There's a lot - still - going on in Brooklyn! The borough continues to attract young people in businesses producing and distributing food and beverage products, that come with a "hometown" label, making Brooklyn a compelling lending consideration.

Everyone's bullish about Staten Island! The Wheel, affordable housing, new retail, restaurants, great views, entertainment. All within reach of Manhattan. Great progress but must deal with inadequate public transportation on the Island.

A Broadway angel - so exciting. Reality is that only one in four plays are winners - making money, providing royalties. It's a risky business and hard work! Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Barbara Whitman "live" their latest production, "Fun Home."

Stewie Stone, a comic's comic, and Dave Konig, 3 time Emmy Award winning tv host and headlining comedian discuss "standup" comedy. According to Stewie Stone, comedy began in strip clubs. Dave Konig says, you've got to love it and "learn big" when you bomb

Jersey City, with New Jersey's second largest population is expected to be in first place by 2016. New York is easily accessible; Jersey City provides much of Manhattan's work force. Development is transforming formerly neglected areas. Rents are cheaper.

Panelists discuss their projects, developing residential space throughout the five boroughs. The role of the 421-a tax abatement program to residential development was an important part of the conversation.

With real estate prices on the rise, non-profits have an opportunity to reconsider ways to reach their current and future goals. Some look to offload properties that are no longer of value to their community or to relocate to other areas in need.

"The Deli Man" has brought new attention to the food many of us have relished all our lives. In 1931, New Yorkers could find their favorite Kosher deli from 1,500 establishments. Today, the choice is down to 15. Why and what to do about it?

Determining to whom a bank will lend money may be both a science and an art. Covering many topics: crowdfunding: viewed skeptically; over 55 resident communities: aging community; and more, all felt confident that 2015 would be a solid year.

The Internet has revolutionized public relations in the 21st century. In the past, PR meant the media-articles, ads-screened for accuracy and quality. Today, the Internet allows almost anyone to put out a message, resulting in exaggeration and clutter.