A Bed Stuy Artist Illuminates the Process Behind Her Handcrafted Lampshades
Ivy Karlsgodt has created an expansive online audience by filming the process of hand making intricately embroidered and beaded lampshades for her Brooklyn-based small business.
Permanent Outdoor Dining Plan Could Work Better for Big Owners Vs. Mom and Pop Eateries
Prototypes for new modular, seasonal dining setups are here, and restaurants can join the program via the city's new online portal.
Proposed Bill Seeks Supermarket Wine Sales, Threatening Independent Liquor Stores
The future of independently owned liquor stores in Brooklyn — and across the state — could be in jeopardy if a state Senate bill that would permit supermarkets to sell wine were to become law.
Migrants Sell Snacks in Downtown Brooklyn While Waiting on Work Permits
More than half a dozen immigrants have set up makeshift stands at the Jay Street MetroTech subway station and are selling candy and snacks as they look to cover their mounting living expenses.
Arched Storefronts Will Replace Razed Row on Prime Williamsburg Block
The last bits of remaining storefronts in a row of five on a prime stretch of Bedford Avenue have been demolished and a rendering has gone up on the fence.
Brooklyn Lost 50 Chain Stores in 2023 Amid Citywide Decline, Study Shows
National chain stores in New York City are closing down at an historic pace, according to one study.
Palestinian Restaurant Ayat to Open New Location in Ditmas Park
Popular Bay Ridge restaurant Ayat will be opening a third Brooklyn location this month, bringing its Palestinian fare to Ditmas Park’s Cortelyou Road.
Ditmas Park Bookstore Highlights Work of Bensonhurst Student Writers
The shelves of a Ditmas Park bookstore are temporarily stocked with the works of some talented local Bensonhurst students.
L Train Vintage Takes Over Hardware Store on Broadway as It Expands Presence in Bushwick
L Train Vintage has added another outpost to its growing presence in Brooklyn, this time off the J train at the Gates Avenue stop on Broadway.
11 Brooklyn Shops and Restaurants to Check Out This Small Business Saturday
Check some items off your shopping list while strolling through some Brooklyn neighborhoods and supporting local shops with Small Business Saturday this weekend.