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Last Night Mayor de Blasio Created an Office of Nightlife at House of Yes

Last Night Mayor de Blasio Created an Office of Nightlife at House of Yes

The office will be responsible for making sure that the industry can grow in NYC.

A New Citywide Initiative Provides Free Mental Health Care For Nightlife Workers

A New Citywide Initiative Provides Free Mental Health Care For Nightlife Workers

“I think the fact that this is becoming a conversation is important. Just that within itself is creating a lot of positive impact,” said Anya Sapozhnikova, co-founder of House of Yes. 

New Report Shows Brooklyn Nightlife Is Flourishing, But Why Are Local Venues Shutting Down?

New Report Shows Brooklyn Nightlife Is Flourishing, But Why Are Local Venues Shutting Down?

There have been four reported closures in Brooklyn in less than a year—three of them, Silent Barn, The Gateway and The Spectrum/Dreamhouse, were based in Bushwick.

Influential Bushwick Artists and Nightlife Advocates Met City Reps to Hash Out Night Mayor Role

Influential Bushwick Artists and Nightlife Advocates Met City Reps to Hash Out Night Mayor Role

Local artists and DIY spaces are joining forces to help protect the cultural and artistic fabric of New York City.

A Bushwick Council Member’s Work Finally Paid off: New York City Now Has Its “Night Mayor”

A Bushwick Council Member’s Work Finally Paid off: New York City Now Has Its “Night Mayor”

Council Member Rafael Espinal, a longtime supporter of local nightlife and DIY venues, sponsored legislation to create an Office of Nightlife. It finally happened.

The MARCH Disbands

The MARCH Disbands

“This is an era of no more demonizing successful businesses, but promoting, lifting them up,” claims Eric Adams

Resource Guide for Artists and Freelancers During the COVID19 Crisis [Updated]

Resource Guide for Artists and Freelancers During the COVID19 Crisis [Updated]

Councilmember Rafael Espinal Announces Brooklyn Borough President Run

Councilmember Rafael Espinal Announces Brooklyn Borough President Run

The City’s First Campaign on Overdose Prevention Kicks Off at House of Yes in Bushwick

The City’s First Campaign on Overdose Prevention Kicks Off at House of Yes in Bushwick

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Rafael Espinal’s Campaign Kickoff for Public Advocate is Happening Tonight at House of Yes

Rafael Espinal’s Campaign Kickoff for Public Advocate is Happening Tonight at House of Yes

Council Member Rafael Espinal And  Bushwick’s House Of Yes Team Up To Combat Sexual Harassment

Council Member Rafael Espinal And Bushwick’s House Of Yes Team Up To Combat Sexual Harassment

Bushwick, Meet Your New “Night Mayor”

Bushwick, Meet Your New “Night Mayor”

Last night, the new “night mayor” met an eager crowd at Bushwick’s DIY venue, Secret Project Robot.

13 Questions for Lady Gaga’s Former DJ, a NYC Night Mayor Candidate

13 Questions for Lady Gaga’s Former DJ, a NYC Night Mayor Candidate

We had the chance to sit down with Brendan Jay Sullivan, one of the most vocal Night Mayor applicants.

The Battle to Truly Legalize Dancing in New York Continues

The Battle to Truly Legalize Dancing in New York Continues

A new bill would create a task force to study NYC nightlife and recommend ways to modernize the system of licensing.

The Not-So Subtle Asian Polers

The Not-So Subtle Asian Polers

A group of Asian-American pole dancers lights up clubs like House of Yes and the Red Pavilion.

Ridgewood Does Not Exist

Ridgewood Does Not Exist

Scenes among “a discoherent group of young people making a discoherent collection of art”

At Our Wicked Lady, A Local Rock Scene

At Our Wicked Lady, A Local Rock Scene

“They sell genuinely good earplugs”

Espinal Teases Yang Endorsement In Mayor’s Race

Espinal Teases Yang Endorsement In Mayor’s Race

‘I have not formally endorsed yet, but…’ the former Bushwick councilman says, with a wink.

The Bitter Fight for Brooklyn’s City Council Seat is Complicated by Coronavirus

The Bitter Fight for Brooklyn’s City Council Seat is Complicated by Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has delayed the election for Rafael Espinal’s seat until June but the candidates are still running and “politics is still alive and well in Brooklyn”

Best Shows To See This Week In And Around Bushwick

Best Shows To See This Week In And Around Bushwick

Don’t miss these great gigs happening at Elsewhere, Trans-Pecos, Alphaville, and The Broadway

Bushwick’s Official 2019 Pride Guide

Bushwick’s Official 2019 Pride Guide

Indie Arcade Collective is Taking Over Bushwick’s DIY Space Secret Project Robot

Indie Arcade Collective is Taking Over Bushwick’s DIY Space Secret Project Robot

Secret Project Robot announced their closure at the end of March.

The Department of Homeless Services Proposed a Men’s Shelter on Wyckoff Avenue in Bushwick

The Department of Homeless Services Proposed a Men’s Shelter on Wyckoff Avenue in Bushwick

Locals demand involving the community before the decision is final.

Which Brooklynites are Running for Public Advocate?

Which Brooklynites are Running for Public Advocate?

Here’s the rundown of what you need to know about Brooklyn candidates before the February election.

Espinal’s Historic Campaign & Why the Special Election for NYC Public Advocate Matters for Bushwick

Espinal’s Historic Campaign & Why the Special Election for NYC Public Advocate Matters for Bushwick

So far, a dozen candidates have officially announced their campaigns for the position including Bushwick’s District 37 City Councilmember , Rafael Espinal.

16 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Ridgewood

16 Things You Should Know Before Moving to Ridgewood

Pumps: Where Old and New Brooklyn Get Drunk, Naked and Happy

Pumps: Where Old and New Brooklyn Get Drunk, Naked and Happy

Pumps isn’t working with a whole lot of space, but the mirrors on every wall give you the sense of hidden corners, side rooms and secret doors

5 Places to Get Laid in Bushwick

5 Places to Get Laid in Bushwick

By Frances Gill, Allison Galgiani with illustration by Jeremy Nguyen

Bushwick Lens: How to Become a NY Times Photographer with Casey Kelbaugh

Bushwick Lens: How to Become a NY Times Photographer with Casey Kelbaugh

Are you a striving photographer, photojournalist or DP? Maybe you’re hoping for The New York Times to hire you next. But how does one do it? How can a super-talented Bushwick individual (that is you) move from the reality of today to a reality of world-class clients and fabulous opportunities? Well, it never hurts to […]

Curious Wednesday: Passive screening, aggressive audience

Curious Wednesday: Passive screening, aggressive audience

The last time I attended a