Brooklyn’s Roller Rink Revival Spins in Bed-Stuy

Bed-Stuy’s rolling again with a roller rink revival lighting up Brooklyn this March. Last night at Skate Haven, DJ Mia Chen spun funk as 100 skaters glided under disco lights. The pop-up’s in an old warehouse—$10 entry, rentals included, pure NYC throwback. Kids wobbled, pros twirled, and a granny lapped them all. ‘Brooklyn’s got wheels—this is us,’ Chen says, cueing up James Brown. The floor’s alive with retro vibes.

The rink’s a hit—sold out since opening, with a waitlist stretching to April. Chen, a Bed-Stuy DJ, nabbed the space cheap; last night’s crowd hit capacity by 8 p.m. A teen landed a spin, sparking cheers, while a fall drew laughs—bruises are badges here. Local bars sling $5 beers to keep the party rolling. A Sunday skate-off’s booked, pitting borough champs. NYC’s grooving on eight wheels.

Some groan—neighbors griped about noise till 11 p.m., though most joined in. Skate snobs scoff at newbies, but Chen’s all about fun, not finesse. A busted speaker fizzled mid-track; she swapped it fast. #BedStuySkate’s blowing up X, pulling Manhattan rollers. A rival rink’s rumored in Bushwick, but Chen’s got the crown.

She’s pushing for a permanent spot, maybe a rooftop by summer. ‘NYC moves—this keeps us spinning,’ Chen says, tweaking the volume. The revival’s a win for Brooklyn soul—grit meets glide. Skate Haven’s the borough’s new heartbeat. Lace up; the funk’s calling.