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Brooklyn Museum Opens Sweeping Show on the City's Immigrant Craftwork
A new exhibition traces generations of textiles, ceramics, and metalwork made by New York's immigrant communities, treating everyday objects as living history.
Culture · Noah Fitzgerald · July 10, 2026
Brooklyn Rooftop Solar Push Targets Low-Income Rowhouses
Nonprofits and contractors are brokering group-installation deals to bring solar arrays to small multifamily buildings and cut energy bills.
Business · Noah Fitzgerald · April 26, 2026
NYCHA Tenants Mobilize Against Privatization Plan in East Harlem
Residents say a proposed privatization agreement would lead to rent hikes and diminished services at a large East Harlem development.
Politics · Noah Fitzgerald · April 19, 2026
Long Island Supermarkets Struggle With Rising Worker Costs After Wage Hike
Local grocers are weighing price increases, reduced hours and automation to offset a recent regional minimum-wage bump.
Business · Noah Fitzgerald · April 15, 2026
Micro-Distilleries Open Doors on Staten Island
Local entrepreneurs are converting old warehouses into small-batch spirits workshops that double as tasting rooms for neighborhood patrons.
Lifestyle · Noah Fitzgerald · April 12, 2026
Greenpoint Zoning Rewrite Could Displace Small Boatyards, Owners Warn
Maritime businesses say proposed mixed-use rules prioritize condos over working waterfront uses that have operated for decades.
NYC · Noah Fitzgerald · March 26, 2026
Bronx Vocational Programs Partner With Manufacturers to Fill Skilled Trades Gap
Community colleges and local factories have launched targeted training pipelines to supply technicians and welders for a resurging industrial sector.
Business · Noah Fitzgerald · March 21, 2026
Fulton Fish Market’s Cold Chain Goes Digital to Cut Waste and Boost Profits
A new IoT tracking system monitors temperature and location across shipments serving the NYC metro area.
Tech · Noah Fitzgerald · March 17, 2026
JFK Terminal Overhaul Spurs Small-Business Concerns in South Queens
Local suppliers and taxi drivers warn that construction timelines and reconfigured traffic patterns threaten livelihoods tied to airport traffic.
NYC · Noah Fitzgerald · March 7, 2026
Harlem Office Buildings Convert Floors to Health Clinics to Fill Vacancy
Landlords are repurposing idle commercial space into outpatient clinics and urgent-care centers to attract stable, recession-resistant tenants.
Business · Noah Fitzgerald · February 15, 2026
Shelf to Stage: Staten Island Playwrights Adapt Library Archives
Writers are mining local historical collections to craft dramas that open conversations about identity, migration and neighborhood memory.
Culture · Noah Fitzgerald · February 9, 2026
Hudson Valley Film Festival Adds Industry Residency to Attract Streaming Projects
A new filmmaker residency aims to convert festival buzz into year-round production activity across the Hudson Valley.
Entertainment · Noah Fitzgerald · December 14, 2025
Sunset Park's Industrial Waterfront Gets a Climate-Resilient Makeover
A new city proposal integrates flood barriers with green infrastructure to protect manufacturing jobs and waterfront housing.
NYC · Noah Fitzgerald · December 9, 2025