Brooklyn Navy Yard

09/29/2026

The USS Connecticut launched from the Brooklyn Navy Yard on this day in 1904! As the most advanced ship in the US Navy at the time, she served as the flagship for the Jamestown Exposition in 1907, marking the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Jamestown colony. She also provided transportation for American troops leaving France at the end of World War I.

08/11/2026

We visited Duggal Visual Solutions to meet with CEO Mike Duggal, where we discussed how he keeps his father's legacy of innovation and craftsmanship at the forefront of the business, what sets the Duggal Greenhouse apart from other event venues, and the ways they contribute to BNY's thriving manufacturing ecosystem. Watch the full video below!

07/14/2026

We're proud to see YOS business Open Market recently featured in Black Enterprise! When it comes to curating an inclusive lifestyle marketplace to showcase BIPOC entrepreneurs, owner Imani Schectman takes an intentional, collaborative approach. Not only does it create a store full of new and exciting products, "but we're also building a community that strengthens us as people and as creators."

Black-owned lifestyle marketplace Open Market has curated a Summer Atelier featuring 15 BIPOC brands at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

07/04/2026

🎆 Happy 4th of July from the Brooklyn Navy Yard! America was only 25 years old when BNY was established 225 years ago. We're proud to have our history so closely intertwined with our nation's, from building and launching American ships, to producing uniforms and flags for soldiers, to providing thousands of New Yorkers with quality jobs today. Join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country!

06/19/2026

Today marks 110 years since the USS Arizona was launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard! As one of two Pennsylvania class battleships, she was a symbol of American strength and protected Americans living in Greece during the Greco-Turkish war. She was even featured in the 1934 rom-com "Here Comes the Navy" starring James Cagney before finally being reassigned to the Pacific Fleet Command in Hawaii in 1940.

05/28/2026

Celebrate community and culture with us on June 4 as we welcome our next YOS business, ! Shop from BIPOC entrepreneurs selling home decor, apparel, accessories, and more, enjoy light bites and music, and check out our newest public art installations along Flushing Ave: Brooklyn Forged, Brooklyn Connects, and Brooklyn Becomes! RSVP at the link in our bio.

05/21/2026

Our Yard Industry Day last Saturday gave the community a chance to meet the Yard-based companies and entrepreneurs working in emerging industries like robotics, AI, space tech, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and more. Thank you to our panelists, speakers, and everyone who joined us to discover how we're shaping the future of urban industry here in NYC!

05/05/2026

We recently stopped by the Yard Opportunity Shop to visit Monshe, where owner Melissa Groneveldt took a break from making her delicious gluten-and-sugar free cookies to talk with us about her mother's influence on her business and her plans for what's next once her residency at YOS is finished. Watch the full video:

As the first business to open at the Yard Opportunity Shop, BNY's rotating retail pop-up, keto-friendly cookie company Mōnshe is taking a new approach to wha...

04/23/2026

We're proud to share News 12's feature today on Monshe and the Yard Opportunity Shop! Melissa's mission goes beyond selling gluten-free treats: she's determined to create opportunities for fellow women-and-minority entrepreneurs and carve out a space dedicated to feel-good, healthy indulgence.

Behind the business is a deeply personal story. Melissa credits her passion for baking to time spent in the kitchen with her late mother, Monshelia, the inspiration behind the bakery’s name.

04/10/2026

🌎♻️🌳 Plan ahead for Earth Day this year and sign up to volunteer with the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative on April 25th! Meet at the Naval Cemetery Landscape and spend the morning keeping the area clean and enjoyable for everyone, while also learning about the NCL and other greenways in Brooklyn. Reserve a free spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bgi-earth-day-celebration-volunteer-event-april-25-tickets-1983642163108?aff=oddtdtcreator