The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) recently announced they have awarded $1.4 million to five local workforce development organizations through its East Brooklyn Workforce Development Fund. The fund, which was launched in November 2024, aims to connect East Brooklyn residents with career pathways in construction, the green economy, and other growing industries. The […]
The battle over Brooklyn’s backyard is heating up. While the New York City mayor wants to place a new homeless shelter for 175 families in the heart of Sheepshead Bay, not everyone’s rolling out the welcome mat. Now a New York State Senator is leading the charge against the plan, calling it a “direct assault” […]
LIDL US is opening its newest location in Brooklyn at 490 Fulton Street, Second Floor, on Friday, May 23. Doors will open with the sunrise, and the ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 7:40 a.m. The store will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Customers are invited to arrive early and enjoy a freshly […]