May. 1, 2025 By Miriam Norwitz Brooklyn’s very own Greenlight Bookstore has been voted New York’s most popular small business, according to a new poll from Advanced Funds Network. The org polled 3,014 people asking which small businesses have products or services so beloved they would travel over an hour to get them —…
Apr. 11, 2025 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil TD Bank opened its doors to the Brighton Beach community last weekend with a festive celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the bank’s new location at 722 Brighton Beach Avenue. The weekend-long grand opening shindig included performances by local dance groups, face painting, raffles and appearances by neighborhood…
Dec. 11, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil From tree to shining tree! Brooklyn is turning up the holiday cheer with a one-day-only holiday trolley ride from Sunset Park to Park Slope. The festive Holiday Tree-to-Tree Trolley Express will run from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, shuttling passengers from the Sunset Park…
Nov. 19, 2024 By Jada Camille The Brooklyn Navy Yard will host its seventh annual Wallabout Wonderland holiday market on Dec. 7 and 8, featuring more than 200 local vendors for a weekend of festive shopping and family-friendly activities. This year’s market will offer a diverse array of handmade gifts, clothing, accessories, home décor,…
Oct. 15, 2024 By Naisha Roy On Sept. 30, Taeli Kim, owner of Sonbul Café, received a phone call from someone claiming to be his electric company. The caller asked about missed payments and threatened to shut off services to his restaurant. Initially skeptical, Kim continued to receive calls over the next five days,…
May. 28, 2024 By Adam Daly
The owners of the dog café Boris & Horton announced last week that their Williamsburg location will close its doors for good at the end of the month, much to the ire of individuals who had contributed to a fundraising campaign aimed at salvaging the struggling business.
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.
Jan. 24, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
When Isrrael Martinez and David Almagro met working behind the bar at a late-night spot in Astoria in 2018, they formed an instant friendship sparked by their shared Latino heritage and love of hospitality.
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.
Nov. 24, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, one of the most exciting aspects about the holiday — aside from the delicious meals and spending time with loved ones — is getting out on the weekend to enjoy the outdoors and more importantly, go shopping.