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Sincerely, Tommy: A Love Letter to Bed-Stuy

Kai Avent-Deleon, co-owner of Sincerely, Tommy clothing boutique, located at 343 Tompkins Avenue " Sincerely, Tommy " opened for business only 30 days ago and already—like a funky new hairstyle, nose ring or tattoo-- the business has embellishe
You're Invited: Celebrate the Launch of 4 New Local Businesses

You're Invited: Celebrate the Launch of 4 New Local Businesses

This is will be fun! Join Simplicity Bar and Lounge owner's Chris and Charisse this Saturday for the launch of four new local businesses! African Frames (a Bed-Stuy company) Sugar Butter Batter Curvy Girls Lingerie, and Perfect Lady Aromatherapy Clea
Calabar Imports Bed-Stuy Pop-up: Grand Opening Today

Calabar Imports Bed-Stuy Pop-up: Grand Opening Today

Check out the Crown Heights-based Calabar Imports 's Bed-Stuy Pop-up today! Venue: 351 Tompkins Avenue, between Madison & Monroe Date: Thursday October 9, 2014 Time: 2pm — 4pm Featuring: Designers & Collections, Flourish Accessories, Wh

Real Talk: Renderings Revealed for New Mixed-Use Health Center in Bklyn Cultural District

The first renderings for The Health Center, Inc.
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 .