Small businesses get a $15K boost from state senator
October 17, 2024 Wayne Daren Schneiderman
New York State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton issued a check for $15,000 to the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to assist small businesses in the area. From left: Camille Hastick, Steve Cohen, Maya Haddad Miller, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Randy Peers and Daniel Murphy. Photo by Wayne Daren Schneiderman
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CONEY ISLAND — Small businesses in Brooklyn are on the upswing. While North Brooklyn leads the charge, Southern Brooklyn is also seeing a significant increase, according to a recent report from the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
Most notably, Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Sunset Park and parts of Coney Island all saw a near 20% growth spurt or more from 2019 to 2022.
The Brooklyn Beach Shop, which is located on the Coney Island boardwalk, recently played host to New York State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton as she presented the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce a $15,000 check to assist small businesses in the district.
Scarcella-Spanton, who represents the 23rd District serving the north shore of Staten Island, as well as parts of Southern Brooklyn that include Sea Gate, Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach and Sheepshead Bay, said she was excited to present the BCC with funds for the economic development of the area. She described the effort as “crucial and critical.”