The Pandemic On Furniture Retail “Upholsters never die, they always recover,” is a phrase better known to the few that make it their life-long goal to work in an industry that appreciates high-end quality furniture. Retail stores like Bob’s Furniture …
Author: Anthony Medina
Flushing Photo Essay
Street Photography in Flushing, Queens. Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Asian-Americans experienced an increase in hate crimes in New York City. Misinformation on the spread of COVID-19 added to the social pressures placed on Asians and especially the historic community in …
Shootings Through the Roof: NYPD Crime Stats Reveal
Rockaway Shootings Encompasses Precincts August 06, 2020, By Anthony Medina Crime continues to plague New York City with an increase in shooting incidents, murders and burglaries for the month of July, according to statistics revealed by the NYPD on Monday, …
Police and Community Leaders Recognize Honorees at 35th National Night Out Against Crime
https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/community/5553-bushwick-police-and-community-leaders-recognize-honorees-at-national-night-out-against-crime Bushwick’s own 83rd precinct celebrated the 35th annual National Night Out Against Crime with local politicians and honorees at Maria Hernandez Parkthis Tuesday, August 7. Sgt. Anna Serrano dancing to the Spanish tunes of salsa music with a newly found …
Unit J’s Resident Songwriter Dru Cutler New Music Video Features Scenes in Bushwick
https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/arts-and-culture/5617-bushwick-unit-j-s-resident-songwriter-dru-cutler-new-music-video-features-scenes-in-bushwick Longtime indie rock singer/songwriter and Bushwick resident, Dru Cutler, hosted a screening of his recent music video Brain Place at Unit J last Saturday. The video featured parts of Bushwick and manipulated the environment to portray a technological future. …
Urban Agriculture Strikes A Win With Espinal And Adam’s Collective Charter
https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/community/5574-bushwick-urban-agriculture-strikes-a-win-with-espinal-and-adam-s-collective-charter Brooklyn elected officials announced joint sponsored legislation to expand urban agriculture and maintain community shared space at Ashford Street Abundant Garden on Wednesday, August 15. Council Member Rafael Espinal Jr and Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams joined the Ashfort Street Abundant Garden and …
Peephole Cinema’s Latest Program “Relocated” Tackles Sexuality
https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/arts-and-culture/5538-bushwick-peephole-cinema-s-latest-program-relocated-tackles-sexuality-using-digital-tools-and-photography The opening of Peephole Cinema’s latest screening Relocated was a sidewalk attraction for those daring enough to peer into the black looking glass last Friday. A line formed in front of the peephole on 97 Wilson Avenue with associates, friends and former …
The Monkey on The Table: The First of Four Dutch Artist Series At Bushwick Lingerie Shop
https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/arts-and-culture/5478-the-monkey-on-the-table-the-first-of-four-dutch-artist-series-at-bushwick-lingerie-shop Sarah Jonker’s artwork and acting are known across her home in The Netherlands and Europe, her first New York City show fit right into Bushwick’s artsy vibe. On the basement level of The Rack Shack, one of the highest Google …
Relocated: A New Program at Peephole Cinema Opens This Friday
https://bushwickdaily.com/bushwick/categories/arts-and-culture/5524-peephole-cinema-opens-in-bushwick-this-friday Peephole Cinema is a small, unconventional theater on Wilson Avenue that aims to show a number of short films, especially those by Brooklyn based filmmakers. Their new program, Relocated, is set to open this Friday, July 27 at 7 …
CB 11 Approves Variance For Douglaston Lowe’s
BY ANTHONY MEDINA Representatives from Lowe’s asked Community Board 11 to approve a variance for its Douglaston store and heard concerns from local residents regarding the proposal on Monday night during the board’s monthly meeting. Photo by Anthony Medina CB11 …