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The BK Reader Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gifts Close to Home

The BK Reader Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Gifts Close to Home

Local holiday shopping is a great opportunity to discover unique gifts while supporting neighborhood businesses
Chef Carla Hall Brings Soul and Food to Brownsville Culinary Center

Chef Carla Hall Brings Soul and Food to Brownsville Culinary Center

Hall teamed with up the center’s trainees for a special four-course benefit dinner
Bklyn Library's Pitch Contest Awards $40K to Emerging Brooklyn Entrepreneurs

Bklyn Library's Pitch Contest Awards $40K to Emerging Brooklyn Entrepreneurs

This year's winners included an online bidding platform for e-commerce shipping, a Brooklyn tea room and a vanpool service for seniors
This Mellow Coffee Shop Offers CBD-Infused Relaxation in Bushwick

This Mellow Coffee Shop Offers CBD-Infused Relaxation in Bushwick

According to Caffeine Underground, CBD can help with anxiety, pain, inflammation and various other conditions, and pairs well with coffee

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.
Precycle with Package-Free Shopping at this New Bushwick Grocer

Precycle with Package-Free Shopping at this New Bushwick Grocer

Farmers market meets old-school bulk purchasing at Bushwick's Precycle
Citi Bike Plans $100M Expansion to Double Coverage, Triple Number of Bikes

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

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

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
Blick Art Opens New Location on Flatbush Ave

Blick Art Opens New Location on Flatbush Ave

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