Brooklyn’s NYU Tandon Launches a Construction Technology Hub

As both the construction and working parts of buildings have become infused with technology, Brooklyn’s NYU Tandon School of Engineering has launched a new hub focused on construction technology.

Journalist Tyler Woods joins Downtown Brooklyn Partnership

After writing about Brooklyn’s business and technology scene for three years, Tyler Woods, former reporter for Technical.ly Brooklyn and a contributor to various publications, has joined the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Esquire names Brooklyn’s Missy Robbins ‘Chef of the Year’

Brooklyn’s renowned chef Missy Robbins has won another round of recognition. Esquire has named her “Chef of the Year.”

Lyft plans to invest $100 million to expand Citi Bike

Lyft, the new owners of Motivate, the Brooklyn-based company that operates Citi Bike, plans to invest more than $100 million in the bike-sharing service to improve and expand offerings.

Brooklyn Runs, a corporate challenge 5K, launches Oct. 11

The peak of colorful fall foliage in New York is expected to be in mid-October. This timing coincides with the launch of a corporate challenge 5K at Prospect Park on October 11.

Brooklyn to get its own winter festival and holiday market

A new winter festival and holiday market is launching in Brooklyn, promising a destination that will offer shopping, entertainment, and winter activities for the local community.

Brooklyn’s St. Francis College to launch program in Industry City

St. Francis College will now have a presence at Industry City, joining NYU Tandon and CUNY’s City Tech in the area.

J.Crew opens a new outpost in Dumbo’s Empire Stores

To get a window into J.Crew’s comeback campaign, look no further than the Brooklyn waterfront, where the retailer opened a new shop yesterday in Dumbo’s Empire Stores.

At NYU Tandon, middle schoolers learn the science of smart cities

“We built this by thinking about problems in our community and how to solve them,” said Megan Nie, who will be entering sixth grade, reflecting on her experience at NYU Tandon.

Barclays to open pop-up shops at ‘Featured on Flatbush’

Barclays will set up pop-up shops that may feature a variety of products, from WWE wrestling merchandise to handcrafted jewelry by local artists.