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Here's What Mayor Adams, Shopify President Said About the State of NYC's Small Businesses

Here's What Mayor Adams, Shopify President Said About the State of NYC's Small Businesses

Over 100 NYC small business owners were in-attendance at the event, including several from Brooklyn.
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Inside the Social Media Strategies of 5 Thriving Brooklyn Businesses, Pt. 2

Inside the Social Media Strategies of 5 Thriving Brooklyn Businesses, Pt. 2

Love it or hate, social media is here to stay, creating more influencers and millionaires than ever before. In this two-part series, BK Reader met with local small business owners who are using social media to find new and dedicated audiences, grow their businesses… and earn more money.
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Summer is on Its Way, Bed-Stuy, As Tompkins Avenue Open Streets Announces Kick Off June 4!

Summer is on Its Way, Bed-Stuy, As Tompkins Avenue Open Streets Announces Kick Off June 4!

This year, leaders are amending the program to lessen the impact on local residents. The weekly event will now end at 6:00pm instead of 7:00pm.
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Inside the Social Media Strategies of 5 Thriving Brooklyn Businesses, Pt. 1

Inside the Social Media Strategies of 5 Thriving Brooklyn Businesses, Pt. 1

Love it or hate, social media is here to stay, creating more influencers and millionaires than ever before. In this two-part series, BK Reader met with local small business owners who are using social media to find new and dedicated audiences, grow their businesses… and earn more money.
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This Mother's Day, Give Mom the Gift of Lush, Otherworldly Flowers from Local Black-Owned Boutiques

This Mother's Day, Give Mom the Gift of Lush, Otherworldly Flowers from Local Black-Owned Boutiques

In the heart of Brooklyn, these specialty Black-owned flower shops offer unique floral arrangements ahead of Mother’s Day.
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Movers on a Mission: This BK Moving Company is Fighting Hunger Crisis with Food Rescue Fleet

Movers on a Mission: This BK Moving Company is Fighting Hunger Crisis with Food Rescue Fleet

By deploying its trucks and employees, Dumbo Moving rescues food and delivers it to the communities that need it most — all at no charge.
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Clara Tsai Unveils Inaugural BK-XL Accelerator Cohort of 12 BIPOC-Owned Startups

Each BIPOC-founded startup will receive up to $500,000, in addition to mentorship and office space at Industry City.
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Brooklyn’s First NFT Week Launches in Bed-Stuy to Diversify the Future of Digital Art

Brooklyn’s First NFT Week Launches in Bed-Stuy to Diversify the Future of Digital Art

SEED Brklyn, a creative hub for artists in Brooklyn, is hosting the borough’s first-ever NFT Week, featuring immersive experiences and educational opportunities around digital art.
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Mayor Adams Unveils New South Williamsburg Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle 'Superhub'

Mayor Adams Unveils New South Williamsburg Fast-Charging Electric Vehicle 'Superhub'

The 15-stall fast charging station will be open to the public 24/7 and can charge an electric vehicle in just 10-20 minutes.
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Coping Through Crisis: A Look at the State of Brooklyn’s Black-Owned Restaurants, Pt. 2

Coping Through Crisis: A Look at the State of Brooklyn’s Black-Owned Restaurants, Pt. 2

In the second installment of our series, we shed light on the barriers Brooklyn's Black-owned restaurants are facing amidst the ongoing pandemic and explore the innovations and solutions they are using to stay afloat.
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