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Kickstarter Fired Employees as a Retaliation to Organizing, Union Says

Kickstarter Fired Employees as a Retaliation to Organizing, Union Says

Members of Kickstarter United NYC-OPEIU Local 153 rallied on the steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall, demanding the Greenpoint-based crowdfunding company reinstate four employees the union says were illegally fired in retaliation for organizing a strike last year.
Kings Plaza Adds New Stores And Entertainment Options in Brooklyn

Kings Plaza Adds New Stores And Entertainment Options in Brooklyn

The mall now includes Coach, PacSun, Foot Locker, Arcadia and Digiso.
Elevated Eats And Cocktails Headed to Brooklyn's One Hanson Place

Elevated Eats And Cocktails Headed to Brooklyn's One Hanson Place

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, the owner of the New York Liberty, Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center, formed a new partnership with Casa Tua to bring a new culinary destination to the landmarked Fort Greene building.
EV Charging Jobs Program Coming to Brooklyn Navy Yard

EV Charging Jobs Program Coming to Brooklyn Navy Yard

Brooklyn Navy Yard launches a new EV training program to prepare New Yorkers for clean energy jobs in a growing industry.
Iconic Brooklyn Bakery Closes After 124 Years

Iconic Brooklyn Bakery Closes After 124 Years

"It is with immense sadness that I am writing to tell you that the flame in our oven has been lit for the last time, and Caputo Bakery has come to the end of its 124 year life," a note read on the door of the beloved Carroll Gardens bakery.
Brooklyn Entrepreneurs Win Big at First Ignite Pitch Competition

Brooklyn Entrepreneurs Win Big at First Ignite Pitch Competition

Three Brooklyn entrepreneurs took home top prizes and funding at the first Ignite Brooklyn Made competition.
Temporary Location of Climate Innovation Center Launches at Brooklyn Army Terminal

Temporary Location of Climate Innovation Center Launches at Brooklyn Army Terminal

BATWorks, a climate innovation hub at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, supports startups and green workforce training.
End of an Era For Brooklyn BBQ Favorite

End of an Era For Brooklyn BBQ Favorite

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Gowanus, open for 15 years on Union Street , will close at the end of the spring season.
New Pub Brings British Flair to Brooklyn's Prospect Heights

New Pub Brings British Flair to Brooklyn's Prospect Heights

Inspired by the modern pub culture of London, The Vaux House is a new restaurant and bar that opened in February on Vanderbilt Avenue.
Funding Available For East Brooklyn Small Businesses

Funding Available For East Brooklyn Small Businesses

The Opportunity Fund is offering grants of up to $10,000 to help small businesses in Cypress Hills, East New York, Brownsville, Canarsie, and Starrett City grow and strengthen local economies.