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First Hispanic President to Lead Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

First Hispanic President to Lead Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

New chamber CEO Hector Batista, who most recently served as CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters NYC, has devoted his career to public service.
Free Career Development Empowers East NY Educators with the ABCs of Early Childhood Care

Free Career Development Empowers East NY Educators with the ABCs of Early Childhood Care

With its five-month-long program, the Guttman Center supports early childhood caregivers who play many different roles in their daycare centers.
Farm to School: Brownsville Students Grow Produce Inside the Classroom

Farm to School: Brownsville Students Grow Produce Inside the Classroom

Using vertical farm units that require no soil, the students will grow greens and herbs for local residents in need.
Calling all East Coast Innovators: Brooklyn Tech Week is on its Way

Calling all East Coast Innovators: Brooklyn Tech Week is on its Way

The inaugural gathering of tech leaders on November 7 aims to put Kings County on the map as "the next" in tech
BP Adams Unveils $5M Brooklyn High School STEAM Center at Navy Yard

BP Adams Unveils $5M Brooklyn High School STEAM Center at Navy Yard

The educational hub will provide students with technical education programs and career pathways into the STEAM field
It's a Shellebration! Crabby Shack to Open Second Location in Clinton Hill

It's a Shellebration! Crabby Shack to Open Second Location in Clinton Hill

The Crabby Shack Sandwich Shop, slated to open October 26, will bring crabby goodness on sandwiches, salads and sides
Makeover Complete! Atlantic Center's Target Unveils New Redesign

Makeover Complete! Atlantic Center's Target Unveils New Redesign

Store's major renovations feature a more modern look and a smoother checkout system
Brooklyn Navy Yard Unveils 5.1M-Square-Foot Expansion Plan to Create 10K Jobs

Brooklyn Navy Yard Unveils 5.1M-Square-Foot Expansion Plan to Create 10K Jobs

The plan also envisions new retail and open spaces to make the Navy Yard more accessible to its surrounding neighborhoods.
Oko Farms Sprouts Sustainable Bounty in Bushwick’s Backyard

Oko Farms Sprouts Sustainable Bounty in Bushwick’s Backyard

Oko Farms uses aquaponics, a water-saving farming system, to start the conversation in Bushwick. 

Brooklyn Navy Yard Reports Record Job Growth

Of the new hires, 84 percents are Brooklyn residents and 33 percent are from the Navy Yard’s nearest five surrounding zip codes.