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

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

Industry

Encore Edition: 18 of Our Favorite Stories from 2018

Tall towers and posh clubs, economic disruptors and Italian chefs—these were among the year's hottest tales

By The Editors

Our Town

Why Brooklyn’s Winterfest Won’t Be Back Next Year

The promised wonderland disappointed many customers and vendors accustomed to better-managed events

By Patrick Smith

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

Our Town

Backers of the BQX Say Amazon Helps Prove Their Case

Streetcar supporters say office growth along the route will grow 50% within a decade, spurring need for more transit

By Stephen Koepp

Food & Drink

The Rescue of a Brooklyn Startup Kitchen Falls Apart

The entrepreneur who agreed to take over the shuttered Pilotworks pulls out of the deal, leaving cooks locked out

By Michael Stahl

Our Town

Downtown Brooklyn Teams up to Fight Street Crime

After a string of shootings along Fulton Mall, civic leaders roll out new measures to discourage gang violence

By Patrick Smith

Design & Tech

A Whimsical Shop Where Every Picture Tells a Story

Perfect for Instagram, the Risk boutique in Bushwick reflects the playful tastes of an owner who aims to evoke 'Barbie's closet'

By Katie Warren

Industry

Amazon in Brooklyn: Why the Bid Didn’t Quite Measure Up

The borough offered an array of sites, including the former Watchtower HQ and Dock 72, but cost and logistics likely got in the way

By Norman Oder