Brooklyn Delivery Workers Say They Struggle Under New Wage Laws

Food delivery workers and small business gathered at Lakou Cafe in Crown Heights this morning to ask the city to step in.

Penta Medical Recycling Named As 2023 .Org Impact Awards Finalist

Global Foundation Honored as 1 of 35 Finalists selected from Nearly 1,000 Applications from around World

Barboncino In Crown Heights Could Be NYC's First Unionized Pizza Joint

A union effort in Brooklyn could slice off pizza history as workers fight for an election.

Curb-Jumping Bus Crash Turned PLG Juice Bar Into 'Horror Film'

A tight-knit community was turned upside down when a school bus crashed into a salon and juice bar, rendering the building uninhabitable.

3 Brooklyn Weed Stores Get State's OK After Judge Lifts Borough Ban

The state on Monday approved made a "historic" move to approve 99 cannabis dispensary licenses in New York, including three in Brooklyn.

Boozy Laundromat Opens In Crown Heights With Beer, Bar Food

Pearl Lee's Washtub turns a weekly chore into a Crown Heights hang out by combining laundry suds with booze.

Greenlight Closes The Book On Prospect Lefferts Gardens Location

Greenlight Bookstore will close its Flatbush Avenue location in May, the owner announced Monday.

PLG Biz Hub Hosts Small Business Pop Up

BKLYN Commons is hosting their sixth annual small business event, with local vendors and panels for Brooklyn's entrepreneurs.

Brothers Open Community Bike Shop In PLG

The bike shop will offer espresso, pizza, beer and, of course, bikes.

Crown Heights Cheese Cave Shutters After 8 Years In Neighborhood

The popular Crown Finish Caves announced its closure on Instagram at the end of May. Here's what to know.

Block Party To Celebrate Reopening Of Brooklyn's Caribbean Market

The market — rebranded from Flatbush Caton Market to "Flatbush Central" — will celebrate its grand opening with a series of weekend events.

LIU Extends Partnership with Dassault Systèmes

Long Island University Extends Partnership with Dassault Systèmes to Innovation and Research in Life Sciences

SEE: 'Revitalized' Caribbean Market Opens At Flatbush Caton Site

The market, now known as Flatbush Central, had been in a temporary location while the city built affordable housing on the property.

Late Business Owner Honored With New Event Venue In Crown Heights

Paula Emmanuel hopes to give back to neighbors by converting her late husband's carpet store on Nostrand Avenue to a community event space.

Laundromat-Bar Plan Would Give Beer Suds A Spin In Crown Heights

A new business idea would let customers wash, fold and sip. The local community board has given its backing.

Foot Traffic Kept Prospect Heights' Empty Storefronts Low: Study

The neighborhood was singled out in a report that found outer-borough retail is faring better in pandemic recovery than Manhattan.

Contested Crown Heights Supermarket Site Sold To New Developer

A deal letting Associated Supermarket owners stay on the Nostrand Avenue property is still part of the redevelopment plan, officials said.

New Data Shows Scope Of Crown, Prospect Heights' Vacant Stores

Newly released data gives a view of the number of vacant storefronts across the city, including more than 300 in Crown and Prospect Heights.

These Prospect Heights-Crown Heights Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Prospect Heights-Crown Heights area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which Prospect Heights-Crown Heights Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Prospect Heights-Crown Heights.

Crown Heights Supermarket Reaches Deal To Stay On Nostrand Avenue

Associated Supermarket, which neighbors have rallied to save from eviction, will return after a redevelopment of the site, officials said.

Brooklyn 12-Year-Old Opens Pop-Up Thrift Store In Manhattan

The Upper West Side store is the second for young Flatbush entrepreneur Obocho Peters, who founded a thrifting business at just 9 years old.

New Target Store Opens On Kings Highway In Brooklyn

The "small-format" Target, in East Flatbush, is the seventh store the company has in the borough.

Preschool, Home Decor Shop Coming To Pacific Park Buildings

The businesses are the latest additions to two buildings completed for the controversial 22-acre development project in Prospect Heights.

How Coronavirus Affected Bankruptcies In Prospect Heights-Crown Heights Area

There was a major change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Brooklyn.

Crown Heights Supermarket Given 30 Days To Vacate Site

The Nostrand Avenue supermarket's potential closing has prompted petitions and protests in the neighborhood.

How Reliable Is Your New York Electric Provider?

See how well utility providers in the Prospect Heights-Crown Heights area and across NY serve local customers.

Thousands Sign Petition To Save Crown Heights Supermarket

The Nostrand Avenue supermarket was given a 90-day vacate notice, fueling fears that a food desert will be created in western Crown Heights.

Pandemic Brings New Butcher Business To Prospect Heights: Report

Prospect Bucher Co. has opened on Vanderbilt Avenue after owners ran a pop-up in May, the New York Times reports.

Brooklyn's 'Kiddie Science' Lab Gets Help With Pandemic Pivot

The company, which is switching its science classes online amid the pandemic, was among 50 New York City businesses to get a new grant.

Organic Market Plans First Brooklyn Outpost Near Barclays Center

Downtown Organic Market, a high-end grocer, will be coming to the 6,000-square-foot space at a condo development on Pacific Street.

Which Crown Heights Business Is 2020's Best? Submit Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Crown or Prospect Heights Business of the Year.

BK Congresswoman Clarke Will Hold Coronavirus Business Town Hall

Yvette Clarke, along with her fellow Brooklyn lawmakers, plan to discuss resources for businesses and nonprofits during the crisis.

Payroll Looms Over Brooklyn Business Coronavirus Chat

Unemployment and payroll protection proved hot topics over a wide-ranging business virtual town hall hosted by Central Brooklyn lawmakers.

'Mom And Pop' Crown Heights Pharmacy Fights Through Coronavirus

"We have no choice but to stay open for all of our patients," said a pharmacy owner who has seen payments from drug middlemen dry up.

Open Or Closed? Let Customers Near Prospect Park Know

We’re publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Prospect Heights and Crown Heights businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Barclays Center, Nets Workers Get Coronavirus Cancelation Pay

Staff are receiving paychecks for canceled Brooklyn Nets games and Barclays Centers events as help during outbreak, according to a report.

1M NYC Workers At-Risk In Coronavirus Downturn, Data Shows

One in five New York City-area employees work in industries like restaurants that will be hardest-hit by the coronavirus crisis.

Cakemaker To The Stars Bakes For Prospect Heights Neighbors First

Miriam Milord has baked for Cardi B, Rihanna and the Kardashian family.

Organic Grocery Closes Just 3 Months After Opening In PLG

Wholesome 360 put all its equipment up for auction just three months after opening on Nostrand Avenue, owners said.