Business & Innovation

Brooklyn Nets Join Up with Maxsip to Bridge Digital Divide

Maxsip to support Nets community engagement, raise awareness about federal free internet program for lower income families.

Oct 21, 2023 10:32 AM Read more >

Housing Lottery Opens For Affordable Apartments At 505 State Street

The first all-electric skyscraper in New York offers 45 affordable apartments in the heart of Brooklyn.

Oct 15, 2023 7:03 AM Read more >

Brooklyn is Home to the First Black- And Woman-Owned Fine Art Print Shop in NYC

Leslie Diuguid works with emerging and mid-career artists to make art more accessible.

Oct 10, 2023 11:49 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Records Highest Foreclosure Increase in NYC

According to a report, Brooklyn recorded 168 foreclosures, an increase of 185% during this time last year

Oct 10, 2023 2:21 AM Read more >

Revel and Dollaride Partner to Bring Electric Commuter Vans to Brooklyn

As part of the partnership, Revel is providing Dollaride's commuter vehicles with discounted rates and fast charging spaces

Oct 9, 2023 10:48 AM Read more >

Local Cruise Lines to Reduce Emissions and Fund Red Hook Area Improvements as Part of New Deal

The 1.3-million passenger cruise industry boasts a $420 million economic impact for NYC each year.

Oct 8, 2023 8:48 AM Read more >

Council Member Announces New Kid-Friendly Businesses Coming to Bay Ridge

School of Rock and Launch Trampoline Park will both be moving into vacant spaces in the neighborhood in the near future.

Oct 8, 2023 6:28 AM Read more >

Ample Hills Creamery and 4 More Eateries Sign Leases at Industry City

Additions include the Campus’ first-ever full-service restaurant and New York’s first sake brewery.

Oct 7, 2023 6:08 AM Read more >

Owner of Popular Downtown BK Restaurant Grapples With Second Closure in 4 Months

Restauranteur Joseph Adewumi shuttered his popular eatery, Amarachi, in June 2023. Three weeks ago, his second venture, Blu Room Bar & Lounge, closed too, but he's not giving up.

Oct 4, 2023 1:35 PM Read more >

Developers to Begin Construction on 23 New Affordable Apartments in Crown Heights

The $55 million project at 827 Sterling Place will bring 76 new apartments to Crown Heights, including 23 affordable homes.

Oct 4, 2023 10:35 AM Read more >