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Nas, Resorts World NYC Unveil A $5B Proposal He Says Could Give 'New Opportunities To The Hard-Working Families' In His Hometown Of Queens
BusinessEnterpriseNews

Nas has teamed up with Resorts World Casino New York City and Genting America East, to revitalize his beloved Queens neighborhood.

Michelle Burk

Mar 1, 2024

How Robert Cummins Became A Multi-Unit IHOP Franchisee And Founder Of The Largest Black-Owned Restaurant Group In New York
Featured

Former music executive Robert Cummins owns Brooklyn Chop House, which fuses Chinese cuisine and American steak.

Ngozi Nwanji

Aug 25, 2023

New York City's MTA Cracks Down On Fare Evasion By Using AI Surveillance Technology
Technology

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to track commuters who aren’t paying for the subway.

Ngozi Nwanji

Jul 28, 2023

Lewis Hamilton To Open A Neat Burger In New York City, The First U.S. Location For His Vegan Fast-Food Chain
Business

On April 17, Lewis Hamilton will open a Neat Burger restaurant in New York City — marking it as the company’s first U.S. location.

Ngozi Nwanji

Apr 17, 2023

After 11 Years In Prison, Derrick Faulcon Opened The First Black-Owned Business In Brooklyn Heights
Business

Cloudy Donut Co., a Black-owned vegan donut shop, has hit a historic milestone in New York City's Brooklyn Heights.

Ngozi Nwanji

Feb 27, 2023

DJ Kool Herc's Original Soundsystem Goes For $200K At Auction, Selling For $50K More Than Expected
News

Hip-Hop pioneer DJ Kool Here's original soundystem was auctioned on Christie's for over $50,000 more than its initial estimated valuation.

Ngozi Nwanji

Aug 26, 2022

Pinky Cole Once Lost A Restaurant In New York, But Now Slutty Vegan Is Making Its Way To The City After Its Expansion To Alabama
Business

On August 21, Atlanta-based Slutty Vegan held a new opening for a restaurant located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Ngozi Nwanji

Aug 24, 2022

New York City Hall Hosts First-Ever Digital Games Industry Council Meeting To Discuss Building Talent In The Space
Technology

On July 12, New York City's Digital Games Industry Council held its first-ever meeting at City Hall to expand the industry.

Ngozi Nwanji

Jul 14, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams' Fund Receives $1.5M Grant From Pfizer To Expand New York City's STEM Programs
Education

On July 11, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City middle and high school were receiving a grant from Pfizer for STEM programs.

Ngozi Nwanji

Jul 12, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams Partners With CUNY In $2M Investment For Bachelor's Degree In Game Design To Diversify The Industry
EducationGamingTechnology

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the CUNY has invested $2 million for CCNY's bachelor’s degree in game design .

Ngozi Nwanji

May 17, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams Proposes Plan To Turn Those Impacted By Cannabis-Related Crimes Into Entrepreneurs
BusinessNews

On April 20, New York City Mayor Eric Adams shared his plan to help those who have been disproportionately affected by the war on drugs.

Ngozi Nwanji

Apr 21, 2022

Here's Why Mayor Eric Adams Says New York City Will Not Be Opening Any New Accounts With Wells Fargo
NewsVenture Capital

New York City mayor Eric Adams and Comptroller Brad Lander announced the city will no longer open new depository accounts with Wells Fargo.

Samantha Dorisca

Apr 20, 2022

Plans To Construct New York's First Skyscraper Led By A Majority Black-Led Team Are Officially Underway
News

The Affirmation Tower is set to become the first skyscraper in New York City constructed by a majority Black-led team.

Shanique Yates

Mar 17, 2022

Telfar Clemens Reveals His Popular E-Commerce Brand Will Soon Expand To Its First Brick-And-Mortar Store
BusinessNews

In an interview with The Breakfast Club, Telfar Clemens revealed that his brand will soon be opening its first store.

Ngozi Nwanji

Mar 15, 2022

Raekwon, Foot Locker, Diadora Collaborate For Initiative Rooted In Community, Music, And Sneaker Culture
News

Hip-hop legend Raekwon teams up with Foot Locker, Inc. and Diadora to launch an exclusive sneaker capsule geared toward the culture.

Shanique Yates

Jan 20, 2022