Business & Innovation

A coalition of municipal labor leaders, liberal advocates and New York City Council members wants to end the common practice of using credit checks to screen applicants for jobs, saying it disproportionately harms blacks and Hispanics without accurat

96 Fort Greene Place Brownstone living slowly but surely is becoming a lifestyle for mostly the über-rich and famous. Curbed is showcasing two brownstones in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, recently listed on the market for between $2 million and $4 million.

"All our children want is to feel validated," said Dwana Smallwood. "Before you even realize what your purpose is in life, you ask yourself, ' Why am I here ? Do I even matter? Would the world be different if I wasn't here? ...

Forest City Ratner Companies writes: "As you know Forest City has obtained control of the modular factory based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Before the holidays, foremen began work at the factory to begin preparing for a full ramp up in production.

Central Brooklyn: Be a part of a new, sustainable way of eating and living! Join a Community Supported Agriculture cooperative (CSA), which provides city residents direct access to high quality, fresh produce grown locally by regional farmers.

By Anika Hazlewood I'd heard that there was a new farm-to-table restaurant opening in the area and got excited. I love my neighborhood, but I'm honest with myself about its fresh/organically grown/grass-fed options: There aren't many.

101 Hancock Street, is in contract for "slightly over" its $2.

Police in Fort Greene's 88th Precinct are on the hunt for a man who violently raped an elderly woman Thursday morning, leaving her injured and hospitalized, reported CBS 2 News.

410 Tompkins Avenue Vasco Ventures in late December 2013 unveiled plans to construct 35 luxury rental units at 410 Tompkins Ave, on the corner of Hancock St in Bed-Stuy.

By Richard Burroughs Over the next few days leading up to Christmas, The Brooklyn Reader is encouraging readers to shop local! We have assembled a holiday gift guide with some fantastic suggestions for several unique, one-of-a-kind and often handmade