Business & Innovation

Brooklyn added 1,300 hotel jobs since 2000—nearly as many as Queens, Bronx and Staten Island combined Photo credit: CityRover Walks A new report released on Monday by the Center for an Urban Future presents a record increase in tourism to New Y

Brooklyn SolarWorks's nine-foot-tall solar canopies allow city dwellers with limited space to benefit from solar energy Photo credit: Brooklyn Solar Works Solar energy can be a clean and affordable way to generate energy if you have space for solar p

Foodies on the hunt for local, artisanal foods or gourmet takeout love gastro markets -- and Myrtle Ave is home to a few of them! LaRina's beautiful backyard. Photo credit: LaRina BK.

In the focus of the Flatbush Junction BID's annual board meeting were the recruitment of new members, its anniversary fundraiser campaign and new goals for the coming year.

Brooklyn Kura is setting out to take over the local sake market -- with passion for the brew and high regard for its tradition. Brooklyn Kura's head brewer Brandon Doughan serves freshly made sake in the taproom.

With the help of the community, the Greene Hill Co-Op was able to sign a new lease and secure some of the funds for the move. Photo credit: FACT.

Lance Bertrand is no stranger to the amount of diligence required for building a new company— particularly in a field that isn't one's expertise.

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.