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It’s our season finale, and we’re closing out the year with a look at one of the most quietly radical movements gaining momentum in Bushwick, and across the city: a program that allows members of the community to directly determine how their tax dollars are spent.This week, we’re diving into the world of Participatory Budgeting with the office of City Council member Antonio Reynoso.AFTER THE EPISODE:We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Jennifer and Council member Reynoso for helping to open up Participatory Budgeting process to even more people in the community.To learn more about Participatory Budgeting across the city, head to the City Council’s PB page (https://council.nyc.gov/pb/). If you’re interested in getting involved with PB in Bushwick, you can visit the PB pages for the neighborhood’s City Councilmembers: Antonio Reynoso (https://council.nyc.gov/antonio-reynoso/pb/9/) and Rafael Espinal (https://council.nyc.gov/rafael-espinal/pb/9/). We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week, and throughout this season. None of this would be possible without your support. We’ll be taking a brief break before returning this Fall, with more of Bushwick’s incredible stories. But in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
One of the key trends to emerge as Bushwick changes is the importance of space; who has it, who’s welcome in it, and what they can use it for. With rents increasing across the neighborhood, spaces where people can gather and organize are becoming rarer, and more critical—and some businesses see an opportunity to offer communities a home.This week, we sat down with the team behind a new Bushwick venue that invites anyone in the neighborhood to come, and be themselves.AFTER THE EPISODEWe’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Melissa, Sheena, Chelsea, and The Gradient team for taking us behind the scenes of these early days at the venue.If you’re interested in learning more about or working with The Gradient, you can visit their website (https://www.thegradientbk.com), or get in touch by email (letsdrink@thegradientbk.com) or Instagram DM (https://www.instagram.com/thegradientbk/). We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week. We’ll be back with another story you won’t want to miss, but in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon.Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Few things are as consequential to the changes happening across Bushwick as zoning laws—the rules that say what can be built and where, here in the neighborhood. Today, Bushwick is being considered for what’s called a “rezoning,” the city’s formal process for changing those rules. Everyone from city government officials to local non-profit leaders, seems to have a different opinion on what those new rules should look like. But one group in the neighborhood is attempting to stop the process altogether, before it can change the face of the community.This week, we sat down with one of the leaders behind a group fighting to take control of Bushwick’s destiny from the city’s bureaucracy, and put it into the hands of the community.AFTER THE EPISODEWe’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Nancy and the Mi Casa team for sharing more about their work around one of the most consequential discussions happening in the neighborhood today.If you’re interested in getting involved with Mi Casa No Es Su Casa, or learning about how you can get involved in the broader movement around rezoning, you can get in touch by email (micasanoessucasanyc@gmail.com), or via DM on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/micasaresiste/). We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week. We’ll be back with another story you won’t want to miss, but in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon.Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Here in Bushwick, it’s that time of year again: Bodegas have stocked up on pumpkins, clubs are full of costumes even more spectacular than usual, and a certain spookiness fills the air. Halloween is nearly upon us. For last year’s holiday, we met with Eugene J, the mad scientist behind Bushwick’s year-round celebration of all things sweet, surprising, and Halloweeny, the Eugene J Candy Company. This year, we wanted to know: What’s he got in store for the neighborhood now?This week, we reconnected with Eugene at the height of the halloween season to learn more about how he satisfies Bushwick’s sweet tooth during the biggest candy celebration of the year. AFTER THE EPISODEWe’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Eugene for taking the time to open a window into his workshop, especially at the height of the Halloween season.If you want to pick up some of your own Halloween candy from Eugene J’s, you can visit the shop for yourself at 16 Wilson Ave. If you’re interested in learning more, or getting involved with the Eugene J Candy Company, you can head to their website (https://www.eugenej.com) or get in touch directly by email (hello@eugenej.com), phone (718-381-1050), or DM (https://www.instagram.com/eugenejcandyco/). As a bonus, you can also check out Eugene J’s punk-horror-rock band, bbigpigg, at their bandcamp page (https://bbigpigg.bandcamp.com).We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week. We’ll be back with another story you won’t want to miss, but in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon.Join Heritage Radio Network on Monday, November 11th, for a raucous feast to toast a decade of food radio. Our tenth anniversary bacchanal is a rare gathering of your favorite chefs, mixologists, storytellers, thought leaders, and culinary masterminds. We’ll salute the inductees of the newly minted HRN Hall of Fame, who embody our mission to further equity, sustainability, and deliciousness. Explore the beautiful Palm House and Yellow Magnolia Café, taste and imbibe to your heart’s content, and bid on once-in-a-lifetime experiences and tasty gifts for any budget at our silent auction. Tickets available now at heritageradionetwork.org/gala.Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Before each episode of Bushwick Podcast, you hear a message from an organization called Heritage Radio Network, or HRN. Even if that name is new for you, the organization is anything but. HRN has spent the past decade here in the neighborhood making shows like ours possible—while building one of the world’s most unique audio archives from a secret recording studio tucked inside a storage container within Roberta’s Pizza.This week, we sit down with two of the leaders behind HRN to learn more about their work, and their mission to give important new voices a platform to reach listeners around the world. AFTER THE EPISODEWe’d like to extend our sincere gratitude to Caity and Patrick for sharing more about HRN’s history, and it’s work here in the community.To learn more about HRN, you can visit their website at https://heritageradionetwork.org or get in touch directly at info@heritageradionetwork.org. And if you’re interested in connecting with one of the most dynamic communities in local media, food, and audio, join us at the HRN 10 Year Anniversary Gala on November 11th at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Find out more at https://heritageradionetwork.org/gala. We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week. We’ll be back with another story you won’t want to miss, but in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Small business owners play a unique role in Bushwick. As we’ve heard throughout the community, many entrepreneurs view their shops as opportunities to serve the neighborhood outside the scope of business as usual, whether that’s by partnering with activists or creating spaces that bride gaps in the community. But as we’ve also heard, the realities of running a business often conflict with more purpose-driven intentions. This week, we meet with the wife and husband duo behind Quality Goods, one of Bushwick’s most celebratory and intentional businesses. It’s a discussion that’s been over a year in the making, drawing on conversations from the present, and from last summer, on the eve of their store’s grand opening. AFTER THE EPISODEWe’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Jossua and Kristen for allowing us to step into their journey over this first year. If you’re interested in learning more about Quality Goods, you can visit them for yourself at 128 Wyckoff avenue, though you’ll be looking for the entrance on Stanhope. You can also follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shopqualitygoods/), or visit their website (https://qltygds.com/), where you can shop from their online store with options for shipping and in-store pickup. Jossua and Kristen are always on the lookout for local artists, vendors, and partners. If you think you might be able to work together, you can get in touch directly by emailing them at qltygdsllc@gmail.com.We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week. We’ll be back with another story you won’t want to miss, but in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
As the summer comes to an end across the city, it’s the start of a new season here at Bushwick Podcast. That means we have the continued privilege of sharing more of the remarkable stories happening in the community, and the renewed duty to help break down the biggest issues facing the neighborhood today. We have some exciting episodes planned this Fall, and we’re thrilled to begin the season with a story of resilience, hope, and the power of partnership. This week, we sat down with some of the leaders behind the Bushwick Food Co-op, which, if you haven’t listened to our previous episode, “The Everyone Store,” is the neighborhood’s democratically owned and operated grocer. Earlier this summer, the Coop’s storefront was devastated by fire damage, but today, they’re recovering by embracing the unique strengths of their community. AFTER THE EPISODE We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Chris, Laurel, Kat, Ali, and Fran for taking time out of their recovery efforts to share some of the lessons of their experience. If you’re interested in learning more about the Co-op and how you can help out with their fire recovery efforts, you can visit their website (https://bushwickfoodcoop.org), follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickfood/), or visit their GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-bushwick-food-cooperative) to support them directly. We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week. We’ll be back with another story you won’t want to miss, but in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickfood/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
We’re hard at work getting the new season of Bushwick Podcast ready to be the best one yet, and we can’t wait for you to hear what we’ve got in store. In the meantime, we wanted to share an update on one of our most popular stories from earlier this year: “The Everyone Store.” AFTER THE EPISODE: Our sincere thanks again to our friends at the Bushwick Food Co-op for sitting down earlier this year for the original “The Everyone Store” episode. If you’re interested in learning more about the Co-op and how you can help out with their fire recovery efforts, you can visit their website (https://bushwickfoodcoop.org), follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickfood/), or visit their GoFundMe page (https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuild-bushwick-food-cooperative) to support them directly. We’d of course also like to thank you for tuning in this week, and for hanging tight as we prepare our newest season. As we get the earliest episodes ready for takeoff, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better throughout the season. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
"It’s our season finale, and we’re thrilled to close out a summer of Bushwick stories by partnering with our friends at the new community media project, This Bushwick Life. Together, we sat down with an artist whose work captured Bushwick at one of its most defining moments: the early 80s. In that time, she lived many lives, from disco club kid to Bushwick public school teacher, but through it all, she was one thing more than any other: a photographer. This week, we’re stepping into Bushwick’s Past with an intimate conversation with one of the community’s longtime chroniclers: Meryl Meisler. AFTER THE EPISODE: We’d like to extend our gratitude to Meryl, who was incredibly gracious and generous with her time, for joining us in the studio to share her memories, and her work, from Disco Era Bushwick. You can find out more at her website (http://www.merylmeisler.com) and her Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/merylmeisler/). We’d also like to thank our friends at the new community media project, This Bushwick Life, for making this episode possible. This Bushwick Life was created in July of 2018 to promote the Bushwick residents, local businesses, and community organizations that make the neighborhood a better place to live, work, and visit. Their mission is to create awareness, make introductions, and strengthen ties between people in the community. No story is too small, and nobody is too cool. If you want to learn more, or you’ve got something to share, you can visit them at their website (https://www.thisbushwicklife.com), check out their Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/thisbushwicklife/), or get in touch directly at info@thisbushwicklifelife.com. We’d of course, also like to thank you so much for joining us this week, and throughout this season. None of this would be possible without your support. We’ll be taking a brief break before returning this Fall, with more of Bushwick’s incredible stories. But in the meantime, we’d love to know what you’re interested in hearing, and how we can do better. Get in touch by emailing us at hello@hearbushwick.com, or by DM’ing us on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bushwickpodcast/). We can’t wait to hear from you, and we’ll see you soon." Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
We’ve heard in previous episodes about how Bushwick has become one of Brooklyn’s most dynamic communities for everything from food to art. Take a walk around the neighborhood, and you’re sure to notice another scene that’s thriving here: thrift stores and vintage shops. But that’s not without some complicated feelings, as some people see the increasingly hip secondhand industry as a herald of gentrification. This week, we sit down with one of the owners behind Bushwick’s newest vintage shop to discuss: What makes a secondhand store tick, and what role can it play in Bushwick’s future? AFTER THE EPISODE: We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Cat and her partners in MCM for taking us behind the scenes of the vintage world, and sharing more about their early work here in the community. To learn more, follow Brooklyn Vintage Company on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/brooklynvintagecompany/), or visit them for yourself at 194 Irving Ave. Of course, we’d also like to thank you for tuning in. We’ll be back next week with our final episode of the season, an exciting collaboration with our friends at the new Bushwick blog, This Bushwick Life (https://www.thisbushwicklife.com). You won’t want to miss it. In the meantime, did you know Bushwick Podcast is made by people like you? We'd love your feedback, and your help. If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
This week, we finish our two-part run on Vietnamese restaurants in the neighborhood by sitting down with Falansai’s Henry Trieu, one of Bushwick’s most thoughtful business owners, to better understand: As the neighborhood and its culinary scene change in unpredictable ways, what’s top of mind for a restaurateur here? AFTER THE EPISODE: We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Henry and the team at Falansai for taking us behind the scenes of the restaurant, and for sharing such a candid perspective on the future of business in Bushwick. To learn more, follow Falansai on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/falansai/), check out their website (https://www.falansai.com), or visit them for yourself at 112 Harrison Pl. We’d also like to send a very special thanks to Hannah Douglas, who contributed with editing, writing, and producing for this week’s episode. You can follow Hannah on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hannah.travels/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/hannahtravels). Of course, we’d also like to thank you for tuning in. We’ll be back next week with another story you won’t want to miss. In the meantime, did you know Bushwick Podcast is made by people like you? We'd love your feedback, and your help. If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
As we’ve heard in previous episodes, Bushwick is one of Brooklyn’s rising culinary epicenters. One of the things that makes the scene here so dynamic is that Bushwick’s restaurants don’t just serve good food—they reflect the culinary and artistic identities of visionary chefs with roots that range from right here in the city, to communities around the world. This week, we’re kicking off a two-part run about Vietnamese restaurants in Bushwick by sitting down with the chef behind one of the neighborhood’s most fiercely original restaurants: Bunker. AFTER THE EPISODE: We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to Jimmy and the Bunker team for taking some time out of a hectic prep schedule to take us behind the scenes of the restaurant. To learn more, follow Bunker on Instagram, check out their website, or visit them for yourself at 99 Scott Ave. Of course, we’d also like to thank you for tuning in (and for bearing with Luke as he fumbled everything from Vietnamese to French this episode). We’ll be back next week with another story you won’t want to miss. In the meantime, did you know Bushwick Podcast is made by people like you? We'd love your feedback, and your help. If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
"Spend enough time around Bushwick’s artists, activists, and entrepreneurs, and you’ll start to hear the same name over and over again: Mayday Space. This week, we visit Mayday, Bushwick’s home for social movements, to learn more about one of the neighborhood’s most vital resources for everyone from local elected officials, to activist groups, to amateur wrestlers. AFTER THE EPISODE: Our thanks to Josh, Zyad, and all the folks at Mayday for sharing more about their work in Bushwick, and beyond. To learn more, follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/maydayspace/), visit their website (https://maydayspace.org), or get in touch by emailing info@maydayspace.org. Of course, we’d also like to thank you for tuning in this week. We’ll be on a brief break for the next couple of weeks, but we’ll be back the week of July 22nd. In the meantime, did you know Bushwick Podcast is made by people like you? We'd love your feedback, and your help. If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com. Happy 4th of July!" It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Earlier this month, Bushwick hosted one of the neighborhood’s largest annual events: a daylong celebration of street art, food, and music called the Bushwick Block Party. Of the thousands of visitors that attended this year, most were there simply to enjoy the sights, bites, and sounds. But some were there to send a message. This week, we meet Mi Casa No Es Su Casa, a guerilla art project that turned this year’s Block Party into the stage of one of their biggest demonstrations yet. AFTER THE EPISODE: Our thanks to Mi Casa No Es Su Casa for sharing more about their activism in the community. To learn more, follow them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/micasaresiste/), or visit their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MiCasaResiste/). Of course, we’d also like to thank you for tuning in this week. Bushwick Podcast is made by people like you, and we'd love your help! If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
June is Pride Month, which means that people around the world are gathering to honor the LGBTQ community with parades, parties, and celebrations of all kinds. Bushwick is home to one of New York’s most dynamic LGBTQ scenes and this month has some surprises in store, like the latest showcase from the neighborhood's very own queer, feminist theater company, Sacred Circle Theatre. This week, we’re going behind the scenes of Sacred Circle to learn more about how they’re reimagining theater to build a space where everyone belongs. It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Photo by Raymond Arnold, Maya Carter, Milo Longenecker, Becca Travis, Anise, and Aron Canter Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Later this summer, spaces throughout Bushwick will be taken over by r e g i o n (e s), a radical new art series using the power of performance to explore complicated topics like community and Latin American identity. This week, we sat down with some of the folks behind the series as they prepare for this ambitious new program. AFTER THE EPISODE: Our sincere thanks to Juan Pablo, luciana, Mariangela, Cecilia, STEFA, and all the folks working to bring r e g i o n (e s) to the community. The series will run from August 3rd through August 8th, while luciana and Mariangela’s workshops are set to begin on June 21st. You can learn more about the series and each of the artists at regiones.org, or follow along on the series’s Instagram, @region_es. The current lineup includes works from: Cecilia Lisa Eliceche, Leandro Nerefuh, Libidiunga Cardoso, and Oren Barnoy Sylvia Palacios Whitman Cecilia Lopez STEFA Alberto Lugo Catalina Jordan Alvarez Maque Pereyra Saya Afroboliviana Nicolas Noreña Mariangela Lopez and luciana achugar Efraín Rozas Mickey Perez Want to get involved with luciana and Mariangela’s workshops, or help out with the series? You can get in touch with the team directly by emailing regiones.series@gmail.com, or by calling or texting 347-395-1442. Bushwick Podcast is made by people like you, and we'd love your help! If you’re interested in learning more, get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com. P.S. Interested in other Brooklyn stories? Don’t forget to check out the new podcast from Brooklyn Public Library, “Borrowed.” It's HRN's annual summer fund drive, this is when we turn to our listeners and ask that you make a donation to help ensure a bright future for food radio. Help us keep broadcasting the most thought provoking, entertaining, and educational conversations happening in the world of food and beverage. Become a member today! To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we have brand new member gifts available. So snag your favorite new pizza - themed tee shirt or enamel pin today and show the world how much you love HRN, just go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Summer is fast approaching in Bushwick, and as the streets fill with people emerging from our cool, rainy Spring, they're also filling with something else: trash. This week, we sit down with the leaders behind Clean Bushwick Initiative to unpack the surprising ways they’re reimagining how the community can keep the neighborhood clean and livable for everyone. AFTER THE EPISODE: Our sincere thanks to Nicole, Kristen, Debora and all the volunteers who help keep Bushwick clean. You can find out more about Clean Bushwick Initiative at their website, www.keepbushwickbeautiful.org, and follow along on their instagram, @clean_bushwick_initiative. Questions? Feedback? Want to get involved with Bushwick Podcast? We'd to love to hear from you! Get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Bushwick is home to what may be the world's only real estate brokerage where you can simultaneously rent an apartment and...buy smokable hemp? This week, we look at the story behind The Locals Laboratory, a surprising organization trying to effect positive change in the neighborhood at the intersection of real estate and therapeutic plants. AFTER THE EPISODE: Our sincere thanks to Angela, Merly, and the Locals team. You can find out more about The Locals at their website, www.thelocalsbrooklyn.com, and on their instagram, @thelocalsbrooklyn. To learn more about The Locals Laboratory and the hemp side of things, head to www.thelocalslaboratory.com, and follow along at @thelocalslab. Questions? Feedback? Want to get involved with Bushwick Podcast? We'd to love to hear from you! Get in touch at hello@hearbushwick.com. Photo via The Locals Brooklyn Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Scott has worked in the kitchens of some of the world's best restaurants. But after nearly 20 years of helping to turn other people's spaces into culinary destinations, he's opened an unforgettable restaurant of his own here in Bushwick. On this week's episode, one of New York City's rising chefs shares the remarkable journey that's brought him to the community, and unpacks what the future holds for his corner of the neighborhood's electrifying food scene. AFTER THE EPISODE: Our sincere thanks to Scott, Michelle, Paul, and the Otis team. Otis is located at 18 Harrison Pl, right here in Bushwick, just off the Morgan L-train stop. You can find out more by visiting their website, www.otisbk.com, or by following them on Instagram at @Otisbk. Questions? Feedback? Want to get involved with Bushwick Podcast? We'd to love to hear from anytime at hello@hearbushwick.com. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
A first-time restaurateur looks back on a year of life, love, and business in Bushwick. AFTER THE EPISODE: You can try 191 Knickerbocker's global comfort food for yourself at 191 Knickerbocker Avenue, just off the corner of Jefferson. Find our more at their website: www.191knickerbocker.com Follow them on Instagram: @191_knickerbocker Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast. This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the City Council.
Coming this May from Heritage Radio Network: the stories of how artists, activists, and entrepreneurs collide in on special Brooklyn neighborhood that's changing faster by the day. Bushwick Podcast is local stories like you've never heard before. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Tucked away in one of the furthest corners of Bushwick, an unusual grocery store has quietly been pioneering access to healthy, high quality food in the neighborhood for nearly a decade. This week, we go behind the scenes of the Bushwick Food Co-op, an ambitious organization working at the intersection of food, justice, and community. To learn more about the Bushwick Food Co-op, visit their website: www.bushwickfoodcoop.org And as always, if you have you any thoughts or want to get involved with Bushwick Podcast, email us at hello@hearbushwick.com. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
This week, we dive into the world of empathy-on-demand and meet the Bushwick-based organizer bringing together clinicians, counselors, doulas, DJs, and more to ask the question, "Who Heals the Healer?" After the episode: To find out more about Who Heals the Healer, visit their website at whohealsthehealer.com. And as always, if you have you any thoughts or want to get involved with Bushwick Podcast, email us at hello@hearbushwick.com. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
This week, communities around the country enter the home stretch of tax season. But here in Bushwick, tax season means more than just squaring up with the government. For some people, it's a gateway to a better life. And for others, it's the most fun time of the year. Join us as we dive into the surprising world of volunteer tax prep. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Mil Mundos is an ambitious new business in Bushwick: an English-Spanish bilingual bookstore and a space for visitors to "find empowerment through literature, workshops, events, and various services" with a focus on Black and Latinx communities. In this second of two parts, we sit down with the Mil Mundos team to discuss their grand opening and the work ahead. // After the episode: To learn more about Mil Mundos, visit their website, milmundosbooks.com, or follow them on Instagram at @milmundosnyc. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Mil Mundos is an ambitious new business in Bushwick: an English-Spanish bilingual bookstore and a space for visitors to "find empowerment through literature, workshops, events, and various services" with a focus on Black and Latinx communities. In this first of two parts, we sit down with the Mil Mundos team as they prepare for their grand opening on Friday, March 15th. To learn more about Mil Mundos, visit their website, milmundosbooks.com, or follow them on Instagram at @milmundosnyc. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
There are more than 230,000 small businesses throughout New York City, and here in Bushwick, the small business scene is more competitive than ever. What can new and longtime business owners do to get ahead—and what can we do as consumers to support the character of the neighborhood? We sat down with the team at NYC Small Business Services (SBS) to find out. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Public education is one of the most important issues in Bushwick today. But it's also one of the most complex, with numerous agencies, organizations, and individuals all playing different roles in shaping the community's school system. The Community Education Council (CEC) is a local elected body that helps to cut through the confusion by giving a voice to students and their families. With the election for the newest members of the CEC ramping up this month, we sat down with the current CEC Vice President, Gloria Tellez-Tovar, to learn more. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
On Tuesday, February 26th, New York City will elect our next Public Advocate. But what is the Public Advocate, and why is it so important that you get out and vote? We sat down with one of the race’s leading candidates, Bushwick’s own Rafael Espinal, to find out. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Growing up in South Africa, Daniel Sklaar dreamed of one day living in New York City. Now, he reflects on the remarkable journey that brought him here, and led him to become the surprising founder of FINE & RAW, Bushwick's own chocolate factory. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
There's a growing number of healthy food options in Bushwick, but for many residents these options can feel inaccessible or alienating. How can we make healthy food, and healthy living in general, more equitable for the community? The team at the plant-based cafe Sol Sips is rewriting the rules of wellness one meal, and one person, at a time. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Can you build a better world by filling it with objects that reflect more responsible values? Maria Romero is a designer trying to find out, and she's starting with the objects we use the most each day: textiles. Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
When Melissa needed somewhere to turn at a dark time in her life, she found support in a surprising place: Catland, a bookstore for witchcraft and the occult. Now years later, she’s become a co-owner of the bookstore, and has helped transform it into one of Bushwick’s most inclusive, radical, and civically active communities. But what does it mean to be a witch today, and what’s the role of the occult community in a neighborhood like Bushwick? Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
When he was a chemical engineering student, Eugene J discovered an unusual outlet for his creativity: candy making. Now, he's the head of his own candy store and factory. But in his workshop, he's not just mixing up new flavors, he's breaking ground on an ambitious artistic experiment that may just transform some of your childhood's most iconic experiences... Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
Disillusioned by the politics of a changing Istanbul, Dilara left her native Turkey to backpack in South America. When her travels revealed a transformative talent, she began a new journey that would see her achieve international fame and success in an unexpected field: cooking. Now, she's leaving that life behind to start the most magical chapter of her charmed story yet... Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
As children, Rubens and Freddie fled the collapse of the Duvalier regime in Haiti with their family. After growing up in New York and starting families of their own, they're called back to their homeland by a tragedy decades later. Neither could have imagined the journey that would follow, one that would see them turn their lives upside down to take the future of a community into their hands... Bushwick Podcast is powered by Simplecast.
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