Nov. 18, 2024 By Emily Swanson New York City’s once-thriving craft beer industry is now facing the challenges of rapid growth. With rising rents, high labor costs, and fierce competition — issues affecting the broader NYC bar and restaurant scene — many breweries are being forced to close, reduce expenses, or find innovative ways…
Nov. 1, 2024 By Briana Brady The Nonbinarian Bookstore, possibly the first in Brooklyn to carry exclusively queer books, is setting up shop at 1130 President St. in Crown Heights. The store will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily starting Friday, Nov. 8. The Nonbinarian Bookstore is an…
Apr. 5, 2024 By Jada Camille
Bay Ridge’s resident “plant doctor” and owner of The Indoor Outdoor Gardener will use her green thumbs to celebrate the store’s 50th anniversary this weekend.
Dec. 12, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
One small business owner is enjoying continued success after opening her second pilates studio in Brooklyn earlier this year, on the heels of a health scare that helped inspire her passion for physical and mental wellness.
Aug. 8, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
Get ready to be dazzled, because high fashion with a traditional African flair has landed in the neighborhood of Crown Heights.
Jul. 6, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Empire State Bank, one of New York’s vital financial institutions, has hired a new banking center manager for their Bay Ridge location.
Jun. 8, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
Former Bay Ridge restauranteurs are making a comeback in Park Slope with a mix of the most acclaimed culinary cultures of the world. Mexique, a spot with French cuisine made by Mexican restaurant industry experts, opened at the corner of 6th Avenue and 18th Street on June 4.
Jun. 8, 2023 By Jada Camille
The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce awarded Crown Heights eatery Lakou Cafe with a $5,000 check to help get the shop back on its feet after the business was broken into last month.