A Spoonful of Comfort: Bushwick Local Starts Soup Business

Sarah Khoshaba, a Bushwick resident, started her own successful small soup business when she lost her job during the lockdown.

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Calling All Plant Lovers! Water & Light Plant Shop Opens in Ridgewood

Do you have green thumb and an urban jungle in your apartment? Or just need a little low maintenance greenery to liven up a room? Check out Ridgewood's newest plant studio.

Bridal Designer Creates Stunning Work From Her Bushwick Studio

Diana Deane is an artist with expertise you need when it comes to bridal design and alterations.

A Local Engraving Studio Releases Handmade Bottle Stoppers for Animal Lovers

It's a regular menagerie featuring dogs of many breeds, cats, lions, tigers, and bears!

Bushwick Small Business Owners, Mayor De Blasio Wants to Give You Money!

The city is launching the "Love Your Local" campaign intended to highlight and support local businesses.

DIY Desk Space: Bushwick’s Market Hotel Now Offers Daytime Coworking

"The idea is to be able to keep the space running while we can't do shows," Market Hotel's rep said.

After a Fire Department Shutdown, Catland Books Reopens Tomorrow

Catland's owner Melissa Madara was hoping that the end of mercury retrograde would resolve the shop's bureaucratic woes—lo behold, the two events correlate!

Lolo Lids Will Make Drinking Outdoors in Bushwick A Lot Easier

Drinking in the park or beach is nice and all, but (sadly) illegal

Rheingold Brewery Rezoning Update: Community Group Meets Tonight

Are you concerned about the proposed rezoning of the former Rheingold Brewery complex? As we've reported, many concerned Bushwick residents have felt left out of the approval process for the rezoning, which would allow for the construction of nearly 1,000 apartment units in brand new 7- and 8-story apartment buildings near the Flushing Avenue J-train stop in northwest Bushwick