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Resorts World NYC unveils Experience Center, showcasing $5 billion casino redevelopment vision

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Business

NYC business groups hope for Trump administration to protect best interests in their industries

Posted on January 21, 2025

Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at the annual REBNY Gala, celebrating the real estate industry.

Business

Annual REBNY gala celebrates real estate industry achievements – but hears from protesters outside

Posted on January 20, 2025

The lawsuit alleges that 1StopBedrooms charged exorbitant cancellation fees, falsely promoted “hassle-free” 30-day returns, and failed to provide refunds or exchanges for damaged products.

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn-based furniture store 1StopBedrooms sued by AG James over alleged consumer fraud

TikTok back on phones in NYC

Business

NYC influencers glad to have TikTok back after ban lifted — but wonder about the future

Posted on January 19, 2025

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Save Our Wicked Lady’: Beloved Bushwick venue fights to keep lights on and live music alive

ProXtracts was issued the first tier one cannabis processing license in New York City and plans to start producing this spring in Morris Park.

Bronx Times

NYC’s first tier one cannabis facility opening in the Bronx this spring

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Brooklyn Paper

Bilqis Coffee brings Yemen’s rich coffee legacy to Bay Ridge

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Brooklyn Paper

More than a decade after superstorm, Brooklyn Navy Yard receives $28M in FEMA funding for Sandy-related repairs

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Brooklyn Paper

Park Slope Starbucks location to close at end of January, months after unionizing

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Business

Bird flu outbreak sends egg prices soaring in NYC – and could crack New Yorkers hard if left unchecked, Schumer warns

Posted on January 13, 2025

Powerful Winds Fuel Multiple Fires Across Los Angeles Area

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn backs LA: Time Out Market launches fundraiser for wildfire relief

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Bronx Times

Landlord of fire-ravaged Bronx building has history of neglect, once topped NYC worst landlord list

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Brooklyn Paper

Macy’s to close Brooklyn’s Fulton Street flagship and Sheepshead Bay Backstage as part of nationwide cutbacks

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Brooklyn Paper

From Bay Ridge to Japan: Brooklyn Games & Arcade faces closure, but supporters rally worldwide

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QNS

Macy’s Backstage to close at Queens Place as part of nationwide downsizing

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Business

EXODUS: Why have 350,000 New Yorkers left the city in 2 years? Affordability is just one reason

Posted on January 8, 2025

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Business

West Side casino plan gets resounding ‘no’ vote from Midtown community board

Posted on January 8, 2025

Nelson Service System Cleaner, contracted with Con Edison, officially went on strike outside of 4 Irving Place.

Business

‘Fighting for our dignity’: Con Edison cleaners go on strike amid unfair labor practice allegations

Posted on January 7, 2025

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Business

Boomtown: New York City economy set employment records and gained unprecedented strength, report finds

Posted on January 7, 2025

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Bronx Times

City selects developer for Kingsbridge Armory

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Business

Optimum customers unable to watch NY sports teams amid dispute with MSG over fees

Posted on January 3, 2025

NY: The Flowery Williamsburg Opening

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn welcomes The Flowery’s fourth cannabis dispensary in NYC

Party City closed 22 stores nationwide, including two in Manhattan and one in the Bronx. The 223 West 34th St., pictured, is one that were shuttered.

Business

Party City to go out of business for good: reports

Posted on December 20, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Crest Hardware in Williamsburg to make way for 75 new apartments, 11-story tower after $22M sale

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Gay City News

Hochul vetoes bill designed to protect users of payment apps after murders of gay men

Caribbean Cabana is at 116-02 Jamaica Ave., Queens, New York 11418.

Caribbean Life

Caribbean Cabana: A legacy of family, resilience, and love

Governor Kathy Hochul announces minimum wages will increase to $16.50 in 2025, raising .50 cents.

Business

New York City’s minimum wage is set to go up New Year’s Day — but some say it’s not nearly enough

Posted on December 17, 2024

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Bronx Times

Airbnb claims short-term rental laws harm outer boroughs such as the Bronx

NY: Happy Munkey Opens in Fulton Mall

Brooklyn Paper

‘Breaking glass ceilings’: Happy Munkey opens Fulton Mall’s first legal cannabis dispensary

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Brooklyn Paper

Iron Chef Morimoto to debut ‘fast-casual’ hand roll concept Mori Mori at Time Out Market

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Bronx Times

Bronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses

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Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn’s pet stores push back on retail sale ban — but activists say it’s much-needed

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Bronx

A doggone shame? NYC pet shop owners say statewide puppy/‌kitten sales ban is forcing them out of business

Posted on December 12, 2024

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Business

TD Bank names Ralph Bumbaca new Metro New York operations leader

Posted on December 11, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

L&B Spumoni Gardens opens in Dumbo after five-year wait

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NYC Top Workplaces

Nominations deadline extended for 2025 NYC Top Workplaces

Posted on December 6, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Home-court advantage: Brooklyn Chamber to celebrate Liberty’s win and local business leaders at Winter Gala

Customers line up at Primark's grand opening at the Queens Center mall on Thursday. Photo: Shane O'Brien

QNS

Retail giant Primark celebrates grand opening of second location in the borough at Queens Center Mall

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Brooklyn Paper

Lenape culture to takes center stage at inaugural Prospect Park Eenda-Lunaapeewahkiing fair

Art of Play, at 69 Atlantic Ave., offers a carefully selected collection of items to help patrons discover the magic of play. Adam Rubin (r) and other staff members are on hand to lead curious folks down the rabbit hole.

Brooklyn Paper

‘Antidote to the mindless scroll’: Brooklyn Heights’ new magic shop Art of Play redefines curiosity

La Fuerza made its mark on the Dora the Explorer float at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Business

The Macy’s parade brought ‘La Fuerza’ Latina to the stage

Posted on December 3, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Meet Shinecraft, the team decking the halls from Dyker Heights to Bay Ridge and beyond

City restaurants wave goodbye to this semester of outdoor dining. All sheds must be taken down by the end of the week.

Business

Outdoor dining: Time running out for NYC restaurants to dismantle roadway setups by Friday deadline

Posted on November 27, 2024

Pop-up Holiday market located in Times Square, New York City for residents and tourists to shop for holiday gifts and New York City souvenirs.

Business

Shop local this weekend! Small Business Saturday puts NYC mom-and-pop shops at heart of holiday shopping rush

Posted on November 27, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Red Hook welcomes Spring Bank, the neighborhood’s first local bank in 10 years

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Brooklyn Paper

As Gowanus rezoning takes shape, locals move to form BID to protect biz, longtime residents

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Business

Well done: Remaining butchers leaving the block of nearly meatless Meatpacking District

Posted on November 25, 2024

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South Bronx shelter plan sparks outrage as residents and officials push back

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Victoria’s Secrets: What a week it was!

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Cops search for suspect after fatal stabbing of 24-year-old man in Bushwick

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department in Washington, U.S., January 21, 2025.

State Department, Bureau of Prisons begin carrying out Trump’s transphobic agenda