‘East Williamsburg’ Debate

A Look Into the ‘East Williamsburg’ Debate

The neighborhood is called Williamsburg, East Williamsburg or Bushwick, depending on who you ask.

Can My Landlord Do That? The Renter’s Guide to New York Housing Law

Can My Landlord Do That? The Renter’s Guide to New York Housing Law

What exactly are your rights as a tenant in this city, and what are the legal obligations of landlords?

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.

So Far in 2021, 89 Restaurant Violations and One Possible Closure in Bushwick

So Far in 2021, 89 Restaurant Violations and One Possible Closure in Bushwick

45 restaurants in the neighborhood have been cited with critical violations, including evidence of live mice and roaches, this year

How Some Bushwick Houses of Worship Weathered the Pandemic

How Some Bushwick Houses of Worship Weathered the Pandemic

Though many have re-opened, local houses of worship in Bushwick are still feeling the effects of the pandemic more than a year after they were forced to shut their doors.

Curbside Compost Returns, but Not to Bushwick

Curbside Compost Returns, but Not to Bushwick

The relaunched organics waste collection program will continue to only serve limited neighborhoods in the city.

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.

Class of 2021 Describes High School Graduation and Spending Senior Year in a Pandemic

Class of 2021 Describes High School Graduation and Spending Senior Year in a Pandemic

Local high school students receive their diplomas after a year of pandemic-caused irregularities, including Zoom classes and missed proms.

Suspected Bushwick Liquor Store Shooter Killed by NYPD After Shootout, Three Wounded

Suspected Bushwick Liquor Store Shooter Killed by NYPD After Shootout, Three Wounded

A 40-year-old man, who sustained eight gunshots, and the other two victims, are expected to survive. The motive for the shooting is unclear.

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.

Orient Grove: East Williamsburg’s Best Kept Secret

Orient Grove: East Williamsburg’s Best Kept Secret

The roots are deep at a little known garden oasis in East Williamsburg

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.