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Local Residents Occupy a Commercial Space on 1083 Broadway

Local Residents Occupy a Commercial Space on 1083 Broadway

Organizers “reclaimed” a vacant ground-floor commercial space in Bushwick on July 20.

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.

Initial Results for New York City Primaries Delayed After Error in Counting Votes

Initial Results for New York City Primaries Delayed After Error in Counting Votes

On Tuesday evening, the New York City Board of Elections stated there had been an error in calculating preliminary voting results for citywide primaries.

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.

What’s At Stake in This Queens Borough President’s Race?

What’s At Stake in This Queens Borough President’s Race?

A vision for the future of Queens remains murky.

An Incoming Class of Politicians Want To Restructure Policing

An Incoming Class of Politicians Want To Restructure Policing

Two local city council candidates say how they would change how police operate in local communities.

Oh, To Choose A (Borough) President!

Oh, To Choose A (Borough) President!

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

‘It Was Just Commotion’: Arrests Made In Knickerbocker Ave. Memorial Day Shootings

‘It Was Just Commotion’: Arrests Made In Knickerbocker Ave. Memorial Day Shootings

Police say the latest shootings mark the sharpest uptick in gun violence across the city in several years

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

Bushwick: Vaccinated And Ready To Travel

Bushwick: Vaccinated And Ready To Travel

Locals tell us they’re making plans for the first time in over a year

Who’s running for city council in the 30th District?

Who’s running for city council in the 30th District?

A guide to the candidates running to represent New York’s District 30

When Will ‘Open Streets’ Come To Bushwick?

When Will ‘Open Streets’ Come To Bushwick?

City council passed a bill making them permanent but streets in Northern Brooklyn have yet to open

On A Bushwick Rooftop, An Indie Rock Show

On A Bushwick Rooftop, An Indie Rock Show

What are concerts like in a pandemic?

Tenants In Bushwick Are Fighting ‘Free Month’ Rent Concessions

Tenants In Bushwick Are Fighting ‘Free Month’ Rent Concessions

Things Could Be Different In Bushwick

Things Could Be Different In Bushwick

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

A Nightmare on Irving Avenue

A Nightmare on Irving Avenue

In A Crowded Race, Candidates Dodge On Rent

In A Crowded Race, Candidates Dodge On Rent

Amid a rental crisis in North Brooklyn, few candidates have presented a plan to deal with rental debt

Petitioning in Bushwick

Petitioning in Bushwick

All About That Paper Boy Love Prince

All About That Paper Boy Love Prince

Amid Pandemic, Live Music Set To Return To Bushwick

Amid Pandemic, Live Music Set To Return To Bushwick

A Ridgewood Artist Is Selling Social Justice In A Box

A Ridgewood Artist Is Selling Social Justice In A Box

Targeting kids north of kindergarten, Alva Calymayor puts together coloring books, playing cards and art boxes to teach children about social justice

Paperboy Love Prince Kicks Petition Month Off With Flair

Paperboy Love Prince Kicks Petition Month Off With Flair

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

Bushwick Biking Activist Fights Racism In Chinatown

Bushwick Biking Activist Fights Racism In Chinatown

‘Safewalks’ for the whole city, Peter Kerre says

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.’

Bushwick Remains Among Least Vaccinated Neighborhoods

Bushwick Remains Among Least Vaccinated Neighborhoods

A month of shortages and distribution issues has left COVID vaccination rates in surrounding neighborhoods to hover around 3 and 4%

25% Is Not Enough: Bars Go To Court To Demand Half-Capacity Amid Pandemic

25% Is Not Enough: Bars Go To Court To Demand Half-Capacity Amid Pandemic

‘I Don’t See How He Wins’: A Queens Democrat Sees His Way To City Hall

‘I Don’t See How He Wins’: A Queens Democrat Sees His Way To City Hall

Princess Nokia Kicks Off A New Virtual Variety Show In Bushwick

Princess Nokia Kicks Off A New Virtual Variety Show In Bushwick

Elsewhere has started airing a new virtual variety show on Twitch once a month. Upcoming artists include Starchild & The New Romantic and NYC mayoral candidate Paperboy Love Prince.

2020 Impact Statement

2020 Impact Statement

On the heels of this singularly terrible year, Bushwick Daily needs your help

Could The Next Borough President Be From Bushwick?

Could The Next Borough President Be From Bushwick?

Antonio Reynoso’s campaign could finally bring the largely ceremonial political crown to North Brooklyn.

COVID-19 “Vaccine Hub” Opens In Bushwick

COVID-19 “Vaccine Hub” Opens In Bushwick

Eligible New Yorkers can be vaccinated at the Bushwick Educational Campus.

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

Brooklyn Bail Fund Spent Millions To Free Immigrants, Support BLM Demonstrators in 2020

Brooklyn Bail Fund Spent Millions To Free Immigrants, Support BLM Demonstrators in 2020

Due to ongoing support, the Brooklyn Community Bail Fund helped hundreds of racial justice advocates and detained immigrants post bail in 2020.