Ten-cent single-use bag charge to make NYC greener
Following in the footsteps of California which last monthbecame the first U.S. state to enact a statewide ban on plastic shopping bags, New York City may also be on its way to shedding the plastic bag habit.
When the Evolving Concept of “Organic” Meets the Love For “Junk Food”
A look into how the concept of “organic” is broadening and converging with what used to be regarded as “junk food”.
When Will the NFL Lose the Ladies?
With a bungled response to recent scandals involving domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault; the NFL could be in hot water with female fans.
Chinese Investors See the Future of Elmhurst’s Housing Market
The real estate market in Elhmhurst is on the rise as Chinese investors are choosing to buy properties in Elmhurs over long time favorite Flushing.
Rising cost and business competition challenge Sunset Park entrepreneurs
As Sunset Park is attracting more new and old business owners to the area, the increased competition is causing some local entrepreneurs are struggling to stay open.
Combating Tech’s Gender Gap with Better Training for Teens
The Greenpoint YMCA launches a pilot program that will target tech-saavy teenage girls; hoping to help decrease a chronic gender gap in tech and innovation.
Rent Business in Bushwick
Bushwick is a neighborhood in rapid transition, where working young professionals are driving up rent prices while long-time residents are fighting to remain in the few affordable housing units left in the market.
Rising rent makes small business harder
Rising rents on Sunset Park’s 8th Avenue squeeze entrepreneurs as they struggle to keep their businesses open.
