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Crown Heights Hardware Store Fights for Survival Against Gentrification

Gentrification, that continues to plague Brooklyn, takes a toll on small business owner Mohammed Kamara.
Watch What Happens When Two Very Different Bed-Stuy Entrepreneurs Team Up... (Things Go a Little 'Viral')

Watch What Happens When Two Very Different Bed-Stuy Entrepreneurs Team Up... (Things Go a Little 'Viral')

HoneyBaked Ham was in need of a marketing campaign; Noah Katz happened to be carrying his selfie stick. The result: a Facebook video that has more than 9000 views so far

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to Kick off 100-Year Anniversary with the Borough’s Biggest Party

The 'party of the century' will not only be a festive affair with live entertainment and special guests to celebrate the Brooklyn chamber's centennial, it also kicks off a year of programming highlighting its legacy Photo credit: Downtown Brooklyn Bu

Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to Be Featured in ‘The Business of Brooklyn’ Exhibit at Brooklyn Historical Society

From Twizzlers to Bristol Myers Squibb, many iconic multinational brands got their start in Brooklyn.

Community Holds Vigil to Mourn Teenage Cyclist Killed in Bed-Stuy Crash

The community gathered at the corner of Lewis and Jefferson avenues, the Bed-Stuy intersection where 13-year-old Kevin Flores was struck by an oil truck Friday evening.
Lack of Sleep Causes Significant Mental Health Issues for NYC School Children, New Data Reveals

Lack of Sleep Causes Significant Mental Health Issues for NYC School Children, New Data Reveals

New data shows that on an average school night, 75 percent of high school students and 11 percent of school children get inadequate sleep, linking it closely to increased screen time on phones, tablets, computers

Local Town Hall Debates the Future of DACA

Sen. Jesse Hamilton said he would introduce legislation that would allow people with Temporary Protected Status to keep their driver's licenses and Medicaid.
ARTs East NY Jazz Brunch Returns to Raise Funds for Local Arts Program

ARTs East NY Jazz Brunch Returns to Raise Funds for Local Arts Program

The jazz brunch takes place every third Sunday and features renowned jazz musicians coupled with local culinary artists, benefitting ARTs East NY University Kids program.

Whole Foods Affordable Spinoff to Celebrate Grand Opening in Fort Greene

As part of Whole Foods 365 opening day celebration, the store will donate 5 percent of the store's net sales to the Fort Greene Park Conservancy. And: The first 100 customers will receive a Whole Foods Market 365 gift card.

Brooklyn's Rock Bands for Kids is Teaching More Than Music

These kids rock! The Brooklyn-based music education program is giving kids the real rock band experience with rehearsals and live performances while teaching them how to work together and articulate ideas Rock Bands for Kids is putting on a tribute s