EBBID

08/24/2026

The EBBID is proud to continue building on decades of service to East Brooklyn through the NYC Department of Small Business Services’ FY27 investment in commercial corridors across the city.

As one of New York City’s oldest Business Improvement Districts, we remain committed to supporting the businesses, property owners, and stakeholders that make East Brooklyn’s industrial and commercial corridors a vital part of our city’s economy.

This investment will help us continue delivering programs and services that strengthen the district, enhance the public realm, support local businesses, and promote long-term economic growth throughout East Brooklyn.

We extend our sincere thanks to the NYC Department of Small Business Services and Commissioner Kenny Minaya for their continued partnership and commitment to New York City’s commercial corridors. We look forward to continuing this important work on behalf of the East Brooklyn community.

08/15/2026

The Back-to-School Health Fair is happening now! 🎒📚

Come on down to Gateway Estates Park/Umoja Park for Council Member Chris Banks’ Intergenerational Annual Back-to-School Health Fair, happening today until 5 PM.

Bring the family out for a book bag giveaway, face painting, food, refreshments, cotton candy, popcorn, and more as the community gets ready for the new school year.

📍 Gateway Estates Park / Umoja Park
Between Schorders & Vandalia and Walker & Ashford
⏰ Today until 5 PM

Come on down and join us!

08/14/2026

Celebrating Five Years of the Carro Cafe Annual Car Show! 🚗

Caro Cafe is celebrating its 5th Annual Car Show today in East New York, bringing residents, local businesses, community partners, and car enthusiasts together for an afternoon of community and some incredible cars.

Over the past five years, the car show has grown into a neighborhood tradition that brings people together while supporting and celebrating our local business community.

Congratulations to Caro Cafe, the organizers, partners, and everyone who helped make today’s event possible. Here’s to keeping this East New York tradition going for years to come!

08/12/2026

LDCENY is proud to support Council Chris Banks'
Intergenerational Annual Back-to-School Health Fair. This community event will help students and families prepare for the new school year and connect residents with valuable health, wellness, and neighborhood resources.

Join for an afternoon of family-friendly activities, free giveaways, refreshments, and more!

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Gateway Estates Park (Umoja Park)

Between Schroeders Avenue & Vandalia Avenue and Walker Street & Ashford Street

The event will feature book bag giveaways, face painting, cotton candy, hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, free refreshments, and additional activities for the whole family.

We look forward to seeing our East Brooklyn community there!

07/27/2026

On July 23, 2026, Executive Director Bill Wilkins joined Council Member Sandy Nurse, community leaders, and local stakeholders in calling for greater local hiring and stronger opportunities for neighborhood businesses at the Broadway Junction accessibility project.

As highlighted in this PIX11 News report, community leaders continue to call on the MTA to expand opportunities for local workers and connect with qualified businesses and contractors already based in East New York.

Investments of this scale should create lasting opportunities for the communities they are intended to serve.

Watch the full news segment below.

07/23/2026

Broadway Junction is one of the largest public infrastructure investments in East New York, and our community should share in the opportunities it creates.

Today, Executive Director Bill Wilkins joined Council Member Sandy Nurse, community leaders, and local organizations in calling for greater local hiring on the Broadway Junction accessibility project. While the project represents a significant investment in the neighborhood, too few East New York residents have been hired to work on it.

LDCENY remains committed to advocating for meaningful workforce opportunities that connect local residents to the jobs created by investments in their own community.

07/09/2026

East Brooklyn BID Supports Local Student Scholars

Congratulations to Kaleb Mentor, a Brooklyn College Academy graduate and Reid Park Rock resident, who will be attending Morgan State University this fall.

The East Brooklyn BID is proud to support Kaleb with a $500 scholarship toward his academic studies.

We are also proud to recognize Bryce Ritter, who will receive a $350 scholarship and will be attending Rochester Institute of Technology.

Additional student scholars receiving support will be attending Howard University, Syracuse University, and the University at Buffalo.

Congratulations to all of this year’s student scholars.

07/05/2026

Happy 4th of July from the East Brooklyn Business Improvement District.

Wishing our businesses, workers, residents, neighbors, and community partners a safe and enjoyable Independence Day.

07/03/2026

Are rising summer utility bills eating into your business’s bottom line?

Con Edison’s Smart Usage Rewards Program turns energy conservation into a predictable revenue stream for commercial properties. Instead of letting peak summer demand drain your profits, you get paid directly for making temporary, strategic adjustments to your power consumption.

Why Enrolling Makes Financial Sense:
• Direct Cash Incentives: Earn monthly or yearly checks based strictly on the volume of energy your business reduces.
• Zero Overhead or Financial Risk: The program costs nothing to join, and you face zero penalties if you cannot reduce power during an alert.
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Easy Qualification:
To start earning, you only need an active Con Edison commercial electric account and a smart meter. If your building does not have a smart meter, Con Edison will install one at no cost to you.
Stop overpaying for peak summer energy.
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When energy use spikes during the summer, you can get rewarded for temporarily reducing your building’s electric use. Sign up with a Smart Usage Partner to learn how.

06/23/2026

The MTA is continuing work on the Interborough Express, a proposed rapid transit project that would connect underserved areas of Brooklyn and Queens.

As the project moves through the design phase, the MTA is seeking public input to help shape the future of the IBX.

Learn more and share your feedback here:
https://hdr.jotform.com/team/public/ibx-spring26