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City's First Electric Moped Sharing Service Launches in Bushwick

City's First Electric Moped Sharing Service Launches in Bushwick

Revel Transit’s electric mopeds bring an affordable, environment-friendly -- and fun -- transportation alternative to Bushwick, Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
City's 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program Provides 75,000 Youth with Jobs and Internships

City's 2018 Summer Youth Employment Program Provides 75,000 Youth with Jobs and Internships

The city initiative offers paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August to teenagers and young adults between the ages of 14 and 24. Photo credit: onenyc.cityofnewyork.
Barclays Center Makes Space for New Pop-Up Retail Initiative

Barclays Center Makes Space for New Pop-Up Retail Initiative

Featured on Flatbush will not only offer a retail space for budding local businesses but also provide promotional support to truly showcase the tenants' goods.

Flatbush Junction BID Wins International Award for Its Economic Community Development Efforts

Since it's inception in 2007, the Flatbush Junction BID has supported local businesses to create a flourishing commercial corridor in the heart of Flatbush Kenneth Mbonu, executive director of the Flatbush Junction BID.

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.