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Brooklyn Mirage’s latest problem? A $7.5 million lawsuit

Brooklyn Mirage’s latest problem? A $7.5 million lawsuit

“Avant Gardner has made a lot of money from the gays,” a lawyer warns.

Re-splintering.

Re-splintering.

“That’s the kind of thing that happens when a community gets split.”

The State of Voter Suppression in New York

The State of Voter Suppression in New York

Voter suppression still happens in New York “in insidious ways”

Pressure Mounts on DEC, Gov. Hochul to Deny Permit for Fracked Gas Vaporizers in Greenpoint

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 have been waging against National Grid for years.

Martin Greenfield: The Bushwick  Clothier That Has Dressed Obama, David Byrne and ‘The Joker’

Martin Greenfield: The Bushwick Clothier That Has Dressed Obama, David Byrne and ‘The Joker’

Started by a Holocaust surviver, Martin Greenfield Clothiers, located right here in Bushwick, has created custom handmade suits for U.S. presidents and celebrities throughout the nation.

Prepping for City Council: A Q&A With Jennifer Gutiérrez

Prepping for City Council: A Q&A With Jennifer Gutiérrez

Motivated by personal experience, the expected City Council member plans to lead District 34 toward a more equitable future.

Ex-Prince Street Pizza Impresario Now Makes His Squares in Bushwick

Ex-Prince Street Pizza Impresario Now Makes His Squares in Bushwick

A saucy pizza drama is reborn on Knickerbocker Avenue.

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?

A Nightmare on Irving Avenue

A Nightmare on Irving Avenue

Bars Turn To Hibernation As Industry Struggles With Cuomo’s Changing COVID Directives

Bars Turn To Hibernation As Industry Struggles With Cuomo’s Changing COVID Directives

Neighborhood stalwarts like Pearl’s, Old Stanley’s and 3 Diamond Door are calling it quits for now, while several others circulate an open letter to Cuomo.

Meserole Street Tavern “The Graham” Sues Cuomo Over Indoor Dining Curfew

Meserole Street Tavern “The Graham” Sues Cuomo Over Indoor Dining Curfew

The Graham argues that the curfew will hurt businesses more than it will protect customers from COVID.

‘Communities Resist’ is Defending Tenants Against Housing Discrimination and Harassment

‘Communities Resist’ is Defending Tenants Against Housing Discrimination and Harassment

Local nonprofit helps tenants fight against housing displacement, landlord harassment, and gentrification

A New Executive Order Allows Courts to Pause Evictions for Another Month

A New Executive Order Allows Courts to Pause Evictions for Another Month

But the state must cancel rent, community groups say. Some 14,000 renters could still be evicted during the pandemic.

Bushwick Music Venue Hosts Benefit for Immigrant Services

Bushwick Music Venue Hosts Benefit for Immigrant Services

Nov10 organizes musical event to support Safe Passage Project – a nonprofit that provides lawyers for immigrant children

Sanctuary in Bushwick amidst ICE Raids

Sanctuary in Bushwick amidst ICE Raids

Here’s how to protect yourself if immigrant agents come to your door or place of work

A Brief Rundown of the 18th District New York State Senate Race: Dilan Vs. Salazar, Turned Strange

A Brief Rundown of the 18th District New York State Senate Race: Dilan Vs. Salazar, Turned Strange

Councilwoman Velázquez Urged Bushwick Immigrants to Know Their Rights at Recent Immigration Forum

Councilwoman Velázquez Urged Bushwick Immigrants to Know Their Rights at Recent Immigration Forum

The Council Woman held an immigrants right forum last weekend alongside local police and immigration lawyers.

Bushwick Councilman Espinal Takes Steps to Support Environmental Legislation

Bushwick Councilman Espinal Takes Steps to Support Environmental Legislation

Rafael Espinal has vowed to act against a national move away from environmental progress. Take a look at his proposed legislation.

More Film Shoots in Bushwick! CBS’s “Bull” Set Up Shop in Market Hotel

More Film Shoots in Bushwick! CBS’s “Bull” Set Up Shop in Market Hotel

The new series starring NCIS’ Michael Weatherly is kind of like “House,” except with lawyers.

A New Documentary Explores How North Brooklyn Tenants Succeed at Fighting Displacement

A New Documentary Explores How North Brooklyn Tenants Succeed at Fighting Displacement

“The Method” identifies the strategy that has kept many North Brooklyn residents in their homes despite aggressive attempts to displace them. The final step? “Never give up.”

Watch Movies on a Roof, Eat Food from Local Vendors at Our Wicked Lady’s New Monday Movie Night

Watch Movies on a Roof, Eat Food from Local Vendors at Our Wicked Lady’s New Monday Movie Night

Our Wicked Lady is quickly making a name for itself thanks to a rotating line up of awesome DJs, knowledgeable bartenders, and a newly opened massive rooftop (perhaps the holy trinity of bars? I digre

The Rookery Turns 2! Attend Their Birthday Bash This Saturday

The Rookery Turns 2! Attend Their Birthday Bash This Saturday

The Rookery turns two on Saturday, while kickass DJ Emily O’Brien spins until midnight

Watch Movies on a Roof, Eat Food from Local Vendors at Our Wicked Lady’s New Monday Movie Night

Watch Movies on a Roof, Eat Food from Local Vendors at Our Wicked Lady’s New Monday Movie Night

Our Wicked Lady is quickly making a name for itself thanks to a rotating line up of awesome DJs, knowledgeable bartenders, and a newly opened massive rooftop (perhaps the holy trinity of bars? I digress

Do Good in Bushwick: 10 Volunteer Organizations to Get Involved In

Do Good in Bushwick: 10 Volunteer Organizations to Get Involved In

When I was a kid, my mother made me volunteer at a local shelter every Christmas morning

Radio Bushwick is NOT Closed but Temporarily May Not Serve as an Entertainment Venue

Radio Bushwick is NOT Closed but Temporarily May Not Serve as an Entertainment Venue

CMJ festival frenzy has taken over the NYC’s music scene, however one Bushwick music venue has not been able to host live music due to a temporary restraining order issued by the court

What We Learned at Silent Barn’s Housing Law Forum

What We Learned at Silent Barn’s Housing Law Forum

Everyone’s heard at least one horror story about renting in New York City

What the Community Safety Act Means for Stop and Frisk in Bushwick

What the Community Safety Act Means for Stop and Frisk in Bushwick

Bushwick is prime stop and frisk territory

Mobilization of Bushwick Against Gentrification Began. Will We Be Able to Stay?

Mobilization of Bushwick Against Gentrification Began. Will We Be Able to Stay?

Two important meetings that dealt with a question as old as New York were held last night in Bushwick

BUSHWICK CRIBZ: A Look into the Loft Life

BUSHWICK CRIBZ: A Look into the Loft Life

When someone tells you they live in East Williamsburg or Bushwick there’s a good chance you picture them livin’ it up in a loft

How To Survive A Summer Eviction

How To Survive A Summer Eviction

By Sean Alday

Reflections on the May Day Morning Commute March

Reflections on the May Day Morning Commute March

By Brian Douglas