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Meet The First Black Woman to Own a Legal Cannabis Store in BK

Meet The First Black Woman to Own a Legal Cannabis Store in BK

Leeann Mata, owner of Matawana, is a native of East New York and recently opened her dispensary in Park Slope.
Pelah Kitchen's Cakes Delights The Eyes And Taste Buds

Pelah Kitchen's Cakes Delights The Eyes And Taste Buds

Owner Jenneh Kaikai says her cakes 'tastes as good as they look.'
Uber And Revel Partner to Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption in Brooklyn

Uber And Revel Partner to Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption in Brooklyn

As part of a multi-year deal, Brooklyn Uber drivers will get up to a 25% discount at Revel's fast charging stations in Bedford-Stuyvesant and South Williamsburg.
Apply Online To City’s Outdoor Dining Program

Apply Online To City’s Outdoor Dining Program

Restaurants part of the temporary outdoor dining program must reapply for the permanent program.
NYU Opens AR/VR Studio at BK Navy Yard

NYU Opens AR/VR Studio at BK Navy Yard

Located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, NYU Tandon @ the Yard features tools for augmented, virtual and extended reality production and research.
Brooklyn Startup Vontélle Sets Style and Vision For Eyewear

Brooklyn Startup Vontélle Sets Style and Vision For Eyewear

Design inspiration for the glasses come from all over Brooklyn, including Brownsville, Prospect Heights and Flatbush.
Why Hate Math? Learn to Love it in Bedford-Stuyvesant

Why Hate Math? Learn to Love it in Bedford-Stuyvesant

The family-owned education business opened their first location in September of last year with the goal of helping struggling students learn mathematics in a fun and inviting atmosphere.
New Yorkers Paid Over $10K in Upfront Costs For New Apartments in 2023

New Yorkers Paid Over $10K in Upfront Costs For New Apartments in 2023

StreetEasy said these skyrocketing costs are causing a 'lock-in effect' preventing renters from being able to leave their current apartments.
Local Teens Unfazed by Chaperone Policy at Atlantic Terminal Mall

Local Teens Unfazed by Chaperone Policy at Atlantic Terminal Mall

Teenagers are no longer welcome inside Target and the Atlantic Terminal Mall unless they are chaperoned by an adult during the weekday.
Brooklyn Cannabis Organization Launches Business Education Program

Brooklyn Cannabis Organization Launches Business Education Program

As part of its Bridging the Brand Initiative, Cannaware is offering a free 10-week webinar series that teaches entrepreneurs about the cannabis industry