Business & Innovation

The 12-week barber training program provides youths aged 17-24 with instruction from a master barber as well as job placement services after graduation. Students participating in the East NY barber training program.

The Oonee Bike Pod is a colorful bike storage facility, equipped with safety features and smart technology that enables users to connect with local bicycle shops for service that can be delivered while bikes are docked.

Five startups pitched their concepts on how to improve city life with smart technology during Downtown Brooklyn Partnership's 10th pitch contest.

Ojala, the 50-seat eatery just opened last month and is ready to do it all: Lunch, happy hour, dinner and brunch are already in full swing! Photo credit: Ojala Diners in Clinton Hill have a new culinary destination to scout out: Ojala Cocina Mexicana

The plan includes updates to the infrastructure, the creation of new public spaces and to increase publicly accessible space by 50 Percent over the next five years.

Espinal's bill aims to protect employees' work-life balance and prevent retaliation for choosing not to be on call after work hours. Photo credit: pexels.

With the Youth Tech Challenge, Digital Girl Inc. challenges Brooklyn kids to envision the changes they would like to see in their community through technology Photo courtesy Digital Girl, Inc.

The Clinton Hill food co-op turns to the community to help in its quest to find a new home Photo Credit: BaseDesign.

A full-time student, doula and now restaurateur, Francesca Chaney knows about the struggle of juggling a busy life and a healthy, balanced and affordable nutrition. That's why she opened Sol Sips!

The Solar Pioneer Bootcamp initiative focused on increasing access to affordable clean energy and free home repairs, while up-skilling Brownsville youth in preparation for future employment within the solar industry.