Industry

How Brooklyn Became the New Hotspot for High-profile Events

With this week's National Magazine Awards, the borough arrives as a venue for both the splashy and the serious By Michael Stahl

Industry

Will Brooklyn’s Freight Trains Get Rolling Again?

The city's plan to reduce truck traffic could bring the little-used Bay Ridge line rumbling back to life By Chris Polansky

Design & Tech

What If the Tech Boom Sputters? How Startups Can Prepare

A Brooklyn venture capitalist offers advice for entrepreneurs as the economy shows signs of cooling off By Michael Stahl

Industry

How the New Chamber Chief Aims to Up Its ‘Cool’ Factor

Brooklyn's Hector Batista plans to attract younger members, create more essential programs—and boost fundraising By Rachyl Houterman

Real Estate

Lessons of Rezoning: When It Doesn’t Work Out as Planned

A report on Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City says a smarter city review process might have staved off problems By Norman Oder

Industry

How Companies Scrambled to Help Federal Workers

During the government shutdown, businesses and nonprofits stepped in to offer food, loans and other aid By Rachyl Houterman

Real Estate

Behold the New Giant of Dumbo, called Front & York

The residential development at 85 Jay St., whose appearance was long a mystery, is finally unveiled By Rachyl Houterman

Industry

Why Brooklyn’s First Marijuana Dispensary Looks Like a Spa

Medical weed arrives in a local retail store, the start of what could become a major retail industry as pot laws are eased By Michael Stahl

Our Town

Malls vs. Bodegas: Can the City Resist Becoming Suburban?

As the invasion of chain stores changes Brooklyn's character, a panel of urban experts has some sharp insights By Michael Stahl

Industry

Will Macy’s Total Makeover Lead to a Turnaround?

The smaller, sleeker Brooklyn store is part of a bold plan by the 650-store chain to ward off the 'retail apocalypse' By Patrick Smith