Tag: brooklyn-small-businesses

Trump tariffs could push Brooklyn’s small businesses ‘over the edge’ despite pause

brooklyn small business affected by tariffs

Apr. 10, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann Brooklyn businesses and consumers are bracing for higher prices after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from about 60 U.S. trade partners, only to abruptly revise the policy hours later. The original tariffs, ranging from 11% to 104%, took effect at midnight Wednesday. By that afternoon,…

Gov. Hochul meets with Little Haiti locals during neighborhood check-in

Governor Hochul meets with Brooklynites during a recent visit to Little Haiti.

Oct. 29, 2024 By Jada Camille During a recent visit to Brooklyn, Gov. Kathy Hochul met with local residents and business owners after announcing new measures to strengthen voter registration integrity across New York State. After the announcement, Hochul strolled through the vibrant Little Haiti neighborhood, chatting with small business owners, posing for photos…

Local designers shine at second annual Brooklyn Made fashion show at Industry City

woman posing at brooklyn fashion show

Oct. 17, 2024 By Gabriele Holtermann “A Very Brooklyn Fashion Show” returned to the catwalk for its second annual event at brooklynONE Productions in Industry City on Oct. 15. Hosted by Brooklyn Made Store, the show was part of Fashion Week Brooklyn and celebrated the talent and creativity of local designers, both established and…