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05/21/2020

Bushwick Daily 2020 Emergency Journalism Fund organized by Alec Meeker

Now is a crucial period for local journalism in Brooklyn. We’re in the midst of a global health crisis and also an election year. Immediate financial support allows us to continue delivering coverage and resources in your area. Even a $5 donate helps. Join us in the fight to save local journalism!

Hello Bushwick Daily readers, fans, and family. I hope you’re doing well dur… Alec Meeker needs your support for Bushwick Daily 2020 Emergency Journalism Fund

05/21/2020

Hospitality Under Siege: Pizzette & Gordo's Cantina

This "Under Siege" edition profiles two eateries whose focus - aside from staying afloat in trying times - is food that speaks fluently the culinary language of their respective countries of origin.

This "Under Siege" edition profiles two eateries whose focus - aside from staying afloat in trying times - is food that speaks fluently the culinary language of their respective countries of origin.

05/18/2020

Bushwick Mutual Aid Feeds Over 2,ooo During Coronavirus Pandemic

Bushwick Mutual Aid is successfully providing relief and aid to vulnerable communities with an army of volunteers and meticulous organizers

When our government falls short, our grassroots organizations are there to pick up the pieces.

05/16/2020

A Broken Social Scene On Crutches: Bushwick Booze To Go

Check out these Bushwick Bars offering drinks to go during the shutdown!

In order to survive the pandemic, several Bushwick bars have brought the party outdoors to meet drinkers in the warm spring air. Here a few area watering holes doing Bacchus' work.

05/15/2020

Cuomo Extends NY Stay-At-Home Order Until May 28

Cuomo Extends NY Stay-At-Home Order Until May 28

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order Thursday night extending New York "PAUSE" until May 28.

05/13/2020

Salazar Wins Sanders' Support In State Senate Seat Fight

State Senator Julia Salazar wins big endorsement from Bernie Sanders for upcoming Election

Sanders gives the fundraising nod to State Senators Julia Salazar and Mike Gianaris, a notable Amazon HQ2 antagonist

05/10/2020

Op-Ed: All I Want for Mother's Day is 'Relief for All'

Exclusive Op-Ed today from Jessica Franco from Julia Salazar's office advocating for a financial relief bill that would benefit small homeowners and residential tenants who have been affected by coronavirus.

Jessica Franco is a small homeowner living in Cypress Hills and the Director of Community Affairs for New York State Senator Julia Salazar.

05/07/2020

Sweet Chili, Acclaimed for Creative Southeast Asian Food, To Reopen For Pickup & Delivery

Sweet Chili is opening it's doors back up for pickup and delivery with full bar and new menu

https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/food-and-drink/6519-top-chef-owned-sweet-chili-to-reopen-for-delivery-pickup

Lisa Fernandes opened Sweet Chili late last year, only to close in early March. A smaller menu of her creative Southeast Asian fare will be available, in addition to cocktails and beer.

05/06/2020

Congresswoman Velazquez Introduces Legislation to Make Pandemic Unemployment Funds Tax-Free

Congresswoman Velazquez Introduces Legislation to Make Pandemic Unemployment Funds Tax-Free

The congresswoman, whose district encompasses Bushwick, has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would make the $600 weekly benefit provided in the CARES Act tax free

05/05/2020

Public Advocate Calls For Oversight and Data Protections in COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program

The city may start tracking location data of all New Yorkers to prevent the spread of coronavirus through 'contact tracing'

Williams sent letters to both Mayor de Blasio and Gov Cuomo citing both the “strong public health potential of contact tracing programs and the inherent risks associated with of private information"

05/04/2020

Pizzette, a New Destination for Pizza and Drinks, Opens in East Williamsburg

Did you hear the news that Pizzette is reopening this Friday for takeout and delivery? Stay tuned for more information on the updated menu and liquor menu.

https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/food-and-drink/6201-pizzette-east-williamsburg

Mominette Owner Steve Shaka opened Pizzette in late June with personal and larger pizza options.

05/02/2020

Bushwick Daily Is Adding New Freelance Writers To the Team!

Are you a Brooklyn based writer who loves local news? We want to hear from you!

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05/01/2020

Bushwick’s Source For BBQ Brisket Pho Re-Opens for Delivery

Lucy's is back. Time to order more Pho!

While Lucy's reopening and expansion couldn't have come at a worse time, Huynh is confident his restaurants, which already rely mainly on takeout and delivery, will weather the viral storm intact.

05/01/2020

Brooklyn Supreme Court Puts Misba Abdin Back on the City Council Ballot for District 37

A Brooklyn Supreme Court called the controversial decision by the Board of Elections "absurd."

“Justice was served," candidate Misba Abdin says of a ruling overturning a Board Of Elections decision that nixed his campaign

04/29/2020

7 Bushwick Podcasts to Listen to in 2019

Feeling stir crazy and isolated? Check our favorite podcasts made here in Bushwick.

Gentrification, comedy, art -- Bushwick has a podcast for everything.

04/29/2020

NY Unemployment System Collapsing Amid Coronavirus Layoffs: Cuomo

New York alone accounts for almost 30% of the United States’ total unemployment cases.

https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/news/6516-ny-unemployment-system-collapsing-amid-coronavirus-layoffs-cuomo

New York alone accounts for almost 30% of the United States’ total cases of unemployment.

04/28/2020

Candidates Sound Off After Cuomo Cancels Special Election for Vacant City Council Seat

On Saturday, the Governor canceled District 37's Special Election for City Council leaving approximately 150,000 Brooklyn residents without a local rep until November.

Candidates accuse Democratic Party of 'blatant anti-democratic power grab' amid COVID-19 pandemic

04/28/2020

Helping COVID-19 frontline workers through art

This fine art subscription company has launched a COVID-19 benefit project promising to donate 100% of its sale commission to delivering PPE to healthcare workers

A fine art rental subscription company called Curina has launched a COVID-19 benefit project and will donate 100% of its sale commission to delivering PPE

04/24/2020

COVID 19 Webinar for NYCHA Residents

State Senator Julia Salazar is hosting a forum with elected officials to discuss NYCHA housing and Unemployment Insurance Benefits

04/24/2020

COVID-19 Webinar for NYCHA Residents

Discussion with Elected Officials on NYCHA housing during the coronavirus.

Live with State Senator Julia Salazar, NYC Councilmember Carlina Rivera, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Ny Congressmember Nydia Velazquez, NYC Legal Services Nicole Salk

04/24/2020

Congresswoman Sends out Community Stakeholder Coronavirus Update

Congress Woman Nydia Velazques sent out a Community Stakeholder Update - take a look at what the the Congresswoman says...

Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez, who holds New York’s 7th Congressional District seat, office has sent out a series of updates regarding COVID-19.

04/24/2020

Paperboy Love Prince Wins Petition Challenge and Will Remain on District 7 Ballot

Is it, Our Time, to start taking a serious look at the Congressional District 7 Democratic Primary Challenger?

https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/news/6511-district-7-democrate-primary-challenger-paperboy-love-prince-is-officially-on-the-ballot

Love Prince who is running against Incumbent Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez in the District 7 Democratic Primary Wins Their Petitioning Case and Will be on the voting ballot this June.

04/24/2020

1 in 5 NYC Residents Tested Positive for COVID-19 Antibodies in Preliminary Statewide Study Results

Governor Cuomo revealed on Thursday that over 20% of NYC residents tested postive for COVID-19 antibodies according to preliminary results of statewide study.

"Testing is going to be a major operation that happens from now until the situation is over. It's new, it's technical, it's complex"

04/20/2020

Celebrating Local Heritage, Bushwick's First Official Puerto Rican Day Parade Was a Success

All June nonessential events have been cancelled including the 2020 Puerto Rican Day parade. Here’s a photo essay from our coverage last year. We will come back from this - 2021 will be lit.

“Yo soy Boricua, pa'que tu lo sepas!”

04/20/2020

Restaurant 191 Knickerbocker Transforms Itself Into Source For Three Hot Squares a Day

191 Knickerbocker is giving free meals to community residents in need.

191 Knickerbocker, which prior to the COVID pandemic provided Bushwick with skillfully executed comfort food, has partnered with local organization Noise Church to help residents in need.

04/18/2020

🌸It’s spring and we are stuck inside but the trees still bloom without us.

Thanks to @fiveftpanda for the photos of a magnolia and cherry blossom tree from a sunny day in Brooklyn @ Bushwick, Brooklyn

04/13/2020

These photos come from from one of our amazing GoFundMe Supporters, Daniel Murphy.
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He says, “I was a fireman in Brooklyn for 35 years. I’m somewhat of a history buff. I saw Bushwick, a neighborhood rich in the history of Brooklyn go through some tough years, we certainly went to a lot of fires. I’m happy to see it return to a thriving community.
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“[The pictures] were taken in the East Williamsburg/ Bushwick area in the early to mid 1980’s. They somewhat capture the feel of the area back then. That particular area was a prime dumping ground for stolen and burned cars. It’s part of the reason I think it’s so nice to see that neighborhood return, and why I support your efforts.”

#throwback #nycphotographer #nycphotography #historyphotographed @ Bushwick, Brooklyn

04/13/2020

Bushwick Lens: Live the Rock'n'Roll Dream of Katarina Benzona

A look back: Bushwick Lens: Live the Rock'n'Roll Dream of Katarina Benzona

04/13/2020

Bushwick Noise Compaints Spike as NYS Stays on PAUSE

Bushwick Noise Compaints Spike as NYS Stays on PAUSE

https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/news/6508-bushwick-sees-spike-in-311-noise-complaints

It comes as no surprise that in the city that never sleeps, when everyone is forced into their homes and closed quarters, 311 complaints experience a spike.

04/13/2020

Bodega Delivery App Free as a Public Service

Bodega Ordering App Launched as Corner Store Sales Plummet From Coronavirus Fallout

The app was developed by the Bodega and Small Business Association of New York and JungleWork, a tech company.

04/11/2020

Elsewhere Space Hosting a Free Virtual Music Festival Tonight

Need plans for tonight? How about a Virtual Music festival at a replica of famed Bushwick venue Elsewhere. Music start at 6 p.m. headliner American Football goes on at 11:30 p.m..

The Coronavirus Benefit festival is being held in a virtual replica of the Elsewhere Space Club Venue and will be headlined by Amercian Foodball

04/10/2020

Cuomo Says New Yorkers Can Vote by Mail for Upcoming Primary Election

Wisconsin failed to protect voters in the democratic primary last week. Cuomo says anyone in NYC can now use a mail in absentee vote but is it enough?

Reduced polling locations could be a huge setback for in-person voting in Bushwick and Ridgewood as well, as both areas have reported a total of over 2,700 residents testing positive.

04/10/2020

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

04/10/2020

Inside the Studio of Brooklyn Street Artist Sara Erenthal

A look back at Bushwick Daily Video Content: Inside the Studio of Sara Erenthal, the Creator of Local Street Art's Most Recognizable Faces

04/08/2020

Brooklyn Renters are Organizing, Sharing Resources and Lobbying Cuomo on Facebook

Brooklyn Renters are Organizing, Sharing Resources and Lobbying Cuomo on Facebook

Grove resident Matt Clifford created a page in which the city and state governments' response to the COVID crisis is sharply criticized and resources useful to impacted renters are collected.