Brooklyn’s Roller Derby Rumbles in Bushwick

Bushwick rolled last night with Brooklyn’s Roller Derby, slamming NYC’s spring on April 2. Jammer Sofia Chen elbowed through as 250 cheered, a $12 ticket bout on Flushing Avenue. It’s borough grit—pure BK vibe, wheels hot. A rookie ate track; a pro banked a lap. ‘Brooklyn jams—this is it,’ Chen says, lacing skates. The rink turned chaos.

The derby’s fresh—April 2’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing bleachers by 7 p.m. Chen’s a Williamsburg skater; last night’s crowd hit max—shouts flew. A latecomer nabbed a seat; sweat dripped—NYC grit glowed. Jams hit ten—blocks ruled. #BKDerby trended; Queens wants a skate.

Some griped—’Too rough,’ sniped a newbie, dodging shoves. A wheel spun—fixed quick; action held. A rival’s pitching a Greenpoint bout, splitting jammers. Still, 350 stayed—wheels reigned. Bushwick’s never rumbled so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a league if spring bites. ‘NYC’s edge—this owns it,’ she says, packing pads. The derby’s a Brooklyn win—grit meets roll. It’s a skate rush; catch the next. Bring helmets—rinks call.