Business & Innovation

The Altered Thread, a new sewing school and alterations studio, opens this month inside a landmarked Flatbush home, offering classes for adults and children and flexible opportunities for women, the Brooklyn Paper reported.

The global nightlife brand Pacha is expected to take over Brooklyn Mirage, according to BKMAG.

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service, alleging the company underpaid thousands of seasonal holiday workers through systematic off-the-clock work, inaccurate timekeeping and wage theft.

The Brooklyn Navy Yard completes its inaugural Microbusiness Support Program, offering training, mentoring and resources to help M/WBE entrepreneurs grow and thrive.

Plantaer, based at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, won the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize for creating cement-free, plant-supporting building materials aimed at cooling cities and cutting emissions.

Supporting local businesses on Saturday, Nov. 29 and throughout the year fuels job creation, innovation and community growth, says Governor Kathy Hochul.

With Thanksgiving over, it's time to think about holiday gifts and there's no better way to support the city than shopping local!

The Public Advocate is urging stronger support and fairer contracts for women- and minority-owned small businesses.

A new report from Comptroller Brad Lander links the rise of last-mile delivery services to more crashes, worker injuries and severe pollution in Black and brown neighborhoods across the city.

Brekland, which makes biodegradable foam coating for crops, was the top winner of the Grow-NY AgTech business competition.