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upfromflames: Some of the best tacos in all of Bushwick! ...

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Summer Bushwick: Anyone familiar with the area at Myrtle and Grove? I'm living there this summer and trying to find out more about the neighborhood....

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Kathy Mondello: It's so great to see that there are caring people living in this neighborhood. I have nothing but fond memories of growing up in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn - having graduated from Bushwick......

in response to: Bushwick: History in the Making by upfromflames

bushwick gs: i go with peter on that one...

in response to: Bushwick: the Next Hot Neighborhood? by upfromflames

bushwick gs: thats brooklyn for ya ...

in response to: Retro Ghetto by Jayce

bushwick gs: i do this for my hood bushwick i love you ...

in response to: Bushwick Halloween by CartLegger

bushwick gs: if iam not mistaking this pic was shot on decatur an irving...

in response to: Where Cranes Sleep by CartLegger

bushwick gs: john gotti r.i.p. in this cementery true story peace...

in response to: Rust and Remembrance: Walking Bushwick\'s Fringe by upfromflames

anon (pool-71-254-206-237.hrbgpa.east.verizon.net): keep hip hop keep it bushwick peace ...

in response to: Bushwick Remembered Photo Collective by upfromflames

Atasha: It's wonderful hearing all these stories about my hometown. I was born in 1991 and attended PS 123K and JS 291. I used to live on Stockholm St., between Irving and Wyckoff Avenues, but 5......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

marti: Oh my God, I was just browsing trying to remember Bushwick, I left 30 years ago(I lived on Jefferson Street) and browsing I came upon your story. I remeber your sister Milagros' face from......

in response to: 180 Central Avenue: What Was Lost by upfromflames

Shannon Anderson: These pictures with all of these grafitti shows what bushwick is all about. It doesn't matter if the building is new or old, if the van does or does not belong to you,or if the......

in response to: Saturday Afternoon, Bushwick by Peter

cateyezz6: I like this picture because before it looked like a wreck and now Harman does not look like that anymore being the fact that I pass it every morning and afternoon. Bushwick has changed......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

Adelina Rivas: This show how many deli ther is in Bushwick. That what makes Bushwick 4 me!...

in response to: Saturday Afternoon, Bushwick by Peter

andre hayes: this is sooooooo bushwick...

in response to: Saturday Afternoon, Bushwick by Peter

Yancy: what i think this looks like bushwick is cuse sence i came here i just have seen grafitti so i think this is soooo!!!!!!!bush wick lol.....

in response to: Graf Trux 21: Bushwick by Peter

Peter: the signs said "bushwick houses", so... i assumed that thats what they were! i know the projects on flushing/bushwick aves, and these houses are definitely not the same, thats for sure......

in response to: Bushwick Houses by Peter

John Dereszewski: I also don't understand this. Bushwick Houses is a large - and rather oppressive - complex situated at Flushing and Bushwick Aves. on the Williamsburg side of the border. As Adam notes, these are pictures......

in response to: Bushwick Houses by Peter

anon (user-387hql9.cable.mindspring.com): i live in bushwick pjs my name is kenny wat poppin boy...

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

upfromflames: Rather than call them "bushwick houses" they are better known as Hope Gardens. And they make up what is the last housing project ever built in the United States. ...

in response to: Bushwick Houses by Peter

upfromflames: Peter, I had thought that Dave's photo was from the block directly across from St. Barbara's, but it might be that empty lot. Thanks much for the hunting! Hope we see you and the rest......

in response to: Bushwick Remembered Photo Collective by upfromflames

Peter: Ok, so I just got back, and here are the photos: [[img:27389]] the northwest corner of {central} and {bleeker}... [[img:27390]] a wider view of the same spot... [[img:27391]] the southwest corner of {central} and {bleeker}... im sure that {upfromflames} could tell us......

in response to: Bushwick Remembered Photo Collective by upfromflames

Peter: im with this, too! as others have mentioned in other {Bushwick} posts here, those of us that live here now would love to see photos! the text accounts are good- ive found myself noticing old......

in response to: Bushwick Remembered Photo Collective by upfromflames

jack: i had the same car back in 1964, that was a chevy impala, circa 1960, had the flags in the arrow over the rear fender, mine was all white with a red interior, cost me......

in response to: Bushwick Remembered Photo Collective by upfromflames

Marisol F.: Awesome piece, I graduated from Bushwick HS in 1983 and let me tell you those cement plain walls never looked so BEAUTIFUL, Kudos to the artist and the mentors who guided this project!! EXCELLENT, keep......

in response to: Bushwick: History in the Making by upfromflames

Peter: any of you that came up in bushwick got any pictures of the neighborhood from back in the day?...

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

E.stoned bushwick: I was born in wycoff in 72 lived on wilson av.in stockholm st.went to 123 111@ 162 wrote graffiti, rymed saw allmost all my boy,s get hooked on crack, heron do bids remember my......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

E.stoned bushwick: I grew up in the bush on wilson av in stockholm st.I was one of the f,ups had a baby at 14 with a girl named nelly . I would play hooky from school from......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

JOEY TPA The Public Animals: Bushwick...TPA's birthplace....

in response to: More Brooklyn Graf by Peter

JAY BUSHWICK: RAISED ON WYCKOFF 1976-1996 LOVE BUSHWICK MADE ME DA MAN I AM. NAMED COMPANY BUSHWICK TOWING . SUP 2 ALL THE OLD SCHOOL NIGGAS C.G.K ,M.S.D, K.F.C.,H.B.O.......U KNOW WHO U ARE. JAY BUSHWICK......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Movin to Wick: actually I am from Brooklyn, Sheepshead Bay, but I have been out of the country for a time and had some concerns about that specific block because I just found and apartment there and it......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Street Level Nine and The TPA Crew: JOEY TPA. Born in Bushwick Brooklyn. The Public Animals and Street Level Nine thank you for this photo montage....

in response to: Graf on the Tracks, Pt. 3 by Peter

Street Level Nine and The TPA Crew: Great to see the newjacks going hardcore. I was born here, in Bushwick! TPA - The Public Animals forever!...

in response to: Graf on the Tracks, Pt. 2 by Peter

Peter: hey "movin to wick", wake up! youre working with a conception of {new york} thats about 20+ years outdated... i mean, serously. youd think {brooklyn} was {beirut}. perhaps youve been watching too much ##law and......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Peter: [[img:27154]] left side [[img:27155]] right side ({Serf}) spotted around {McKibben} and {Bogart} in {Bushwick}......

in response to: Graf Trux 21: Bushwick by Peter

Peter: [[img:27112]] spotted on {woodward} avenue, between {metropolitan} and {flushing} avenue in {bushwick}......

in response to: Graf Trux 21: Bushwick by Peter

Steven: This was an amazing night. I lived on Troutman Street at broadway and Myrtle, right in the action. I was 16 and was amazed and scared. I remember walking the block to Broadway the next......

in response to: Bushwick \'77: When the Lights Went Out by upfromflames

Peter: i know all of you who grew up in {bushwick} back in the day are eager to see more (one of the editors lives in {bushwick}, so email editors at citynoise.org with specific requests) but......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Jim: WOW!!! I used to live in Bushwick in 50's to mid 60's! I went to St,. Barbara's school on Menahan!! I was there during the first blackout & read how......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

anon (ppp76.tc-5.kal-ch.mi.localnet.com): Does anyone remember Bushwick High School during the 1960's, and some of the teachers there, such as Mr. Abel (Orchestra and music), Mr. Holden (swimming), Mr. Fieldler (Track and sports coach), Mr. Cohen (Sports and......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Baby Snooks: Is that a fire hose around his neck? And is that his belly button? And are those succulent plants he's trampling? In Bushwick? And if the city is on fire, why isn't he walking the......

in response to: Bushwick Bomberos by Peter

Peter: a drippy one from {bushwick}: [[img:27037]] ...

in response to: Leeto & Beef by Peter

bill: Born in 1941 at williamsburg hospital. Lived at 99 Stockholm until '46 when we moved to 41 Cornelia Street betweenBushwick and Broadway (third house down from the congregationalist Church. went to PS 56......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Peter: cherie: {broadway}, in the area around {hart} street is the border between {bushwick} and {bed-stuy}, so i suppose it depends on which side of {broadway} the place is on, heh. the west side being {bed-stuy}......

in response to: Dangerous to Walk Around Brooklyn? by Jayne

Cherie: Okay, can someone help me out? I'm looking at an apartment at corner of Broadway and Hart in Bed-Sty or is it Bushwick? Landlord says Bed-Sty. It's a good deal and the Myrtle subway's close.......

in response to: Dangerous to Walk Around Brooklyn? by Jayne

D.B.: Whats good people i`m back again just tryin to put down some of the negativity to pay hommage to some of the friends and family who are no longer here and most who......

in response to: henry horner projects by b. sloane

Barbara Leone: I Lived on {Gates} Ave between {Central} and {Wilson}. Think about {St. Barbara}'s all the time. I lived in {Bushwick} from 1953 to 1964. Anyone know me please email. I had lots of friends from......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

Steven H.: antBlack is right. I grew up in Bushwick in the 60's and 70's, and moved to the other side of Brooklyn in 78. I remember it being a true neighborhood, my friends were black, hispanic,......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

D.B.: Well i`m back again and all of the outsiders opinions are still the same. Like i said before i grew up in 1943 w. lake apt. it as often ruff but the......

in response to: henry horner projects by b. sloane

Renee: I wanted to add. I don't advocate for living in unsafe areas at all. Hell, when I decide to get married and have children I will definitely want my children to be safe. ......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Renee: I enjoyed reading this thread. However, there are a lot a personal prejudices and biases here. However, that's Americans for you now isn't it. I enjoyed the person who said judge people......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Lily: Hey, now this is ~my~ house in Bushwick. Only with a different door. I was actually looking through this blog for a picture of a building that looks like mine, and here it......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

none ya: i grew up on suydam and knickerbocker till i was 21 im 28 now i still go back all the time and bushwick ain't what it used to be shit i remember when even the......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Sylvia Aviles: I grew up in Melrose St. Corner Bushwick in the 60th. There was always something happening. But nothing as bad as I read here.I miss going back home, but I know it could never be......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Roger: I'm an artist who is not a hipster. I am moving further east in Bushwick because the rent is cheaper for what you can get, as I'm saddled in debt. I'm half Peruvian......

in response to: I\'ve lived in Bushwick for just about fifteen years by Jeanne M.

JoAnn 2/26/08: I grew up in 1252 Madison Street, married by boyfriend (who lived down the block)lots of years later. I went to Bushwich High School for 1 year than dad died and Mom and I......

in response to: Bushwick: History in the Making by upfromflames

Rob: 'Have to say, it's been a fascinating experience reading all of these posts and comments. I vistied Bushwick this afternoon as a tourist and while there's only so much ground you can cover in that......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Bob: I was born in Bushwick in 1950. I lived on Starr Between Wilson and Central, great place to grow up. We had to move in 1962 because the city wanted to knock down PS 53......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

the in: wow this is a hot issue with many different sides to it. First I'm white and poor and a hipster. My first choice was to live in Williamburg. But the prices there have gone up......

in response to: I\'ve lived in Bushwick for just about fifteen years by Jeanne M.

Diana Manchur-Henke: NewYorkDave If you go to bushwick buddies, register for free, you can get all the info your interested in about the pretzel factory etc....

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

ANON: This is Bushwick, what can I say!...

in response to: Keep Bushwick Clean & Rats Out by Peter

JimQV : A young lady named Geraldine just posted that she had moved to Bushwick Ave & Eldert St, and doesn't feel insecure. My Mom was born in a house on Eldert St is 1922. Her relatives......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Peter: jack, i think many {bushwick} residents would agree that the pigs are a big problem around here......

in response to: Keep Bushwick Clean & Rats Out by Peter

geraldine: i moved to grove and bushwick over this past summer, and haven't had a single problem at all. it was intimidating at first (i'm 22, white, and female), but for the most part people have......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Ed Swenson: I was just a baby in Bushwick. Born at Bushwick Hospital in 1937, saw Dr. Salpeter when needed. Family moved to Ozone Park in 1939 and then to New Hyde Park in 1942 but......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Ed Swenson: Does anyone know the address or location of the Bushwick Hospital? I recall that it morphed into a care facility many years ago. Thanks. Ed...

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

Ed Swenson: I was born in Bushwick Hospital in 1937. My parents moved a few years later to Ozone Park and when I was 5 they moved us to New Hyde Park, but whenever we needed......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

bob r: born in bushwick in '53. lived on Bushwick Ave one house off Jefferson, may have been 1212. I was 4 years old, my sis 3 and younger brother was an infant. While watching American bandstand,......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Upstate Jim: Born in Bushwick in 1963 and moved to rural upstate in 1971. Lived on Dekalb close to knickerbocker ave (about 3 doors down from the pizzeria). I came from a great big family......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

antBlack: You know, a lot of people used to talk down about Bushwick as it was in the 70's. But I remember it as a real nieghborhood - everyone know each other and looked out for......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Uchie Martinez: Hey JoeD: I too lived on Melrose Street by the live poultry market, around 1965 thru 1988, I'm 43 years old now. Do you remember Maxi's Ice Cream Shop on Knickerbocker between Melrose and Jefferson, Paul......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

FORMER BUSHWICKNITE: WELL FOLKS, I'M A SOCIAL WORKER WHO CURRENTLY LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA. I GREW UP IN THE BUSHWICK AREA. I'VE SEEN JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING THERE. I REMEMBER A GUY GO HIS HEAD SHOT OFF ON......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

NervaVels: I lived on the block of Green/Evergreen/Harman for almost 20 years; prior to that, I lived on Jefferson St between Knickerbocker and Irving (still remember getting picked up by the bus to go to a......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

rich backes: hi peggy no i'm the twins older brother i used to hang out with your brother bobby.how is your brother? i thought that was you from your nov.message.couldn't get this site back kept getting another......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Joey - The TPA Crew: Wow, I was born in Bushwick, and it was interesting to see the commentary as well as the photos. Thanks for the update....

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Peter: an update: i ran into [[1352:jesus saves]] last month in {bushwick}, and i kid you not when i say that the dude knows everybody in {bushwick}. ##everyone##. anyway, he did a little piece in my {blackbook},......

in response to: Jesus Saves, Again by Peter

johnny quilez: i grew up in the bushwick section of bklyn and have many fond memories and many bad ones as well.but i don't have one regret growing up there,it made me wiser.i lived on the corner......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Peggy: I also grew up in Bushwick. It brings back such great times. I went to St. Barbara's from 1963 to 1970. Does anyone remember St. Dennis Patrick? I lived on......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

Michael Worsley: In Bushwick Brooklyn In The Early 1970's When I Was Growing Up All I Heard Was Music Marvin Gaye,Stevie Wonder,Earth,Wind & Fire,Herbie Hancock,Grover Washington,Jr.Antonio Carlos Jobim,Astrud Gilberto,George Benson,I Use To Go To A Thrift Shop......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

SCW: How about Bushwick East of Gates Ave and the proximity to Brownsville? Doesn't Brownsville have the highest murder rate in the city?...

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

bob rainis: lived on Bushwick ave just off Jefferson . Across the street was Murray's Antiques and an ice cream parlor. Left the area when I was 4 after my dad came early from work one afternoon......

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Lydia: Hi Uchie, You are so right! I also have fond memories of Melrose Street, remember I lived in 350 Melrose street from 1976 to 1980 and my sister lived in the building next to yours.......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

jimmy: Hi, I was born in Bushwick, 1950 and lived there till 1963. I lived on the corner of Grove Street and Evergreen Avenue. I remeber the Halsey Bops, The Ellery Bops, The Flaming Saints. Cypress Park, Hyland......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Michael Worsley: Bushwick Of A Blossom A Best Of Poetry,Can Be Expressed Musically.All Of The Days There.Natives of Bushwick Been Aware.You Might Say.Reflecting On Yesterday.All I Hear.Motown Music Clear.Winds To Blow.Just A Thrilling Soul.Bushwick Of A Blossom....

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Uchie Martinez: Hey Alfred in ATL: I too lived at 336 Melrose Street and 338 Melrose Street your dad was my landlord. Moved out in 1988 but I still go back, have family at 338 Melrose Street.......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

alex nieves: i love bushwick been here for 23 years .whish it was like back then all theses people from the city mven in are messn every thing up...

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

alex nieves: i love bushwick been here for 23 years .whish it was like back then all theses people from the city mven in are messn every thing up...

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

Lillian: What a beautiful gift for all to behold. Thank you! [from a '68 Bushwick High School grad.] ...

in response to: Bushwick: History in the Making by upfromflames

John Dereszewski: To DeSales again: My long excursion into the history of this street might not have answered your question, which probably was: How would it be to live on DeSales Pl. now? The fact is, DeSales is one......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

John Dereszewski: To DeSales: I can tell you a bit about this small street in extreme southern Bushwick. First, it was originally known as Hull Street and marked the point where the then winding Bushwick Road took a......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

sonia: bushwick is a very good place to live you have a lot of low income families who live there but there are alot of whites moveing in i have notice a lot of new houses......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Michael Worsley: I Was Born On Sunday November 21,1971 In The Bushwick Section Of Brooklyn 37 Eldert Street Use To Love To Watch The J Train Run Down To Halsey Street Run Up To Chauncey Street,Years Ago......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

desales pl: anyone can tell me anything about bushwick and desales pl...

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

riiiiiight: i was born and raised in bk. i just checked out a new "luxury condo" developement out there a whim (when i was told my rent was being jacked up another 300 bucks). ......

in response to: I\'ve lived in Bushwick for just about fifteen years by Jeanne M.

FRED MEGLIO: I LIVE IN BUSHWICK SECTION FROM 1946 TO 1979 THE 50S AND 60S WERE GREAT! LIVED 1403 GATES AVE BETWEEN WILSON AND KNICKERBOCKER AVENUES WE NEVER LOCKED OUR DOORS AT NIGHT TILL THE 70S CAME......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Michael worsley: I Was Born On November 21,1971 In Bushwick 37 Eldert Street On The Second Floor My Heart And Soul Still There In Brooklyn As They Say Never Forget Where You Came From...

in response to: A Rare Ruin in Bushwick by upfromflames

RickC: I have not visited this site in a while, and I am amazed with all the names that are posted. Hi Susan, Diane(my first crush thought I was too young), my Good friend Marty whom......

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

rachael: hmmm... many of the comments i've read have either amused me or angered me...but I'll go on anyway... i'm a brooklyn native and originally from east flatbush. my parents left there to move to long island [for......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew

Low Kee Angel @aol.com: What a strong family, you guys should be so proud. Bushwick should be so lucky.......God Bless ya...

in response to: Bushwick 77: The Casusos of Harman St. by upfromflames

Seen: Someday, when Bushwick becomes accepted as a great place to live (face it, y'all, it's inevitable-- its on its way, and if you can't tell, then you obviously haven't ever been there) people are going......

in response to: My House in Bushwick by matthew