PureGym Unveils Renovated Brooklyn Location: See Photos

The renovated gym in Bed-Stuy features new strength equipment and an expanded free weights area.

New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (NYCMSBCC) Soft Launch 9.1.2026

Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Fogo de Chão Elmhurst, Queens, New York

Bed-Stuy Neighbors Are Trading Skills Without Money

A Brooklyn project is bringing neighbors together through exchanges that turn everyday skills into community connections.

New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. Announces Official Launch This September

The mission of the New York City Minority Small Business Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is to foster sustainable economic growth,equity, etc.

Iconic Bed-Stuy Wellness Store Fights To Stay Open After 52 Years

Nicholas Brooklyn has been a community wellness cornerstone for over 50 years and needs support to continue serving Brooklyn.

Say Namaste To Noir Yoga, Bed-Stuy's New Black-Owned Yoga Studio

Noir Yoga opened this month on Ralph Avenue in Bed-Stuy.

Beloved Deli 'Regina's Grocery' Opens In Bed-Stuy

Regina's Grocery opened its fifth location on Bedford Avenue last week, bringing the neighborhood classic sandwiches and coffee.

Here Are The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Bed-Stuy

We put together hot spots in and around Bed-Stuy offering a place to experience the big game with your friends, family and neighbors.

Food Bazaar Reopens Near Bed-Stuy, Bushwick

Food Bazaar will reopen on Myrtle Avenue after closing for redevelopment in 2021.

Bed-Stuy Businesses: New Blink Fitness, Bond Vet Open In Brooklyn

A new veterinary clinic opened on Fulton Street, a new Blink location prepped for opening on Broadway.

Dozens Of Bed-Stuy Businesses Stole Wages From Workers: Data

Over $203 million was stolen from New York workers between 2017 and 2021, researchers found.

Third-Generation Barber Opens First Solo Shop In Bed-Stuy

Just like his father did in New Jersey, Duval Lawton is set on creating a comfortable community space at his new barbershop in Brooklyn.

Restoration Plaza Garage Vacated After Fatal Fidi Facility Collapse

The Bed-Stuy garage was among several hit with vacate orders after the deadly collapse shook New York City.

Bed Stuy Demolition Workers Rally Over Pay, Safety Conditions

Brooklyn demolition cleanup workers continued their year-long fight for higher wages and better safety conditions with a rally in Bed Stuy.

Legal Weed In NYC: Here's The Recreational Dispensary List

Smoke shops have been opening across New York by the hundreds, but there are just four licensed recreational dispensaries. Here's where.

Bed-Stuy Weed Biz Talk Gets Real About New Industry

The talk on Thursday night will help educate entrepreneurs about the opportunities, and hurdles, of the canna-biz.

Longtime Bed-Stuy Hardware Standby To Close: Report

Macon Hardware, one of the oldest Black-owned businesses in Bed-Stuy, is set to close after its owner, Clara Hayes, passed away last year.

Bed-Stuy's Iconic Lulu Vintage Clothing To Close Sunday

"I am sad and my heart is in sorrow," said owner Gizmo Vintage Honey.

Bed-Stuy Small Business Saturday: A Guide To Shop Local

Small biz is big in Bed-Stuy. Here's how to make the most of local shopping festivities (which include a Winter Wonderland) this Saturday.

Brooklyn Skates Closes After Losing Its Bed-Stuy Space

"Unfortunately the rumors are true," organizers wrote. "We're unable to keep using the space in Bed Stuy for our skate night."

Brothers Launch 'Hacker House' For Black Entrepreneurs In Bed-Stuy

Engineers, creatives and entrepreneurs can use the Bainbridge Street space to develop their start-up ideas, the young founders said.

New Supermarket To Debut On Bed-Stuy's Tompkins Ave

A DJ, face-painting, giveaways and other family activities will celebrate the grand opening for the family-run store this weekend.

Brooklyn Bar Broken Into Days Before Opening 'Soup Queen' Eatery

A GoFundMe has been set up to help the Troutman Street bar, which is the site of a new soup shop, according to the fundraiser.

Bed-Stuy Empty Stores Filling Up, But Recovery Still Lags: Study

The number of empty storefronts in Bed-Stuy dropped by nearly 10 percent last year, but businesses are still struggling, a study found.

Brooklyn Businesses 'Still Reeling' 2 Years After COVID: Survey

Small businesses struggled to pay rent and were plagued by low sales and staff shortages even as the city rebounded in 2021, a survey found.

Family-Run Bed-Stuy Businesses Ravaged By Fire Need $50K

"We all have put our blood, sweat, tears, and years into this," owners wrote. "Disrepair would mean the end of our lives as we know them."

Bed-Stuy Martial Arts Studio Closed By Pandemic Aims To Reopen

Chief Master Sabu, who has been teaching martial arts in Brooklyn for more than five decades, is raising money to keep his business afloat.

Bed-Stuy Raises $55K To Keep Coffee Shop From Closing Down

Playground Coffee Shop was in danger of closing its doors for good given the financial strain of staying open through the pandemic.

Popular Bed-Stuy Wine Store Expands With New CBD Business

The husband and wife duo behind Happy Cork has opened "Happy Buds," a CBD and wellness store on Malcolm X Boulevard.

Brooklyn's Third Trader Joe's To Open In Williamsburg This Week

The 22,000-square-foot grocery store will open on Kent Avenue on Friday. Here's what to know.

SEE: Couple's Love Story Brings New Flower Shop To Bed-Stuy

Olga and Dezzie Ligon met when he ran out of his father's plant shop to give her a rose. Three decades later, they've opened their own shop.

Yoga Studio 'Comes Home' To Bed-Stuy With New Wellness Cafe

After closing the doors to their DUMBO studio in the pandemic, BK Yoga Club are returning to their roots with a location on Dekalb Avenue.

New Data Shows Scope Of Bed-Stuy's Vacant Storefronts

Newly released data gives a view of the number of vacant storefronts across the city, including more than 350 in Bed-Stuy ZIP codes.

Bed-Stuy Fashion Show To Kick Off Black Business Month

Iconic designer Moshood will celebrate 27 years in Bed-Stuy with a fashion show this weekend. Here's what to know.

These Bed-Stuy Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

Bed-Stuy area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which Bed-Stuy Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program helped around 415,741 New York businesses in 2021 alone, including some in Bed-Stuy.

Bed-Stuy Raises $36K To Save Local Record Store: GoFundMe

Halsey and Lewis, who were given a week to leave their storefront, are actively searching for a new location after a successful fundraiser.

Bed-Stuy Record Store Halsey And Lewis Searches For A New Home

"We have survived the pandemic, but alas we cannot survive gentrification," the shop posted with news a pizza and wine bar will replace it.

Bed-Stuy Businesses Still Need Pandemic Relief, Advocates Say

Advocates say minority-owned businesses, like those in Bed-Stuy, are still at risk of closing their doors without more financial relief.

Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights Businesses Added To Prestigious Program

The book store, tea house and barber shop were chosen for a national Goldman Sachs program aimed, this year, at helping pandemic recovery.