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Brooklyn Fintech Startup Lands Major Series B to Expand Small-Business Payments
The Dumbo-based company said the raise would fund hiring and a push into serving immigrant-owned businesses across the outer boroughs.
Business · Keisha Brown · July 13, 2026
Brooklyn's Brutalist Buildings Get a Second Look — and a Fan Club
A sold-out summer walking-tour series is reframing the borough's much-maligned concrete structures as the underappreciated architecture of a hopeful, if awkward, era.
Culture · Keisha Brown · July 9, 2026
NYC's AI-Powered Smart Crosswalk Pilot Rolls Out Across Midtown, Cutting Pedestrian Accidents by 34 Percent
The system, installed at 47 intersections between 34th and 59th Streets, uses computer vision to detect pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles in real time and adjust signal timing to reduce conflict points.
Tech · Keisha Brown · July 1, 2026
Beyonce's NYC Homecoming Tour Breaks Single-Day Ticket Sales Record at Madison Square Garden
All eight Madison Square Garden dates sold out in 14 minutes on Friday morning, generating an estimated $48 million in gross revenue -- and immediately triggering a resale market where floor seats are trading above $3,000.
Entertainment · Keisha Brown · July 2, 2026
Radio City Music Hall Unveils Three-Genre Summer Concert Series With Iconic Headliners
The venue is hosting 18 concerts across jazz, classical, and pop spanning seven weeks, marking its most ambitious summer programming since its 1932 opening.
Entertainment · Keisha Brown · June 18, 2026
Brooklyn Small Business Loan Applications Climb to Record Levels, New SBA Data Shows
Applications from Brooklyn entrepreneurs reached a decade high in the first quarter of 2026, with food businesses and retail startups leading the surge.
Business · Keisha Brown · June 12, 2026
Broadway Summer Season Opens With Record First-Week Ticket Sales
Seven shows opened or returned from hiatus in the season's first week, generating a combined gross of $38 million — the highest opening week in Broadway history.
Entertainment · Keisha Brown · June 12, 2026
Hudson Line Riders See New Express Options as Part of ADA Push
MTA pilot service will test additional express runs and upgraded platforms to improve accessibility for Westchester commuters.
NYC · Keisha Brown · May 3, 2026
Dog-Run Rules Spark Debate at Prospect Park
A recent push to limit off-leash hours divides regulars, trainers and families who use the park for socializing and exercise.
Lifestyle · Keisha Brown · March 31, 2026
Greenpoint Luthiers Are Crafting Instruments for a New Wave of Players
A concentration of young instrument makers in North Brooklyn is blending traditional techniques with sustainable materials to serve local musicians and collectors.
Culture · Keisha Brown · March 28, 2026
City Installs Air-Quality Sensors in Public Schools Following Widespread Smoke Episodes
The initial rollout prioritizes schools near highways and the waterfront, with officials planning public dashboards for parents.
NYC · Keisha Brown · March 15, 2026
Long Island City Data Centers Expand as Media Firms Seek Low-Latency Hubs
Proximity to Manhattan and dense fiber routes is driving new data-hall construction in Queens to serve streaming and ad-tech companies.
Business · Keisha Brown · March 13, 2026
Westchester’s Yonkers Race Becomes Test Case for Suburban Backlash Against City Policies
A high-profile state legislative contest in Yonkers is drawing attention as suburban voters react to housing and transit policies from NYC leaders.
Politics · Keisha Brown · March 7, 2026
NYPD Internal Probe Sparks City Council Hearing
New developments in an internal misconduct investigation have prompted calls for a public oversight hearing and records release.
Politics · Keisha Brown · March 6, 2026
Hotel Lobbies in Midtown Are Becoming Daytime Work Hubs for Remote Professionals
From micro-meet rooms to pay-per-hour desks, formerly transient spaces are being redesigned to capture a new class of daytime patrons.
Lifestyle · Keisha Brown · January 20, 2026
Startups on the Hackensack Waterfront Build Drones for Industrial Inspections
Engineers in northern New Jersey are testing drones to inspect tank farms and bridges, targeting regional infrastructure contracts.
Tech · Keisha Brown · January 1, 2026
Summer Rooftop Cinema Scene Expands Across Manhattan and Brooklyn
Pop-up rooftop screenings are diversifying programming with indie premieres and local filmmaker showcases alongside classic film nights.
Entertainment · Keisha Brown · December 25, 2025
City Delays Allocation of Congestion-Pricing Revenue to Transit Upgrades
A dispute between City Hall and Albany over earmarks has left millions meant for subway maintenance unspent as projects wait to be scheduled.
NYC · Keisha Brown · December 22, 2025
Lower Manhattan Installs Street-Level Flood Sensors to Protect Financial District
A network of curbside water-level sensors and wireless nodes promises earlier alerts for businesses and transit hubs as sea-level rise accelerates.
Tech · Keisha Brown · December 5, 2025