Business & Innovation

Red Hook and East NY Kids Are Learning to Fly Drones at New, Free Digital Literacy Camp

The AT&T Summer Soaring Project has been operating in East New York and Red Hook since early July.

Aug 21, 2023 12:32 PM Read more >

City-Owned Parking Lot to Become Affordable Housing in Prospect Heights

Department of Housing Preservation and Development selects minority and women-owned business teams to convert a parking lot into housing for low-income, homeless seniors.

Aug 13, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

Brooklyn's House Sales Median Asking Price Hits $1M: Report

StreetEasy is reporting that the median asking price rose to $1 million in Brooklyn in July for the first time since 2010.

Aug 12, 2023 11:53 AM Read more >

Mental Health App Built Specifically for Women of Color Wins Brooklyn AI Tech Competition

The app, founded by Brooklyn Heights-based behavioral health coach Colette Ellis, was selected to win a $5,000 prize and in-kind legal services from the Brooklyn Law School.

Aug 9, 2023 2:16 PM Read more >

This BK-Based Key Lime Pie Shop Has a Cult Following. See why!

Cait’s Key Lime pies are tart, salty and punctuated with XOXOs.

Aug 9, 2023 1:52 PM Read more >

Romance Bookstore 'The Ripped Bodice' Opens to Passionate Crowds in Park Slope

The popular Los Angeles-based romance-themed bookstore — known for its commitment to inclusive literature — officially opened its first outpost in Park Slope on Aug. 5 to a crowd of more than 1,000 people.

Aug 8, 2023 2:55 PM Read more >

Chuck Schumer Hails One Millionth Ride from BK's All-Electric Ride-Share Company

By providing one million electric rides, Revel has offset 4,065,580 pounds of vehicle-based carbon emissions.

Aug 6, 2023 11:42 AM Read more >

BK Startups Vie for $10K in Pitch Sesh Hosted by Bed-Stuy Church and Afrocentric Lifestyle Brand

The winning entrepreneur will receive a $10,000 grant and mentorship from Dana Bly, the Brooklyn-born businesswoman behind the Afrocentric lifestyle brand Pardon My Fro.

Aug 3, 2023 1:23 PM Read more >

Construction Begins on Affordable Housing Complex in Brownsville

The development project will create 232 affordable housing units and an entrepreneurial hub.

Jul 30, 2023 11:18 AM Read more >

Canarsie-based Swimwear Brand Creates Affordable, Sustainable Luxury for All

Almost Nude by Nia Nicole champions inclusive and ethically-made swimwear.

Jul 25, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >