Business & Innovation

Espinal Introduces Bill to Stop City's Ticketing Blitz Targeting Small Businesses

NYC small businesses have been hit with hefty fines for minor awning violations such as improper font size or phone number listings.

Dec 7, 2018 12:22 PM Read more >

Precycle with Package-Free Shopping at this New Bushwick Grocer

Farmers market meets old-school bulk purchasing at Bushwick's Precycle

Dec 4, 2018 2:02 PM Read more >

Citi Bike Plans $100M Expansion to Double Coverage, Triple Number of Bikes

Brooklyn Pols hope the expansion will bring affordable transportation to underserved areas in Central and East Brooklyn

Nov 30, 2018 1:27 PM Read more >

Espinal Pushes for Legalization of E-Bikes, E-Scooters

New bills aim to stop the crackdown on NYC delivery workers who rely on e-bikes and to support eco-friendly transportation alternatives.

Nov 28, 2018 11:13 AM Read more >

Where to Shop in Central and East Brooklyn on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday, which returns on November 24, is a great opportunity to support neighborhood businesses

Nov 21, 2018 3:11 PM Read more >

Blick Art Opens New Location on Flatbush Ave

The 7,800 square-foot retail space carries everything the artist's heart desires

Nov 19, 2018 12:01 PM Read more >

Video: Bklyn Co-Retailing Space Offers Local Artisans Flexibility and Community

BKLYN Commons has partnered with TrendyTripping in applying its co-working model to a new pop-up shop concept to support the local entrepreneurial community

Nov 16, 2018 4:22 PM Read more >

Video: BKLYN Commons Offers Space and Community for Entrepreneurs to Grow

BKLYN Commons has partnered with TrendyTripping in applying its co-working model to a new pop-up shop concept to support local entrepreneurial community

Nov 14, 2018 5:28 PM Read more >

At Brooklyn Tech Week, Women Share Stories of Success

Women entrepreneurs shared how they navigated the male-dominated world of tech

Nov 11, 2018 7:32 PM Read more >

The Big Deal About Blockchain, and Why it Matters to You

Whats all the brouhaha about blockchain technology? Consensys Spokesperson Amanda Gutterman breaks it down in simple terms

Nov 9, 2018 12:36 PM Read more >