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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.
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.
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.
NYC Expands Small Business Loan Program

NYC Expands Small Business Loan Program

The $80 million Future Fund now has lower loan minimums, reduced rates and flexible repayment options to support small businesses across all five boroughs.
A Giant Flying Saucer Lands on a Brooklyn Carvel

A Giant Flying Saucer Lands on a Brooklyn Carvel

Carvel kicked off ice cream season with a jumbo Flying Saucer landing on the roof of a Coney Island store.
$5.5M Loan Program Launches to Support NYC Small Businesses

$5.5M Loan Program Launches to Support NYC Small Businesses

The NYC Elevating Business Loan Program will help New York City small businesses access affordable capital and support long-term growth.