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Park Slope Barnes & Noble to Close For Renovations

Park Slope Barnes & Noble to Close For Renovations

The store, which first opened in 1997, will close on July 3 and open back up in October, the company said.
Rihanna's Fenty Enters The WNBA Arena With New York Liberty Partnership

Rihanna's Fenty Enters The WNBA Arena With New York Liberty Partnership

In a first-of-its-kind WNBA collaboration, Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin join forces with the New York Liberty to celebrate inclusivity, empowerment and game-day glam.
Tariffs Threaten Survival of Small Businesses in Brooklyn

Tariffs Threaten Survival of Small Businesses in Brooklyn

The impact from the Trump administration's vast tariff policy could shutter nearly a quarter of all small businesses in Brooklyn, a recent survey from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce found.
Culture And Cuisine: Black-Owned Theater And Restaurant Headed to Brownsville

Culture And Cuisine: Black-Owned Theater And Restaurant Headed to Brownsville

Imagine a movie theater that features small films produced by independent filmmakers as well as big Hollywood motion pictures, with the option of chowing down on buttermilk chicken fingers as a snack – all in Brownsville.
NY Releases $30M to Boost EV Sales, Charging Station Rebates

NY Releases $30M to Boost EV Sales, Charging Station Rebates

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in new funding to expand electric vehicle rebates and enhance charging infrastructure at multifamily homes, workplaces and public spaces.
NYC Tour Guides Are Feeling a Hit from U.S. Travel Boycotts

NYC Tour Guides Are Feeling a Hit from U.S. Travel Boycotts

Maria-Leena Kerr, a Danish tour guide in New York City, said it felt "like my baby is being taken away,” as some foreign tourists start to cancel travel plans to the U.S.
First Legal Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Flatbush

First Legal Cannabis Dispensary Opens in Flatbush

All Good, a legal dispensary near Brooklyn College, wants the shop to become a community hub.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Seeks Higher Education Partner For Expansion of Research And Innovation Facility

Brooklyn Navy Yard Seeks Higher Education Partner For Expansion of Research And Innovation Facility

Brooklyn Navy Yard has opened applications for academic institutions to join its cutting-edge Research Yard. More than $5 million in city funding is available to support the build-out.
Industry City Hits Milestone With More Than 650 Businesses on Campus

Industry City Hits Milestone With More Than 650 Businesses on Campus

With over 70,000-square-feet leased in early 2025, the complex is a thriving hub for innovation, retail and creative industries.
Barclays Center to Add New Fan Zone, Premium Seating Area

Barclays Center to Add New Fan Zone, Premium Seating Area

BSE Global, the owner of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty, announced phase two of their $100 million expansion plan, which will bring premium dining, expansive bar and entertainment upgrades to Barclays Center.