Rotimi Akinnuoye

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Handling food-and-drink operations

A Bed Stuy literary salon backed by journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones cleared a regulatory hurdle. The New York State Liquor Authority issued a Food & Beverage license on Sept 24 to Black Star Project BK, the entity running the planned venue at 339 Macon St.

Updated Sep 26