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4Play Skate Lounge Creates Inclusive Space for Neurodivergent and Sensory-Safe Roller Skating

4Play Skate Lounge Creates Inclusive Space for Neurodivergent and Sensory-Safe Roller Skating

Through combining wellness and roller skating, this rink creates an inclusive space "for play" on wheels
Backlash to Planned Large Nightclub in Greenpoint Continues

Backlash to Planned Large Nightclub in Greenpoint Continues

Area electeds and residents are comfortable with smaller venues, but are not happy with the possibility of a club with a 1,000-person capacity.
Brooklyn Seltzer Boys: NYC's Last Seltzer Factory

Brooklyn Seltzer Boys: NYC's Last Seltzer Factory

The Gomberg family has been making seltzer in Brooklyn since 1953.
Sign Up For Free Virtual Entrepreneurship Info Sessions

Sign Up For Free Virtual Entrepreneurship Info Sessions

Small business owners in Brooklyn with annual revenue of at least $75K are encouraged to sign up.
Former WNBA Star Unlocks Kids' Love For Science, Tech

Former WNBA Star Unlocks Kids' Love For Science, Tech

Brooklyn-born Niesha Butler is on a mission to spark a child's interest in STEAM, especially in girls and those in underserved communities.
Brooklyn Man Convicted Of Money Laundering Scheme

Brooklyn Man Convicted Of Money Laundering Scheme

The defendant used bank accounts in the United States to launder proceeds of the thefts, and purchased sophisticated camera equipment for his co-conspirators working overseas.
Prospect Heights Restaurateur Releases #1 Amazon Best-Selling Cookbook

Prospect Heights Restaurateur Releases #1 Amazon Best-Selling Cookbook

Renato Poliafito, the owner of Ciao, Gloria cafe, has created an inventive guide to “American Baking with an Italian Accent.”
Con Edison Shows Progress Towards Clean Energy Progress in the Borough

Con Edison Shows Progress Towards Clean Energy Progress in the Borough

More than 67,000 solar projects now dot the rooftops of homes, supermarkets, office buildings, parking structures and yards throughout the city.
Report: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City

Report: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City

Outer borough business activity led by Brooklyn
Inaugural THRIVE Fest Celebrates Creativity, Wellness for Black Business Owners

Inaugural THRIVE Fest Celebrates Creativity, Wellness for Black Business Owners

Panel discussions, fitness sessions, and ample networking opportunities were featured at the festival organized by the Cornrows and Cornbread Collective