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Brooklyn Councilmember Espinal Proposes Bill to Give Employees the 'Right to Disconnect' After Work

Espinal's bill aims to protect employees' work-life balance and prevent retaliation for choosing not to be on call after work hours. Photo credit: pexels.

The STEM Future is Female and Diverse, Thanks to Digital Girl Inc.'s Hackathon

With the Youth Tech Challenge, Digital Girl Inc. challenges Brooklyn kids to envision the changes they would like to see in their community through technology Photo courtesy Digital Girl, Inc.
21-Year-Old Brooklynite Opens Vegan Food Spot to Make Wellness Accessible to Everyone

21-Year-Old Brooklynite Opens Vegan Food Spot to Make Wellness Accessible to Everyone

A full-time student, doula and now restaurateur, Francesca Chaney knows about the struggle of juggling a busy life and a healthy, balanced and affordable nutrition. That's why she opened Sol Sips!

Brownsville Nonprofits Launch 'Solar Pioneer Bootcamp' Youth Workforce Development Program

The Solar Pioneer Bootcamp initiative focused on increasing access to affordable clean energy and free home repairs, while up-skilling Brownsville youth in preparation for future employment within the solar industry.

A Fort Greene Ginger Elixir is Healing Brooklyn Naturally

Annie's Ginger Elixir is an organic all-purpose brewed tea with an irresistible holistic approach to fighting colds while tasting great.

Brooklyn Band Shinobi Ninja Revolutionizes Hip-Hop and Heavy Metal with Authenticity

Meet Shinobi Ninja, a Brooklyn-based band known for their high-energy performances and electronic sound. Photo Credit: Commons.wikimedia.org Hip-hop, punk and rock have a love child and its name is Shinobi Ninja.

Quirky Gift Shop 'Awesome Brooklyn' Brightens up Flatbush Avenue

Awesome Brooklyn is a quirky treasure chest full of funny, smart and culturally aware gifts and local products. A shiny unicorn balloon greets you upon entering Awesome Brooklyn.

World's First 'BlackVegFest' Comes to Bedford Stuyvesant this August

Black VegFest is set to inspire Brooklynites by presenting delicious plant-based foods, fitness routines and workshops to promote compassion and dialogue about health, racism, sexism and animal welfare. Photo credit: curacao.

'Brooklyn Tea' Brings Tea Culture Back to the Borough

This new Brooklyn tea brand wants everyone to slow down and sip some loose-leaf tea. Brooklyn Tea builds a culture around loose leaf teas rather than the bagged teas most people are used to.

Breukelen Rub Is Spicing up Brooklyn Neighborhoods

The Flatbush-based spice maker Breukelen Rub creates fine seasonings named after East and Central Brooklyn neighborhoods Jamaal Dunlap's cooking class at Make Manifest.