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Brooklyn Is Getting A New Skyscraper

Brooklyn Is Getting A New Skyscraper

A new luxury residential building is being developed at 220 Montague Street in Brooklyn Heights.
NYC Mayor Adams Investing $26.6 Million to Accelerate Growth of Life Sciences in the City

NYC Mayor Adams Investing $26.6 Million to Accelerate Growth of Life Sciences in the City

The investment will support the construction of new facilities that will allow for new life sciences startups to be created and will promote the next generation of research and innovation in the field
These BK Brothers Turned Their Family Brownstone Into the First-Ever ‘Black Residency Hacker House’

These BK Brothers Turned Their Family Brownstone Into the First-Ever ‘Black Residency Hacker House’

Brothers Rusty and River Fields last month opened RHouse—Brooklyn's first Black residency hacker house—in their family's Bed-Stuy brownstone
Meet Brooklyn's Newest Home for Quirky Goods

Meet Brooklyn's Newest Home for Quirky Goods

WORM is Brooklyn's newest general store featuring a variety of whimsical objects from makers with ethical business practices.
Another Affordable Food Chain, Lidl, is on its Way to Brooklyn

Another Affordable Food Chain, Lidl, is on its Way to Brooklyn

The affordable grocery chain Lidl just announced their newest development with plans to expand into Park Slope, Brooklyn in 2024.
New Target Store in Flatbush Has Questionable, Discriminatory Anti-Theft Measures, Some Locals Say

New Target Store in Flatbush Has Questionable, Discriminatory Anti-Theft Measures, Some Locals Say

At a quick glance, at least 9 aisles in the brand-new store have more than 3 shelves locked behind plexiglass
After Nearly 50 Years of Work, 72-Yr-Old McDonald's Manager Diana Griffin Receives Leadership Service Award

After Nearly 50 Years of Work, 72-Yr-Old McDonald's Manager Diana Griffin Receives Leadership Service Award

“Diana has continued to go above and beyond to serve our community and foster a positive, welcoming environment within our restaurant,” Kings Plaza McDonald’s owner and operator Paul Hendel said.
A Boring Story About Straight Vampires? No Way, Says This BK Author in Her New Book, 'Youngblood'

A Boring Story About Straight Vampires? No Way, Says This BK Author in Her New Book, 'Youngblood'

'If I wanted to write a book about straight vampires falling in love at a boarding school, it would be tremendously boring. Those are just stories that have been told so many times.'
Park Church Co-op in Greenpoint Closes, After Long Battle to Prevent Its Destruction

Park Church Co-op in Greenpoint Closes, After Long Battle to Prevent Its Destruction

Supporters, with members of the church, had held online petitions, fundraisers, and letter-writing campaigns to try to keep it open.
Check Out This Flatbush Sneaker Designer Stepping up the Footwear Game of Local Celebs

Check Out This Flatbush Sneaker Designer Stepping up the Footwear Game of Local Celebs

Junie Ortiz paints sneakers for a living and has nearly 3,000 followers on Instagram including hip hop legend Rick Ross.