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With the end of 2025 in sight, things are looking pretty good, but there are still many issues affecting our local business community. We've seen quite a few new businesses open, however we've also unfortunately seen many forced to close. Commercial insurance rates are continuing to rise, with some property owners experiencing increases as high as 30%. In response to this trend, it's important for businesses to implement proactive risk management strategies. In addition, commercial rents are still rising, regulations and fines are continuing to place a burden on business owners, and the effects of tariffs and inflation are starting to impact business. Our mission remains the same and we continue to be here for you.

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The iconic East Village Ukranian diner Veselka has finally opened its doors in North Brooklyn.  Founded in 1954, this is the first time Veselka has operated a location in Brooklyn…and we’re very excited to have them here.  Jason and Justin Birchard, the family members behind the project, informed us that they’ve signed a 48-year lease for the location at 646 Lorimer Street which was originally constructed in 1918 to be a garage, but most recently was operated as a car wash.

If you’ve ever visited the East Village location on the corner of Second Avenue and E.9th Street, you know exactly what to expect…friendly service, great food, and a comfortable community vibe.  If you’ve never been, now’s the time!  And to celebrate the new location’s opening, Veselka and Katz’s deli have teamed up to create a pastrami pierogi (the “pastrogi”) which will only be available at the Brooklyn location until further notice.  That’s another reason to drop what you’re doing and head over there when they open to the public starting Wednesday, the 5th of June.