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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.
Report: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records, Bed-Stuy is Booming

Report: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records, Bed-Stuy is Booming

A report by the NY State comptroller finds: B etween 2009 and 2017, job growth exceeded 70 percent in Bedford Stuyvesant, and business sales have more than doubled in the area. Bed-Stuy is booming. Photo credit: allevents.
This New Crown Heights Gathering Spot Serves Healthy, Haitian Treats

This New Crown Heights Gathering Spot Serves Healthy, Haitian Treats

Lakou Cafe, named after the Haitian courtyard where the community gathers, specializes in crepes and patties and features an eclectic selection of housemade smoothies, juices and kava cocktails.
Teen Entrepreneurs Can Let Their 'Visions Fly' During this Free Entrepreneurial Boot Camp

Teen Entrepreneurs Can Let Their 'Visions Fly' During this Free Entrepreneurial Boot Camp

During the entrepreneurial boot camp, students will learn about concepts of brand building and design, and the basic skills required to start and grow a new venture.
New Target Store is Coming to East Flatbush

New Target Store is Coming to East Flatbush

Though significantly smaller than a standard Target, the store's product assortment will cover all basic needs ranging from apparel to home goods, beauty products and groceries. Rendering courtesy Target.
Fort Greene's Revamped Fowler Square Reopens

Fort Greene's Revamped Fowler Square Reopens

Take a seat, Brookynites: Fowler Square reopens with new trees, planters, benches, chairs and tables as well as new light poles and other upgrades to its infrastructure. Photo credit: ddc.nyc.
Clinton Hill Bathhouse Lets You Spa While You Work

Clinton Hill Bathhouse Lets You Spa While You Work

Body By Brooklyn is a local hidden gem that offers a full-service spa, a restaurant, a full bar and now co-working space! Body by Brooklyn "Psst, did you know? ...