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Brooklyn Councilmember Introduces Bill to Transform NYC’s Concrete Jungle into Green Oasis

The legislation requires new buildings cover available rooftop space with a green roof, solar panels or wind turbines to reduce the city's carbon footprint

Two Brooklynites Launch Beauty Brand for the LGBTQ in You

Fluide challenges the paradigm that makeup is for cis-gendered women. Jacob Tobia models Fluide's products. Photo: Morgan T. Stuart.
Video: New Caribbean Ice Cream Shop in Crown Heights Has the Island Flavors Poppin'

Video: New Caribbean Ice Cream Shop in Crown Heights Has the Island Flavors Poppin'

Island Pops serves ice cream, snow cones and popsicles, as well as some booze-infused icy treats to get the party started! A new family-owned artisanal Caribbean ice cream shop is opening in Crown Heights just in time for National Ice Cream Weekend.
Fashion Discount Chain Primark Opens Second NYC Location in Brooklyn

Fashion Discount Chain Primark Opens Second NYC Location in Brooklyn

Primark's newly-opened Brooklyn store stretches over three levels and offers clothing for the entire family as well as homeware, accessories and more at prices that are hard to beat.
'STEM from Dance' -- Inspiring Girls of Color to Explore Tech Through the Comfort of Dance

'STEM from Dance' -- Inspiring Girls of Color to Explore Tech Through the Comfort of Dance

STEM from Dance offers the tools that build the girls' confidence, nourish their creativity and provide a comfortable foundation to get them curious about STEM.
Two Up-and-Coming Brooklyn Filmmakers Win $10K Storytellers Scholarship

Two Up-and-Coming Brooklyn Filmmakers Win $10K Storytellers Scholarship

The two Brooklyn filmmakers were among the ten finalists chosen from 1,000 students who submitted their works. Jall Cowasji (right) and Mushfica Masud (left). Photo courtesy Nikon Storytellers Scholarship.
Brooklyn Pop-Up Barbershop Creates Gender-Neutral Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community

Brooklyn Pop-Up Barbershop Creates Gender-Neutral Safe Space for LGBTQ+ Community

It's time barbering industry adapts, thought Kim Goulbourne, founder of You & Sundry, a Brooklyn-based barbershop that caters to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Future of Farming Is Indoors, Says Inaugural AgTech Summit at Brooklyn Navy Yard

The Future of Farming Is Indoors, Says Inaugural AgTech Summit at Brooklyn Navy Yard

By 2050, there will be 9 billion people on Earth. How are we going to feed them? Indoor farming may be a solution.
New Starbucks Has Venti-Sized Hopes for Bed-Stuy

New Starbucks Has Venti-Sized Hopes for Bed-Stuy

Find out why there's more than coffee in store at the Starbucks in Bed-Stuy A mural of Bed Stuy, complete with flourishing coffee trees painted by Brooklyn-based muralist Olalekan Jeyifous.
Brooklyn Kids to Compete in Bklyn Library's Annual Robotics League Championship

Brooklyn Kids to Compete in Bklyn Library's Annual Robotics League Championship

Kids and teens from eight local libraries will head to the central branch for a hyper-visual competition of wits, skill and STEM learning. Photo credit: Gregg Richards for Brooklyn Public Library The kids worked toward this moment all spring long.