Business & Innovation

Historic Department of Environmental Protection Facility Completes $31.6 Billion Refurbishment

The Department of Design and Construction oversees South Williamsburg project in a century-old building.

May 3, 2021 9:51 AM Read more >

New Water Filtration System Piloted at Prospect Park to Tackle Algal Bloom

ecoWEIR is an innovative natural filtration system designed to remove algae blooms from the park during the summer

Apr 26, 2021 11:14 AM Read more >

Porch Pirates Beware, BK's Citibins Are Here to Keep Parcels Safe

The Brooklyn-based manufacturer has used its bins for garbage, recycling, and now packages.

Apr 22, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

OneRoof Chat App Creates Sense of Community for Neighbors in BK Apartment Buildings

The COVID-19 isolation experience sparked the idea for this new app

Apr 21, 2021 11:03 AM Read more >

You Want a Latte? How About an Oil Change with That?

New Bushwick café Til Death is much more than coffee and snacks, with a shipping container onsite operating as a community auto garage plus plenty of space for community events.

Apr 15, 2021 10:01 AM Read more >

Bed-Stuy Welcomes The Burger House, an Ode to Eccentric Taste Buds

Fulton St has a new burger joint on the block, and owner Jon Yearwood says it has something for everyone.

Apr 13, 2021 10:30 AM Read more >

Local Crown Heights Organizations Rallies in Front of Developer's Apartment

With an eviction deadline approaching, Associated supermarket in Crown Heights and local organizations protest developers.

Apr 12, 2021 11:46 AM Read more >

Brooklyn Public Library Calls on Entrepreneurs for $40K Biz Competition

BPL has launched its annual PowerUp! Competition with Dime Community Bank, which provides small business mentorship and seed funding

Apr 5, 2021 2:55 PM Read more >

Innovative BK Tech Startup Is Converting Vehicle Energy to Clean Electricity

Brooklyn is increasingly a top destination for technology entrepreneurs

Apr 2, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

United for Brownsville Launches $50K Grant for a Local Small Business in Need

The nonprofit has created the fund to give relief to essential small businesses that serve families and young children in Brownsville

Mar 25, 2021 5:22 PM Read more >