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Local Architectural Team, Eray Carbajo, Wins Award for Wearable Design

(l to r) Principal Partners at Eray/Carbajo Gonzalo Carbajo, Pinar Güvenç and Inanç Eray, If you've ever wondered what was really happening inside the amorphous gray monolith of buildings known as The Brookyn Navy Yard, rest assured, it's a great dea

Brooklyn Small Business Owners Air Their Concerns at 'Red Tape Commission' Hearing

Red Tape Commission Hearing, hosted by the office of NYC Comptroller Scott M. Stringer "I think [small businesses] have real issues, and you're not a man on an island," said Nigel Thomas, owner of Golocker, a DUMBO-based package delivery company.
Comptroller Stringer Inviting Small Business to Share Their Struggles, Insight at Special "Red Tape Commission"

Comptroller Stringer Inviting Small Business to Share Their Struggles, Insight at Special "Red Tape Commission"

On Friday, October 16, Comptroller Scott Stringer will host a Red Tape Commission of small business owners in New York City, where entrepreneurs can share their stories about "the red tape" they have encountered during the launch and growth of their

Myrtle Avenue Celebrates the Opening of Key Food Supermarket

After two years of closure for renovation and redevelopment, the family-run Associated supermarket, located at 490 Myrtle Avenue in Clinton Hill, has reopened under the same management as a Key Food Supermarket.

Scratchbread Closes, Loyal Patrons Line up for a Final Taste

SCRATCHbread closed October 11, 2015 SCRATCHbread, the popular corner bakery located at 1069 Bedford Avenue (and Lexington Ave) in Bed-Stuy, today, October 11, closed its doors.
Feast BedStuy Food & Beverage Crawl Comes To Bed-Stuy Alive!

Feast BedStuy Food & Beverage Crawl Comes To Bed-Stuy Alive!

On Sunday, October 11, from 12:00noon - 5:00pm, Bridge Street Development Corporation will present its latest Feast BedStuy food & beverage crawl for Brooklyn's 11th annual Bed-Stuy Alive! celebration.

J&R Symposium Opens-- Now, That's the Spirit!

Ryan Granville and James Lewis opened J&R Symposium Wine & Spirits, located at 1148 Union Street in Crown Heights Two years ago, James Lewis was working as an apprentice at a wine store, and Ryan Granville was an accountant at the Internal Re
Beloved Owner of Tom's Diner Gets Street Co-Naming

Beloved Owner of Tom's Diner Gets Street Co-Naming

Former Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz joins City Councilmember Laurie Cumbo for the co-naming of Sterling Pl at Washington Avenue: "Gus Vlhavas Place," after the late owner of Tom's Diner "Gus is here today; you always feel he is around,"

Brook-Lens: Lion's Den Officially Opens for Business

On Wednesday, September 30, The Lion's Den, located at 557 Classon Ave. near Fulton St., celebrated its official grand opening to the public. The restaurant has renovated and expanded, since taking over from the former owners of My Arena.

Super Foodtown Celebrates Store's Grand Reopening

Super Foodtown Bed-Stuy Owner Noah Katz (center) holds ribbon-cutting for store's grand reopening with (l to r) Gov.