Business & Innovation

Report: Number of Chain Stores Declined in Brooklyn in 2023

Online shopping, retail theft may have contributed to 50 major retail stores closing across the borough.

Jan 11, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Meet The Duo Looking to Revive NYC's Hoop Dreams

The Program NYC, created by Griffin Taylor and Jared Effron, want to make the Big Apple a premier basketball hub once again.

Jan 4, 2024 11:25 AM Read more >

Citi Bike Price Hikes Start Today

Extra minutes and electric bike fees will be higher.

Jan 4, 2024 9:09 AM Read more >

Viral Instagram Video Lands Unhoused Fashion Designer, Monday Blues, a BK Collaboration

Monday Blues is creating burlap clothing pieces with the help of Williamsburg coffee shop, Devocion.

Dec 26, 2023 9:49 AM Read more >

109 Units of Affordable Housing Are Coming to Brownsville

L+M Development Partners and Services for the UnderServed close on $78 million development of Marcus Garvey Extension Phase 2

Dec 24, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

$256M Deal Reached for Affordable Housing Project in East Flatbush

The Utica Crescent development will have two residential towers with 322 affordable units

Dec 24, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Celebrate the Holidays with Brooklyn Public Library’s PowerUP Winners

Find the perfect gift at shops, restaurants and businesses owned and operated by PowerUP winners.

Dec 22, 2023 9:53 AM Read more >

Developers Begin Environmental Review for Planned Mixed-Use Hub in East New York

The project would transform a privately owned 94,000-square-foot site at Broadway Junction into 600 permanently affordable apartments, in addition to public and commercial space.

Dec 20, 2023 12:24 PM Read more >

Brooklyn Rent Growth Slows to 3% for the First Time Since Pandemic

The median asking rent in Brooklyn fell 3.1% to $3,293 in November from $3,400 in October.

Dec 18, 2023 11:35 AM Read more >

BKLYN Commons Hosts New Holiday Marketplace

Common Ground Marketplace will be open December 9, 10, 16 and 17.

Dec 5, 2023 10:40 AM Read more >