@nycmayor & @nycsmallbiz Commissioner Kenny Minaya announced more than $8.4 million in grants to community-based organizations across all five boroughs. The grants will bolster efforts to uplift small businesses, increase foot traffic and create cleaner, more vibrant neighborhoods.

The investments — one of the single largest releases of small business grants in SBS history — will support public art, street cleaning, lighting and wayfinding infrastructure, commercial district marketing campaigns, relationship-building among small businesses, and other neighborhood improvements. Altogether, the grants will support community-based organizations serving more than 20,000 small businesses.

We are proud to be one of the grantees, with investment in Brooklyn totaling $2.8M. We had a blast at the @merchantsof3rdave Summer Stroll this weekend with @councilmemberkayla @sen_gounardes @brookkrasny46 @revkimc406 , our Brooklyn BID colleagues, @brooklynchamber & our executive director Kelly Carroll’s dog, Brooklyn! 🎉

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A pop of color popped up @chateauglowskin 👀. This beautiful mural created by @artbybrandonthrift showcases the luxe treatments offered at Château Glow 🫧🧖‍♀️. Their treatments are personalized to your skin’s needs and their team of experts are there to help you create the best experience. Try their microdermabrasion, hydro jelly mask, and LED light therapy.

We love the bright and playful way Château Glow brought more art to the community. Shout out to the very talented Brandon 🎨!

Open Monday to Friday from 11AM-8PM and Saturday to Sunday from 10AM-7PM. Book your appointment online.

📍98 Smith Street

#art #mural #skincare #publicart

Atlantic Avenue is glowing (swipe for details) thanks to the team @artofplay and @69atlantic 🌟! If you’ve been roaming the district you may have noticed a new neon sign. The stunning “69” was designed by Dan Buck, co-founder of Art of Play 🪄, and fabricated by @moonsignnyc. Despite a two year process, as this is a landmarked building in the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, everyone along the way was happy to see this come to life.

As the sun sets, the Avenue will be illuminated by this fabulous neon sign and join in on the rich tradition of neon signage along the Avenue, which includes those @longislandbar and @montero.nyc 😎. Cheers to this new addition!

While the store is closed for a summer break, you’ll want to catch their September shows by Venezuelan performers Luis Otero (September 3-5) and Rafael Benatar (September 10-12). A portion of the proceeds will be donated to World Central Kitchen to aid Venezuelan earthquake relief.

#atlanticave #neon #neonsign #architecture #design

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@lonniesnyc has officially settled into the neighborhood 💛! We were thrilled to hear that the amazing team behind @ingasbarnyc were bringing their talents to Boerum Hill. Lonnies has quickly become a staple in the community.

Their menu features flavorful dishes for the summer like watermelon puttanesca, octopus skewers, heirloom tomatoes, and grilled bluefish. Since opening, Lonnies has also been hailed as having one of the best burgers 🍔.

Open daily from 5-10PM.

📍112 Bond Street

#atlanticave #boerumhill #food

We recently hosted @momandpopczar.daa, Delia Awusi, to visit some of our small businesses on Atlantic Avenue 🛍️. Appointed by @nycmayor, Delia’s focus is assisting small businesses navigate city government and to help them thrive. Delia works alongside City agencies, especially @nycsmallbiz (SBS), and provides important insight, reporting to the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice, @juliesu.

We visited: True Care Pharmacy, @ruhanicafe, Hair Heaven, and @freerangebrooklyn. Each visit revealed issues of affordability, displacement, transparency in City processes, and the need for proactive small business support from the city. We thank Delia for her time and expert advice. 👏

As we continue to invite key leaders to the district, please let us know if you are interested in having your business featured as a stop by DMing us 💬. The face time with leaders in city government is valuable as it creates a dialog in understanding the everyday needs of small businesses and their teams.

#smallbusiness #shoplocal #citygovernment #tour #businessowners

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Live music last weekend was a hit 🎶! The summer afternoon brought people together outside and Hoyt Street was buzzing. Thank you to the talented Fredrix Clark for bringing his original music to our community.

Follow us for the latest news on our events. Our programming is always free and open to the public.

#programs #livemusic #community #brooklyn

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We try to add a little bit of green wherever we can 🌻🪴 for the community and visitors to enjoy! As you may know, a main goal of our organization includes the beautification of the corridor.

Have you seen our planters on Hoyt Street between State Street and Atlantic Avenue? These beautiful additions not only contribute to the vibrancy of the block but also provide protections for pedestrians. The planters act as traffic calming measures (increases vertical visibility, discourages illegal parking, slows turning vehicles) for our Open Street, especially as we are a designated Vision Zero corridor.

Thank you to @thehort, our proactive board member Jack, and the amazing Hoyt Street businesses that help us care for our planters and trees/tree pits! ☀️

#horticulture #community #plants #flowers

Looking for dinner plans? @mikado.nyc is a must try spot 😋! Indulge in their shishito peppers, karaage chicken, or teriyaki (your choice of protein).

When it comes to sushi sets you can choose from classics like shrimp tempura and tuna avocado or change it up and order an uni wagyu roll or scallop yuzu maki 🍣. Stay cool this summer and order something tasty and refreshing at Mikado.

Open Monday through Thursday from 11AM to 10PM, Friday 11AM to 11PM, Saturday from 12PM-11PM, and Sunday 12PM-10PM.

📍177 Atlantic Avenue

#atlanticave #sushi #japanesefood #restaurant

#atlanticanimals

If you’ve ever shopped at @ybshopsbk, 292 Atlantic Avenue, you may have met the one and only, Zoey! She is an eleven-year-old Corgi Shepherd mix, belonging to Jillian at Yerba Buena 💚. Zoey loves supporting the Yerba Buena team and being a part of your in-store shopping experience.

To be featured in this series your pet must be photographed within the district and should mention a beloved local business. 📸

#atlanticavenue #pets #shoplocal #dog

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Located in Boerum Hill stands St. Cyril of Turau Cathedral of the Belarusian Autocephalic Orthodox Church. The current structure was built in 1902 but it actually sits atop the location of an earlier church built in the 1850s 👷. Atlantic Avenue is, and always has been, a hub. Back then, the area served maritime business, retail shops, and residents which made this an ideal location for the community.

In 1950, about 70 Belarusian immigrants purchased the stunning church. The group then sought to put all of their own time, money, and energy into renovations. The building’s namesake is from a 12th century Belarusian bishop, known to be a writer and poet ✍️. This space continues to be part of the fabric of Atlantic Avenue!

📍401-403 Atlantic Avenue

Information cited from Suzanne S. at Brownstoner.

#church #architechture #maritime #history