Bushwick
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Food and Drink
Abe’s Pagoda is Not Celebrating Valentine’s Day
"Valentine's Day is for children. Bars are for adults," says the owner of one bar on Wyckoff Avenue.
Guides
Package Stolen? Here’s Some Ways to Avoid Postal Nightmares in Bushwick
"If it's gonna prevent me from getting my things stolen, I'll do it.”
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The Party (is) On
Bushwick's new Party On is an all-in-one stop for watching sports, playing games and finding cheap drinks and eats.
News
Amid Supply Cost Increases, Con Edison Bills Skyrocket In North Brooklyn
Residents in Bushwick say they've seen their bills double or triple over the past month. But more price hikes await.
Arts & Culture
Events Happening This Week(end) (February 10 – February 14) in and Around Bushwick
Why not get a couples massage this Valentine's Day weekend?
Arts & Culture
After A Hurricane, Bushwick’s Superior Elevation Records Reopens
The popular record store moves down a few blocks
Community
Conversations with Neighbors: Meet Your Local Gardener, Macques Thomas
A personal trainer in Bushwick boasts a green thumb
News
Aumenta la presión hacia el Departamento de Conservación Ambiental y la gobernadora para rechazar la construcción de vaporizadores de gas fracturado en Greenpoint
La prohibición de los vaporizadores de gas fracturado es el objetivo más reciente en la larga oposición contra Nacional Grid...
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Arts & Culture
Events Happening This Week(end) (February 3 – February 9) in and Around Bushwick
We’ve listed a whole week’s worth of free and affordable events happening in and around the neighborhood.
Music and Nightlife
The Bossa Nova Civic Club Is Asking For Help
Less than three weeks ago, a Bushwick staple was forced to close indefinitely after a fire.
Fashion and Shopping
Local TikTok Influencers & Indie Designers Search For Trends That Last
"I'm alarmed by the rate of turnover in trends," says TikTok personality Clara Perlmutter
Music and Nightlife
The Bands Are Battling. (In Bushwick.)
Bands get ready to compete for a $5,000 prize on the roof of Our Wicked Lady.
Guides
Ready To Perform? Here’s a Round up of Open Mics in and Around Bushwick
Few things are better than meeting new friends who share similar interests with you.
News
Pressure Mounts on DEC, Gov. Hochul to Deny Permit for Fracked Gas Vaporizers in Greenpoint
The fight against the fracked gas vaporizers is the latest hurdle in an ongoing battle that local activists and residents...
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Community
Conversations With Neighbors: Your State Senator, Julia Salazar
State Senator Julia Salazar opens up about her youth, inspirations, early battles with public perception and more.
Advice
Ask Caroline: My Girlfriend Recently Got a Large Inheritance of Money … +
Ask Caroline is back for its second week! I’ve been studying, researching and reading all day and night to make...
News
Lab Tests Show Dangerous Levels of Lead Falling From Bushwick Subway Stations
Streets in Bushwick may be subject to dangerous lead exposure. Because of the quiet stripping of 2018 legislation by former...
Guides
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...
Arts & Culture
Events Happening This Week(end) (Jan. 28 – Feb. 2) in and Around Bushwick
We’ve listed a whole week’s worth of free and affordable events happening in and around the neighborhood.
Guides
Winter Woes: Space Heater Safety and Your Right to Heat in NYC
In New York City, all tenants have a right to heat. Here’s what to do if your apartment doesn’t have...
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Community
Have a Primal Urge To See Things Fly Through the Air? Join Bushwick’s First Catapult Club at 101 Wilson Bar
All are welcome to join Bushwick’s first-ever trebuchet building and launch competition.
Advice
Dealing With a Bad Roommate in NYC? Know Your Rights
If you’re living with a toxic roommate, what can you legally do to separate yourself from the situation?
Guides
Calling All Parents! Here’s a List of (Mostly Free) After School Activities For Bushwick Kids
Looking to get your children involved in extracurricular activities? Need somewhere for them to be while you’re at work?
Guides
Time For a Fresh Look? Here’s Where to Get a Haircut in Bushwick
If you're in search of a haircut in Bushwick, look no further. Here are some local spots that will keep...
Guides
Finally Time to Wash Those Clothes? Here’s a Roundup of Bushwick’s Full-Service Laundromats and Dry Cleaners
New to Bushwick and looking for a full-service laundromat and/or dry cleaners? Tired of your old place and looking to...
Bushwick
Take a Walk Back in Time: Exploring Bushwick History From the Early 1600s to Today
There's a lot of history in these streets we call home. Take a second to look back at the 400-year...
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Advice
Ask Caroline: How Do I Find Love in Bushwick? +
To kick off her new advice column, Caroline answers questions about finding love, staying positive while working from home, and...
Community
Conversations with Neighbors: Your Bushwick Bartenders
Laynie Bell of Birdy's and Bruno Coviello of Happy Fun Hideaway open up about life as a bartender in Bushwick,...
Bushwick
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...
Food and Drink
NYC Restaurant Week Kicks Off, With Some Great Bushwick-Area Participants
These are the local Bushwick-area restaurants participating in NYC Restaurant Week, which runs from Jan. 18 to Feb. 13.
Guides
Old Electronics? Here’s Where To Recycle Your E-Waste In/Around Bushwick
Don’t toss your old or broken electronics in the trash – it’s illegal and harms the environment. Opt for recycling...
Guides
Calling All Freelancers! Here are 8 Bushwick Cafes To Get Your Work Done
Whether you’re a freelancer or are still waiting to go back to the office, these are some local coffee shops...
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Food and Drink
In Need of a Free Dinner? Casa Ora Is Inviting You To Pull Up a Chair
For the remainder of January, and possibly the rest of winter, Casa Ora is offering free meals to those who...
Politics
What Will Change in Bushwick This Year? Local Elected Officials Outline Goals for 2022
Discussing housing, healthcare, employment, maternal health and more with Maritza Davila, Erik Dilan, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, Antonio Reynoso and...
Arts & Culture
Review: Tanyth Berkeley’s Pandemic-Era Portraiture
A New York photographer of city life tries to not capture gentrification.
News
Bossa Nova Civic Club Closed Indefinitely After Tragic Building Fire
One person is in serious but stable condition, a dog did not survive, and the building sustained significant damage. A...
News
The Fight Against The North Brooklyn Pipeline Continues With a Decision on Feb. 7
In just a few weeks, Governor Hochul and the DEC will decide whether or not to allow National Grid to...
News
Weekly Update on Current Bushwick Covid Numbers, as of Jan. 12
Information on positive Covid cases, hospitalizations and deaths in Bushwick and all of New York City.
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Business
Bushwick-Area Small Biz Owners Frustrated With Police Response to Break-ins During the Pandemic
The time it takes investigators to arrive is more costly than if the establishment were to reopen without reporting the...
Community
Amid the Recent Increase in Omicron Covid Cases, Freelancers Are Struggling To Stay Afloat
The rise of gig work cancellations caused by the hike of Omicron Covid cases is reminding local freelancers of March...
Arts & Culture
Review: Sholeh Asgary Keeps The Rug Up
At an immersive gallery show in Bushwick, waves of sound are meant to bring to mind rushing water.
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Cocoon Provides Community and Coworking Options in Spacious Bushwick Loft
Right off of the Jefferson L train stop, Cocoon offers private and communal workspaces, as well as plenty of areas...
Politics
District 34 Councilmember Jennifer Gutiérrez Wants Your Input on How To Spend $1 Million Budget
Bushwick's new city council member is asking the community to submit ideas for physical infrastructure projects in the district.
News
$4.3 Million Project To Reduce Storm Flooding Is Underway at Bushwick II Houses
The citywide project is estimated to capture 55 million gallons of stormwater each year.
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Food and Drink
Bushwick Prepares for the Return of To-go Drinks
Local bars and drinkers rejoice, while environmentalists offer tips on how to reduce potential single-use litter.
News
New ‘Interborough Express’ Proposed by Gov. Hochul Would Connect Bushwick With Other Neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens
Gov. Hochul has ordered the MTA to begin the environmental review process for the project immediately.
Community
The Year in Photos – Bushwick 2021
As we continue to welcome in the new year, let’s just take one more look back at 2021.
Guides
Where To Get Your Fit on in the New Year: Independent Gyms and Fitness Studios in and Around Bushwick
Which independent gym or fitness studio is most suitable for you to reach your goals in 2022?