Bushwick club House of Yes had its liquor license pulled after a misunderstanding of COVID guidelines, leaving the club temporarily closed, reports Page Six. The venue believed they had complied […]
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WAKE UP! … And Then Go See SLUMBER at The House of Yes
“The Art of Seeing,” by Michael Milton [perfectpullquote align=”right” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]The creators have rendered a thoroughly enjoyable evening that is a kind of 21st century CABARET, featuring […]
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Could Solar Energy Power 1M Households by 2023? Bklyn Pols Say Yes!
On Tuesday, State Senator Kevin Parker and Assemblymember Latrice Walker joined solar energy advocates for a town hall at Brooklyn Botanical Garden to discuss the benefits of solar energy, how to […]
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NY AG Orders Investigation as Family Fights Eviction From Crown Heights House They Were Born In
The New York Attorney General has stepped in to investigate a complex eviction case in Crown Heights, as tensions rise in the neighborhood where residents have fought hard to overcome […]
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Before Kamala Harris, Many Black Women Aimed for the White House
By: Sharon Austin, University of Florida The vice president-elect of the United States is the American daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants. With Joe Bidens projected presidential win over Donald […]
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Yes, Most Workers Can Collect More in Coronavirus Unemployment Than They Earn But That Doesn’t Mean Congress Should Cut The $600 Supplement
By: David Salkever, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Americans who lost their jobs because of the pandemic had been getting a US$600 bump on top of state benefits in their […]
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Brooklyn Sci-fi Comedy ‘See You Yesterday’ Fights Police Brutality with Time Travel
If youre looking for a family-friendly flick to stream on Netflix this summer, look no further than See You Yesterday, which premiered May 3 at the Tribeca Film Festival. Directed […]
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‘My House Is Not for Sale,’ Says Bushwick Anti-Gentrification Collective
“Mi Casa No Es Su Casa,” a group of Bushwick residents frustrated with gentrification and the rezoning of their neighborhood, launched an “artivism” campaign to state exactly that: My House […]
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CM Cornegy, Mayor de Blasio Announce Groundbreaking of Brand-New Community Center in Marcy Houses
The community center will be the first of its kind in the housing development in more than 20 years While preparing to campaign for his current role as a New […]
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THE PAST TANGOS INTO THE PRESENT– Omara Portuondo at BAM’s Harold Gilman Opera House
“The Art of Seeing” by Michael Milton I am loath really, I AM!– to tell you all about what you missed if you werent at the Harold Gilman Opera House last […]
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Should Airbnb be Illegal in NY? State Housing Committee says ‘Yes,’ Passes Bill
The New York State Assembly Housing Committee voted on a bill Tuesday that will make it difficult for New Yorkers to rent out their apartments to guests for short periods of time. […]
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The Deal to Extend Unemployment Insurance Dies Quietly in the House
The U.S. Senate bill that passed in April extending long-term unemployment insurance benefits appears to have died quietly on the House floor over the weekend, reported UPI. At the 11th hour […]
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In a Cloture Vote, Senate Says ‘Yes’ to Extending Unemployment Benefits
The Senate passed with bipartisan support a cloture vote on Tuesday to advance legislation extending unemployment benefits for another three months. The 2008 law that normally provides nearly a year […]
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This Bushwick-Based Rapper is Making Viral Conservation Hits for the Eco-Revolution
Like all the best Brooklyn rappers, some of her rhymes are dirty and some talk about the birds and the bees. But Hila Perry â aka Hila the Killa â […]
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A New City-wide Initiative Provides Free Mental Health Care For Nightlife Workers
A new initiative from New York Cityâs Office of Nightlife offers people working in entertainment, bars and clubs the opportunity to receive free mental health care, as COVID-19 continues to […]
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Visiting Brooklyn As A First-Timer
As one of New York City’s boroughs, Brooklyn is known for its amazing people, neighborhoods, and cultural diversity. The borough’s most popular neighborhoods include Brownsville, Midwood, Brooklyn Heights, Greenpoint, Park […]
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Historic Grand Prospect Hall to Become Low-Scale Residential Building, Amidst Public Outcry
Since news broke of the sale and demolition of the Grand Prospect Hall in Park Slope neighbors have together to save what they can of the historic building; but it […]
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Brooklyn Restaurants Cooking up Plans for Indoor Dining
After six months of uncertainty, indoor dining is back on the menu for Brooklyn restaurants. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced restaurants can open for indoor service starting on Sept. 30, with […]
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The Final Count Down: The Hot Spots for New Year’s Eve in Bklyn!
This list is nowhere near inclusive of the number of parties and events popping off New Year’s Eve in Brooklyn. But we think we’ve done a good job in identifying, […]
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2019 Bushwick Film Festival Lineup Announced!
Back for its 12th year, The Bushwick Film Festival has announced its 2019 lineup, including more than 100 independent films, panel discussions, an awards ceremony and a slew of free programming […]