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Spectacular Spectacles: Meet the Canarsie Eyewear Sensation Making Glasses Cool

Spectacular Spectacles: Meet the Canarsie Eyewear Sensation Making Glasses Cool

As an adolescent, Canarsie's Kadayalee Washington was bullied for needing glasses. Now, she's designing bold, fun eyewear that matches her personality.
British TikTok Star Famous For Fancy Watches and ‘Find Tim’ Challenges Takes Brooklyn By Storm

British TikTok Star Famous For Fancy Watches and ‘Find Tim’ Challenges Takes Brooklyn By Storm

Tim Hayden, an entrepreneur and TikToker from the United Kingdom, is spending the next three months in the United States to promote his watch business.
New Business Incubator for Entrepreneurs to Open in Flatbush

New Business Incubator for Entrepreneurs to Open in Flatbush

12-week course offers hands-on training in business fundamentals such as bookkeeping, marketing, financing, budgeting and more
Brooklyn Nightclub Elsewhere Launches Digital Membership Program

Brooklyn Nightclub Elsewhere Launches Digital Membership Program

The membership program will offer members the ability to discover new music, connect with other members, communicate in the nightclub’s Discord, as well as gain access to exclusive promotions
Taylor & Co. Books Plans to Reflect the Diversity of Ditmas Park

Taylor & Co. Books Plans to Reflect the Diversity of Ditmas Park

Ditmas Park is set to receive their first community bookstore since 1999 and the space is planned to be as diverse as the neighborhood is.
Rustik Tavern Turns 15 and Despite Financial Woes Vows to Keep Going

Rustik Tavern Turns 15 and Despite Financial Woes Vows to Keep Going

Frantz Metellus swapped real estate law to become a restaurant owner 15 years ago, and he's never looked back, even now, as he faces over $500,000 in debt.

Brooklyn's Getting A New, Black-Owned Roller Skating Rink

The Roller Wave, a Black-owned pop-up skating rink for all ages, is opening in Atlantic Terminal this weekend.
The Gap, Inc. Launches New Collection with the Brooklyn Circus

The Gap, Inc. Launches New Collection with the Brooklyn Circus

The clothing collection aims to close gender and generational gaps, while celebrating the Brooklyn Circus community
Park Slope's SoulCycle Closes Abruptly, Breaks Lease and is Getting Sued for $393K

Park Slope's SoulCycle Closes Abruptly, Breaks Lease and is Getting Sued for $393K

Park Slope's now-closed SoulCycle owes a landlord $393,000 after it abruptly closing the doors to its studio.
Revel Expands Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stalls to Williamsburg and Red Hook

Revel Expands Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle Stalls to Williamsburg and Red Hook

Brooklyn-based rideshare company, Revel, is set to open several new public EV fast charging stations across NYC.