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Canarsie News Launches as Community Resource Hub

JIG Media has launched Canarsie News, a new digital media platform dedicated to serving Canarsie and surrounding Southeast Brooklyn communities. As part of the NYC News Network, the platform will provide community resource information, event coverage, business features, neighborhood guides, and civic information designed to help residents stay informed, connected, and engaged with their communities.

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Hook & Reel Bringing Live Music to Canarsie

Hook & Reel is turning up the energy in Southeast Brooklyn with the debut of “Sunday Live at the Reel,” a new Sunday evening experience bringing live R&B music, cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere to Canarsie. Featuring performances by Out of the Blue, the event aims to give local residents another reason to stay local for entertainment, dining, and nightlife.

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NY Approves 32 New Adult-Use Cannabis Licenses

New York’s Cannabis Control Board has approved 32 new adult-use cannabis licenses as the state continues expanding its legal cannabis market. The latest approvals include cultivators, distributors, microbusinesses, processors, retail dispensaries and branding licensees, reflecting continued movement across the state’s cannabis supply chain.

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CUNY Beyond Council Connects Students to Careers

The City University of New York has launched the CUNY Beyond Advisory Council, bringing together leaders from business, philanthropy and academia to help strengthen career-connected learning across the University system. The initiative is part of CUNY Beyond, an ambitious effort designed to connect students with career exposure, internships, mentorship and professional opportunities from the start of their college journey.

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NYC Plan Targets 35K Homes on Small Lots

New York City leaders are advancing a targeted strategy to address the ongoing housing shortage by focusing on underutilized small lots across the five boroughs. The proposal aims to remove regulatory barriers that have historically limited development potential, while also introducing a collaborative advisory group to guide long-term affordability solutions. By combining policy reform with expert input, the initiative seeks to expand housing opportunities, stimulate job creation, and make more efficient use of existing land throughout the city.

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32BJ Deal Averts NYC Strike, Boosts Worker Pay

A tentative labor agreement between 32BJ SEIU and the Realty Advisory Board secures significant wage increases, pension boosts, and healthcare protections for 34,000 New York City residential building workers, while preventing a potential strike that could have disrupted services for 1.5 million residents. The four-year deal, pending member ratification, reflects a major win for building service workers and maintains stability across the city’s residential housing sector.

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JIG Media Adds Bellamy to Amplify NYC College Sports

Mike Bellamy joins JIG Media to help amplify college athletics programs across New York City, expanding recruiting reach, fan engagement, and sponsorship and NIL opportunities.

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The Livingston by Hyatt Opens in Downtown Brooklyn

The Livingston, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Brooklyn, is now open at 291 Livingston Street in Downtown Brooklyn, offering a new upscale hotel option near Barclays Center, BAM, the Brooklyn Museum, and major subway lines. Developed by Midas Hospitality and ACRES Capital as part of the JdV by Hyatt brand, the 104-room hotel features modern accommodations, locally inspired dining, rooftop event space, and easy access to Manhattan and Brooklyn’s leading cultural destinations.

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Eric Blackwell Joins JIG Media as NYC Political Director

(Press Release) Eric Blackwell Joins JIG Media as NYC Political Director