Nov. 25, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Three years after the Gowanus rezoning was formally approved, its impacts are sweeping through the neighborhood. Construction is underway at dozens of sites across the neighborhood and some all-new buildings have already topped out and filled with tenants. But the rezoning included more than just new residential buildings.…
Sep. 18, 2024 By Jada Camille Bay Ridge residents gathered on familiar city streets over the weekend to bid farewell to another sweltering season at the End of Summer Block Party, hosted by the Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District. The event drew families from across the neighborhood and brought the area to life with…
Jan. 16, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen Over the past few decades, Williamsburg has become one of New York City’s most desirable — and most expensive — neighborhoods. Filled with new apartment buildings, trendy restaurants and businesses, and young professionals as well as longtime residents and families, the nabe is well-known even outside of the city….
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Jun. 12, 2023 By Jada Camille
A group of Coney Islanders looking to aid the neighborhood’s business community got a big boost, as the city’s Department of Small Business Services awarded a grant to their efforts to form a Business Improvement District (BID).
Mar. 23, 2023 By Jada Camille
Local elected officials and business leaders gathered on Atlantic Avenue on Wednesday to celebrate the illumination of the thoroughfare’s first-ever Ramadan holiday lights display.