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$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.
718 Pilates, Bed-Stuy's Hidden Gem, Celebrates First Anniversary

718 Pilates, Bed-Stuy's Hidden Gem, Celebrates First Anniversary

When an opportunity arose to open their own studio, the founders moved quickly.
Here’s What New Yorkers Complained About Most in 2025

Here’s What New Yorkers Complained About Most in 2025

High retail prices, online scams and auto issues topped New Yorkers’ complaints in 2025, according to the Office of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Brooklyn College Adds Streamlined Master’s in Finance

Brooklyn College Adds Streamlined Master’s in Finance

The new, 30-credit program will launch in the fall of 2026 and will allow graduates to step into high‑impact roles such as financial analyst, portfolio manager, investment consultant, risk manager, and fintech specialist.
Brooklyn Navy Yard Launches MWBE Retail Incubator

Brooklyn Navy Yard Launches MWBE Retail Incubator

Gluten-free and sugar-free specialty bakery Monshe marks the first business to operate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s rotating storefront space showcasing emerging local entrepreneurs.
Snow Damage Leaves Brooklyn Wellness Studio Seeking Support

Snow Damage Leaves Brooklyn Wellness Studio Seeking Support

The Brooklyn Wellness Club, a Black-woman-owned wellness studio in Bed-Stuy, is looking to raise some funds after the shed in the backyard collapsed during the January snowstorm.
Brooklyn Tea Takes Flight at JFK Airport

Brooklyn Tea Takes Flight at JFK Airport

Frequent fliers at John F. Kennedy International Airport can now officially buy their cup of zen from Brooklyn Tea, a Black-owned business based in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
A New BID Arrives to Power Brooklyn's Coney Island Businesses

A New BID Arrives to Power Brooklyn's Coney Island Businesses

The Coney Island Business Improvement District will deliver services to strengthen small businesses around the world-renowned amusement district, improve neighborhood livability, promote growth, and create vibrant public spaces that support year-round economic activity starting in July.
Gotham Launches Accelerator for Black-Owned Cannabis Brands

Gotham Launches Accelerator for Black-Owned Cannabis Brands

Gotham launches the Gotham Growth Project to help Black-owned NYC cannabis brands scale with expert guidance and industry support.
Brooklyn FreshDirect Union Members Fight Company Over Delivery Proposal

Brooklyn FreshDirect Union Members Fight Company Over Delivery Proposal

Union members are upset that FreshDirect is proposing to outsource 40% of delivery work to outside parties this year, and then increase it to 50% in 2027 and 60% in 2028, according to officials from United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.