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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.
Open Squash Expands to Brooklyn Waterfront

Open Squash Expands to Brooklyn Waterfront

Open Squash is expanding to Williamsburg with a new waterfront facility featuring courts, training spaces and inclusive programming for all skill levels.
HungryPanda Agrees to Pay Settlement For Overcharging NYC Restaurants

HungryPanda Agrees to Pay Settlement For Overcharging NYC Restaurants

New York City reached an $875,000 settlement with HungryPanda over allegations it charged illegal fees to restaurants, including immigrant-owned businesses, in violation of local delivery app laws.
Brooklyn Spa Supports Women With Sensitive Skin With a Fresh Glow-Up

Brooklyn Spa Supports Women With Sensitive Skin With a Fresh Glow-Up

Nicole Mazza, owner of Skin & Soul in Bushwick, started her brand as she battled her own skin issues.
Black New Yorkers, Young Workers Bear Brunt of Job Gap

Black New Yorkers, Young Workers Bear Brunt of Job Gap

Black unemployment in the city stood at 8.9% last year, over three times higher than for whites and higher than its pre-pandemic rate, according to a report from state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
A New Brooklyn Basketball Hub Opens Its Doors

A New Brooklyn Basketball Hub Opens Its Doors

MADE Hoops and HMBL Development debuts a $3 million training facility near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, bringing elite coaching, analytics and youth programs under one roof.
Brooklyn Entrepreneurs to Compete in $400K Pitch Fest

Brooklyn Entrepreneurs to Compete in $400K Pitch Fest

Ten Brooklyn entrepreneurs pitch their businesses as part of Ignite Brooklyn, a $400,000 grant program supporting small business growth.
A Brooklyn Natural Health Care Retailer Fights to Stay Open

A Brooklyn Natural Health Care Retailer Fights to Stay Open

Nicholas Brooklyn, a go-to for natural health care products in central Brooklyn, is asking for the community's help to keep its doors open after helping New Yorkers for over 50 years.