We still make stuff around here. These ergonomic baby spoons? Made in New York. via Facebook We used to make things in America, or so at least that’s what cartoonish politicians grasping for manliness and Sam Elliot beer commercial voiceovers are always telling us. The thing is, maybe those people should pay a visit to New York City, aka Real America, where we still make all kinds of shit. In fact, now would be the perfect time for them to visit, because BLDG92 (63 Flushing Avenue) at the Brooklyn Navy Yard is hosting three free discussions with Brooklyn makers in diverse fields over the next two weeks, so that you might learn from their wisdom. BLDG92′s “Making it in NYC” program is exploring all the useful stuff and successful people behind said stuff that are coming out of New York. Up first in the program, Etsy’s Dana Mauriello will talk with entrepreneurs… Read More