Business & Innovation

In the focus of the Flatbush Junction BID's annual board meeting were the recruitment of new members, its anniversary fundraiser campaign and new goals for the coming year.

Brooklyn Kura is setting out to take over the local sake market -- with passion for the brew and high regard for its tradition. Brooklyn Kura's head brewer Brandon Doughan serves freshly made sake in the taproom.

With the help of the community, the Greene Hill Co-Op was able to sign a new lease and secure some of the funds for the move. Photo credit: FACT.

Lance Bertrand is no stranger to the amount of diligence required for building a new company— particularly in a field that isn't one's expertise.

The 12-week barber training program provides youths aged 17-24 with instruction from a master barber as well as job placement services after graduation. Students participating in the East NY barber training program.

The Oonee Bike Pod is a colorful bike storage facility, equipped with safety features and smart technology that enables users to connect with local bicycle shops for service that can be delivered while bikes are docked.

Five startups pitched their concepts on how to improve city life with smart technology during Downtown Brooklyn Partnership's 10th pitch contest.

Ojala, the 50-seat eatery just opened last month and is ready to do it all: Lunch, happy hour, dinner and brunch are already in full swing! Photo credit: Ojala Diners in Clinton Hill have a new culinary destination to scout out: Ojala Cocina Mexicana

The plan includes updates to the infrastructure, the creation of new public spaces and to increase publicly accessible space by 50 Percent over the next five years.

Espinal's bill aims to protect employees' work-life balance and prevent retaliation for choosing not to be on call after work hours. Photo credit: pexels.