Jan. 4, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
It’s not just a boulder!
Transformed Bouldering Project Brooklyn reopens in Gowanus with new climbing walls, yoga classes, and even co-working space
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PhotoHub seeks to ‘democratize access’ to pricey studio rentals and equipment at Industry City
Dec. 29, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
For more than a year, the Freelancers Hub in Industry City has given New York City’s many freelance workers a place to work, network, and access resources – and on Dec. 20, it debuted the PhotoHub, a new space for photographers.
Locals push to save shuttered Coney Island Brewery taproom, but owners say closure is final
Dec. 29, 2023 By Adam Daly
Coney Islanders have been making a last-ditch effort to save the beloved Coney Island Brewery taproom, which shuttered last month, but the owners of the brewery say the closure is final.
32BJ votes to authorize potential building worker strike following unsuccessful bargaining sessions
Dec. 21, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
An estimated 10,000 members of property services union SEIU local 32BJ marched and rallied outside of Radio City Music Hall and 30 Rockefeller Center on Wednesday after voting to authorize a potential strike and urged the Realty Advisory Board to agree to a new contract.
PHOTOS | Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce lauds citywide business leaders for coming together during COVID at 2023 Winter Gala
Dec. 20, 2023 By Brooklyn Paper
‘Tis the season for business in Brooklyn!
At long last: Brooklyn’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensary opens in Gravesend
Dec. 19, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Brooklyn’s first legal recreational weed dispensary finally opened in Gravesend on Tuesday, nearly three years after recreational marijuana was first legalized in New York State.
Find unique, locally-made gifts at these Brooklyn holiday markets
Dec. 12, 2023 Isabella Sanchez & Kirstyn Brendlen The holiday season is in full swing in New York City, and some of Brooklyn’s most famous and festive holiday markets are open for business. There’s no shortage of options — so we’ve found some of the boro’s best holiday markets so you can take a break from busy malls and online shopping to grab a hot drink and shop for some locally-made, totally unique gifts. The Makers Show at City Point For the past decade, City Point BKLYN has branched out from traditional retail with The Makers Show, an indoor holiday…
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Owner of Fort Greene’s Margot to take over Happy Days Diner space on Montague Street
Dec. 11, 2023 By Anna Bradley-Smith
The Brooklyn Heights space that housed Happy Days Diner for decades looks set to get a new lease on life, with the owner behind Fort Greene’s Margot applying for a liquor license for the venue.
Atiba T. Edwards named Brooklyn Children’s Museum CEO, first Black man to lead in museum’s 125-year history
Nov. 29, 2023 By Jada Camille
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum made history on Wednesday as they announced their new Chief Executive Officer.
Williamsburg-based sustainable jewelry company Mo.Na redefines trendy fashion
Nov. 28, 2023 By Mandie-Beth Chau
Mecca McDonald and Mia Dunn are passionate about ending plastic waste and looking good while doing it — which inspired the creative entrepreneurs to create their bioplastic jewelry brand Mo.Na.