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Would You Snitch on an Airbnb Client for $500?

Would You Snitch on an Airbnb Client for $500?

Have you seen the ads yet? Airbnb this past spring launched a major campaign for its service, blitzing New York with ads. You can find them on subways, billboards, bus stops, even t.v.

Cumbe Dance Studio Looking for New Home, Building to be Replaced by High-Rise Condos

Jimena Martinez, co-director of Cumbe Center for African and Disapora Dance Cumbe Center for African and Diaspora Dance is scrambling to find a new home. Cumbe, located at 558 Fulton Street in Fort Greene, opened in January 2012.

Mayor Prepares to Sign Living Wage Law Expansion, Raising the Hourly Wage

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to sign an executive order today significantly expanding New York City's living wage law, covering thousands of previously exempt workers and raising the hourly wage itself, The New York Times reports.

All Aboard the "Chamber on the Go!"

Hear ye, hear ye, all small businesses: All aboard the "Chamber on the Go!" Yes, that's right.
Stretch of Nostrand Avenue Co-named 'Birdel's Records Way' After Iconic Record Store

Stretch of Nostrand Avenue Co-named 'Birdel's Records Way' After Iconic Record Store

Birdel's Records Owner Joe Long stands with his son and grandsons following the proclamation by Dottie Lebron, small business liaison in the office of City Councilmember Robert Cornegy, co-naming the stretch of Nostrand Ave between Fulton St and Atla

Crown Heights: This Week in the Lowest-Priced Rentals

609 Nostrand Avenue This apartment is a 2 bedroom, that has 2 vacant rooms, located at 609 Nostrand Avenue .
Need a Good Hug? Try Some Green Juice

Need a Good Hug? Try Some Green Juice

Kelly Keelo, Co-owner of Juice Hugger Cafe, located at 85 Rogers Avenue in Crown Heights Juicing: Unlike 20 years ago, it's no longer viewed as a practice reserved for tree huggers, vegans or Yogis.
Clinton Hill: This Week in the Least Expensive Rentals

Clinton Hill: This Week in the Least Expensive Rentals

Gorgeous, large and sunny renovated studio that feels like a one bedroom, located at 185 Hall Street . Beautiful hardwood floors are throughout the apartment. The unit also boasts a large separate kitchen and significant closet and storage space.

Mayor de Blasio Moves for Greater Control Over Rent Regulation Laws

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signs legislation proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio to provide relief to homeowners with properties damaged by Superstorm Sandy on Thursday, May 29, 2014.
BCakeShop Opens, Serving up More Than Your Average Cupcake...

BCakeShop Opens, Serving up More Than Your Average Cupcake...

BCakeShop, located at 740 Bergen St in Crown Heights, opens What do you get when you put three creative-minded women in one room, with Ciroc, Hennessey, Patron and an idea for a little risky business? Boozy Cupcakes, of course! Business partners Akim