Bed-Stuy Economic Empowerment Now

08/12/2021

We must do everything we can to keep foot traffic consistent and up for our local businesses!

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

08/12/2021

What are your thoughts?

Mayor Bill de Blasio praised "early adopters" to the city's upcoming proof of vaccination mandate for indoor dining, shows and gyms.

05/11/2021

There are a lot of rumblings on what to do about Fulton Street. What about a permanent monument in Marcy Playground? That way people won't be driving over the mural and will be accessible all year long.

05/05/2021

What are your thoughts on "open streets" ? We're team "cool for a weekend but what does it harm the businesses in the long term?"

The Open Street will debut on Mother's Day between Gates Avenue and Halsey Street.

04/02/2021

Yes! More of this!

Mitch Bloom wants Brooklynites to get in the habit of buying locally-sourced fresh produce, and plans to mentor others to manage their own.

03/15/2021

BRB, masking up and getting some pastry. (Love, Nelly opened at 53 Rockaway Ave)

Instead of taking tips, Bed-Stuy bakery Love, Nelly pays its employees a "living wage" of at least $20 per hour.

03/15/2021

Just in case you didn't see this!

The affordable housing lottery is open for 151 Somers Street, a four-story residential condominium development in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

01/29/2021

As spring approaches (not fast enough). What are your thoughts on Fulton Street?

"Medina Sadiq, executive director of the Bed-Stuy Gateway BID, a partnership of local businesses, said while the BID was initially excited to have the BLM mural, all the businesses it represents in the plaza have reported losses. “Some of the losses could be from the pandemic but we know that the closure has not helped the businesses,” she said."

01/28/2021

We need jobs and a diverse mix of businesses that compliment what is here and builds our community up. We need restaurants where a family can sit down and eat a good meal. How about a drug store, flower shop, farm stand…

01/20/2021

What do we need more of in Bed-Stuy? more restaurants? a pharmacy? small businesses? The Department of Small Business Services and Bridge Street Development has released a survey to better get to know OUR neighborhood. Let your voice be heard! https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/e66d7341f87a447b96e53ea51c716254

01/12/2021

Oh this is cool! "An idea from Bed-Stuy's local community board will bring new library cards celebrating Black culture to the borough later this year. "

https://patch.com/new-york/bed-stuy/bpl-accepting-designs-black-american-library-card

12/30/2020

Together we can rebuild!

The company, which had to close one of its studios during the pandemic, is among 50 New York City small businesses to get grants this week.