Food and Drink
The Flying Fox Tavern Opens, At Last
Ridgewood’s newest bar is a classic horror-themed tavern.
Ridgewood
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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.
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...
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...
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?
Arts & Culture
HBO Comes To Queens
A comedian finds his voice filming things in a Bushwick-adjacent neighborhood in Queens.
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...
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...
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...
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
GrowNYC Launches New Public Compost Drop-off Site in Ridgewood
The Ridgewood compost drop-off site is open from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Saturday.
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.
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?
Guides
Best of Bushwick Winners 2021!
Our readers have voted! Here are the winners for the best pizza, tacos, happy hour, coffee shop, sandwich, music venue,...
Guides
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...
Food and Drink
A Monthly Roundup of Restaurant & Bar Openings: New Slice Shops & a Sake Bar
A roundup of new food and drink spots in and around Bushwick and Ridgewood, including new slice shops, chicken joints...
Food and Drink
Here’s the Winner of the Best Wings in/Around Bushwick 2021!
Bushwick's wing eaters have spoken!
Community
New York City’s Annual Holiday Tradition, Mulchfest, Is Back Again. Read Where You Can Recycle Your Holiday Tree in Bushwick
With over 74 drop-off or chipping sites citywide, find a Mulchfest location near you.
Food and Drink
Here’s the Winner of the Best Bakery in/Around Bushwick 2021!
Bushwick's bakery dwellers have spoken!
Music and Nightlife
How Bushwick-Area Nightlife Venues Have Reacted to The Omicron Surge
An update on how local music and nightlife venues are reacting to the Omicron surge, including details on New Year's...
Guides
Here’s Where To Donate and Pick up Coats in and Around Bushwick This Winter
With the coldest months of the year approaching, help keep your neighbors warm by donating coats.
Food and Drink
Poll: Vote for the Best Wings in/Around Bushwick 2021
It’s up to you, neighbors. Time to name the best wings in/around Bushwick!
Food and Drink
Poll: Vote for the Best Bakery in/Around Bushwick 2021
It’s up to you, neighbors. Time to name the best bakery in/around Bushwick!
Food and Drink
The Bushwick Location of Cafe Moca, a Beloved Vegan and Vegetarian Spot, Has Reopened Its Doors
After closing (temporarily), the Cafe Moca family shares that they are happy to be back in Bushwick, a neighborhood close...
Food and Drink
Here’s the Winner of the Best Bar in/Around Bushwick 2021!
The local watering hole dwellers have spoken!
Community
Step by Step, the City Improves Pedestrian Access to the Ridgewood Reservoir, a Natural Jewel on the Border of Brooklyn and Queens
The Department of Transportation is installing several pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Vermont Place.
News
New York City Council Bans Natural Gas in New Buildings
In a big move towards electrification, New York is saying goodbye to gas heaters and stoves in new buildings.
News
Committee On Women and Gender Equity Passes Bill Establishing a Street Harassment Prevention Board
The board is tasked with identifying more sustainable solutions to end street harassment, as policing and criminalization efforts have not...
Food and Drink
Call for Nominations: Bushwick’s Best Wings 2021
Let's hear your nominations for the best wings in/around the neighborhood!
Guides
Where to Get a COVID Test in Bushwick
Information on where to get a COVID test, what tests are available, how much they cost, if you need an...
Food and Drink
Call for Nominations: Bushwick’s Best Bakery 2021
Let's hear your nominations for the best bakery in/around the neighborhood!
Community
Ridgewood to the Rescue: The Story Behind the Newly Formed Feline Rescue Organization
Ridgewood Rescue is a nonprofit pending organization addressing the neighborhood population of stray cats and kittens through its TNR (trap,...
Food and Drink
Poll: Vote for the Best Bar in/Around Bushwick 2021
It’s up to you, neighbors. Time to name the best bar in/around Bushwick!
Guides
We Compared Bushwick-Area Vintage Furniture and Antique Stores So You Don’t Have To
The ultimate guide to Bushwick vintage furniture and antique stores.
News
Loft Tenants Awarded the Right to Sue Landlords in NYC Housing Court
The new law, sponsored by Sen. Julia Salazar, allows loft tenants to seek redress in housing court when their essential...
Food and Drink
Here’s the Winner of the Best Brunch in/Around Bushwick 2021!
Bushwick's brunch eaters have spoken!
Guides
A List of the Bushwick Area’s Art Supply Stores for All Your Artistic Needs
From street art, fine art and crafting to bookbinding, visit these local stores online or in person to see what...
News
Gov. Hochul Extends Hurricane Ida Relief Deadline for Undocumented Immigrants
The deadline to apply for the program is now Jan. 4.
Food and Drink
Call For Nominations: Bushwick’s Best Bar 2021
Let's hear your nominations for the best bar in/around the neighborhood!
Politics
Incoming City Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez Wants Your Input
District 34’s incoming representative has published a form, which you can use to offer feedback on the most pressing issues...
Food and Drink
Poll: Vote for the Best Brunch Spot in/Around Bushwick 2021
It’s up to you, neighbors. Time to name the best local brunch spot!
Community
Volunteer Opportunities in and Around Bushwick To Help Those in Need This Holiday Season
This holiday season, here's how you can volunteer your time to help others in our community.
Music and Nightlife
Here’s the Winner of the Best Music Venue in/Around Bushwick 2021!
Bushwick's music lovers have spoken!