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06/14/2026

knicks in 5! lets go knicks!

bushwick celebration in the immediate aftermath of knicks win on star and wyckoff avenue

Whole Foods just signed a 10,000-square-foot lease at 1224 Flushing Avenue in Bushwick, on the corner of Wyckoff Avenue ...
06/06/2026

Whole Foods just signed a 10,000-square-foot lease at 1224 Flushing Avenue in Bushwick, on the corner of Wyckoff Avenue by the Jefferson St L.

That's about half of the 20,000 square feet of corner retail at the address; two more storefronts there are still up for grabs. Per Crain's, Whole Foods' space will likely be a Daily Shop, Amazon's small-format store, around 10,000 square feet next to the 50,000 of the Gowanus location. The format isn't confirmed yet, and there's no opening date.

The corner has been empty for years, with a for-rent sign up since 2016 and an H&M that signed on in 2022 but never opened.

We'll update when there's an opening date.

05/17/2026

BUSHWICK, NY — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were filmed entering Honey’s on Scott Avenue on Saturday, reportedly to attend a wedding at the Bushwick mead bar.

Video circulating online shows the couple walking in with a small security detail.

video via .velez

"Hedge fund handout": Mamdani and Menin push Hochul to claw back $1 billion from Wall StreetMayor Zohran Mamdani is call...
04/28/2026

"Hedge fund handout": Mamdani and Menin push Hochul to claw back $1 billion from Wall Street

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling it a "hedge fund handout." Today he and City Council Speaker Julie Menin pushed Gov. Kathy Hochul to scale back a Cuomo-era tax break before the state budget is finalized.

The credit, called PTET, was signed into law in 2021 after the first Trump administration's 2017 tax law capped federal deductions for state and local taxes at $10,000. New York's version lets wealthy owners of pass-through businesses, typically hedge funds, private equity firms and major law partnerships, lower their personal federal tax bills, with the state currently refunding 100 percent of the benefit. The mayor's office says 95 percent of that benefit goes to people earning more than $1 million a year, and over 80 percent goes to those earning more than $5 million.

Mamdani and Menin are calling on Hochul to cut the credit from 100 percent to 75 percent, a change they say would generate roughly $1 billion in annual revenue and help close the city's $5.4 billion budget gap.

"This isn't about small businesses," Menin said at the press conference. "It's about high-earning partners at the very top."
Other states have already made the adjustment. Connecticut caps its version at 87.5 percent. Massachusetts caps its at 90 percent.

Last week, a coalition of labor unions representing more than 300,000 workers statewide, including DC37, NYSNA, the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council and PSC/CUNY, sent a letter urging Hochul to deliver a final budget that taxes the wealthiest New Yorkers. Both houses of the State Legislature included similar measures in their one-house budget proposals.
Hochul has previously stated that she is "done raising taxes" this session. The advocacy coalition DREAM is circulating a petition-style letter to the governor's office at dreamfornyc.com/action.

The state budget was due April 1. The next several days in Albany will decide whether the PTET reduction lands in the final deal.

Full story at Bushwick Daily.

TaxTheRich

04/27/2026

Bushwick Bakeshop went viral last week for its mural depicting pope Leo with a Terminator Robot and Arnold Schwarzenegger. We spoke with the artist and owner of the 5 timea viral bakeshop, Massimo in our latest article. Get the full story at bushwickdaily.com

Pacha New York faces Community Board 1 tonight for a liquor license hearing on a 7,850-person outdoor venue. Some Reside...
04/14/2026

Pacha New York faces Community Board 1 tonight for a liquor license hearing on a 7,850-person outdoor venue. Some Residents are mobilizing to pack the room.

Flyers have appeared across East Williamsburg and Bushwick this week urging neighbors to attend the 6 p.m. hearing at the Swinging Sixties Senior Center. The venue at 111 Gardner Avenue is seeking approval for open-air cabaret operations with liquor service, live music, patron dancing, and outdoor spaces including patios and open areas.

The application comes from AG Acquisition 1 LLC and Dubai-based FIVE International Hotel Management, the legal framework behind Pacha New York's planned return to the city. The Ibiza-born nightclub brand is targeting a June 2026 opening for its first season through October.

Demolition of the former Brooklyn Mirage structure wrapped up in March, leaving the 140 Stewart Avenue lot empty. Former Avant Gardner executives have speculated the debut venue will resemble "a parking lot" but the scale of what's proposed has residents concerned about noise, crowds, and neighborhood impacts.

Community flyers organized by Nightlife Neighbors list specific concerns for public comment: violations of noise code and quiet hours, sleep disruption, litter, public intoxication, transit strain, traffic congestion, and accountability. "Without community voices at the table, they could get everything they ask for and residents will endure the impacts," the flyer states.

The former Brooklyn Mirage never reopened last season after Avant Gardner filed for bankruptcy following safety violations. Roughly 30,000 ticket holders were left without refunds until Pacha offered vouchers this year. Community Board 1's recommendation carries weight with the State Liquor Authority, which makes the final licensing decision. Public opposition or support often influences conditions like sound limits and operating hours.

Residents who want to speak must sign up between 5:45 and 6:15 p.m. for two-minute slots. Written comments can be emailed to [email protected] or [email protected] before the meeting.

Full story at the link in bio.

04/13/2026

Bernie Makes Surprise Appearance at Mayor Mamdani's 100-Day Address

"You know, I have been on platforms with hundreds and hundreds of mayors and all kinds of public officials. This is the first time I was ever introduced by someone who talked proudly about democratic socialism."

"And I want to tell all of you and the mayor. So what you guys are doing here in New York City is important, not only for the people who feel like you're close to what you are doing with the mayor is doing is providing hope and inspiration not only to people all across our country, but honestly all across the world."

04/13/2026

RIDGEWOOD, N.Y. — Sen. Bernie Sanders joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani onstage at Knockdown Center on Sunday, delivering brief remarks during the mayor’s 100-day speech​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ bushwickdaily

NYC launched the first-ever citywide map for finding child care and a survey to shape universal care. Bushwick parents c...
04/10/2026

NYC launched the first-ever citywide map for finding child care and a survey to shape universal care.

Bushwick parents can now visit nyc.gov/childcare to search 10,000 providers across all five boroughs by location, age group, and cost. The website consolidates information that was previously scattered across multiple sites and includes health inspection records for each program.

The parent survey targets over 400,000 families to gather input on what the city's child care system should look like. Households are being randomly selected to receive postcards with unique PINs for accessing the 15-minute survey at nycparents.NORC.org. Participants receive $10 upon completion.

Child care in New York City can cost more than $25,000 per year per child, with long waitlists and a system many families find difficult to navigate. The dual launch addresses both immediate needs and long-term policy by collecting input that will inform how the city's child care expansion is designed.

The website went live Wednesday following the Tuesday survey launch. It includes a questionnaire to match families with providers, plain-language guides to different care options, and live support by phone or email. The platform is available in multiple languages and optimized for mobile devices.

Both tools were developed with input from parents, according to city officials.

Full story at the link in bio.

03/28/2026

[In partnership with BK Fest]

HAPPENING NOW.

Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival is live at 314 Scholes until noon tomorrow.

7 stages. 25+ artists. Warehouse. Rooftop. Skatepark. Courtyard.

Tickets at bemf.live - or at the door.

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