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From Roberta’s to Netflix: How a Decade of Business in Bushwick Shaped the Neighborhood

From Roberta’s to Netflix: How a Decade of Business in Bushwick Shaped the Neighborhood -

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Roberta’s Pizza put its roots down in Bushwick in 2005, attracting a new crop of foodies, residents, and businesses. Now Bushwick residents await the arrival of Netflix’s newest production center. Dylan Heuer explores the role of businesses in shaping the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.

This story features interviews with with City Council Member Rafael Espinal and the founders of several Bushwick Businesses including: Brandon Hoy of Roberta’s Pizza, Patrick Martins of Heritage Radio Network, Daniel Sklaar of Fine & Raw Chocolate, Heather Rush of Pine Box Rock Shop, and Maria Herron of Mil Mundos Books.

This story was originally featured on Meat + Three on Heritage Radio Network.