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Two New Frozen Yogurt Shops, Fira and Birdie’s, Opening in Williamsburg

Eat & Drink

Two New Frozen Yogurt Shops, Fira and Birdie’s, Opening in Williamsburg

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile July 23, 2026

Kingsland Wildflowers Festival Celebrates 10 Years in Greenpoint

Culture

Kingsland Wildflowers Festival Celebrates 10 Years in Greenpoint

by Emma Davey July 23, 2026

New Seasonal Spot Swaine’s to Open This Fall in Former Home of Pomp and Circumstance

Eat & Drink

New Seasonal Spot Swaine’s to Open This Fall in Former Home of Pomp and Circumstance

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile July 22, 2026

Support local artisans, go for a run, and more – What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (7/23-29)

What's Happening?

Support local artisans, go for a run, and more – What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (7/23-29)

by Erin Conlon July 22, 2026

Greenpoint Sushi Staple Wasabi Closing After 26 Years

Eat & Drink

Greenpoint Sushi Staple Wasabi Closing After 26 Years

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile July 21, 2026

Meet “Meet Cute,” the Greenpoint Film Studio Capturing Your Love Story

Local Business

Meet “Meet Cute,” the Greenpoint Film Studio Capturing Your Love Story

by Emma Davey July 21, 2026

Williamsburg and Greenpoint Get More Than 300 New Street Trees

Environmental

Williamsburg and Greenpoint Get More Than 300 New Street Trees

by Majo Cortes July 20, 2026

How Local Restaurant Lulla’s Became a Volunteer Hub Amid Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela

How Local Restaurant Lulla’s Became a Volunteer Hub Amid Devastating Earthquakes in Venezuela

by Emma Davey July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Greenpoint This Week: Art Gallery at Cannabis Dispensary, City Council Approves Monitor Point, and More

Greenpoint This Week: Art Gallery at Cannabis Dispensary, City Council Approves Monitor Point, and More

by Emma Davey July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Greenpoint’s Blue Light Speak Cheesy Closing This Weekend

Greenpoint’s Blue Light Speak Cheesy Closing This Weekend

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Greenpoint’s Monitor Point Project Officially Approved by New York City Council

Greenpoint’s Monitor Point Project Officially Approved by New York City Council

by Emma Davey July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Japanese and Latin-Inspired Bar, Dokidoki, Opens in Williamsburg

Japanese and Latin-Inspired Bar, Dokidoki, Opens in Williamsburg

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile July 17, 2026July 16, 2026

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Eat & Drink

Design Store Teak Rebrands as Lägenheten, Adding Swedish Candy to the Mix

Design Store Teak Rebrands as Lägenheten, Adding Swedish Candy to the Mix

They added a Swedish candy pick and mix bar.

July 16, 2026July 21, 2026

‘Dancy Dive Bar’ Shenanigans Opened Below Kinda Nice This Weekend

‘Dancy Dive Bar’ Shenanigans Opened Below Kinda Nice This Weekend

July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

Pizza 4P’s Opens in Greenpoint’s 50 Norman Complex

Pizza 4P’s Opens in Greenpoint’s 50 Norman Complex

July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Greenpoint This Week: Dreams on Command’s Art Show, El Punto Cubano, and More

Greenpoint This Week: Dreams on Command’s Art Show, El Punto Cubano, and More

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Community

Greenpoint at Work: Mark Broussard of Dixie Foam Beds

Greenpoint at Work: Mark Broussard of Dixie Foam Beds

Our latest ‘Greenpoint at Work’ interview.

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026

McCarren Tennis Association Breaks Ground on Lighting Project

McCarren Tennis Association Breaks Ground on Lighting Project

July 14, 2026July 13, 2026

That Old Weed on the Boulevard

That Old Weed on the Boulevard

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Greenpoint at Work: Arthur & Ash of Chasing Tailor

Greenpoint at Work: Arthur & Ash of Chasing Tailor

July 1, 2026June 30, 2026

What’s Happening, Greenpoint?

Get your hands dirty, brew kombucha, and more – What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (7/16-22)

Get your hands dirty, brew kombucha, and more – What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (7/16-22)

Our weekly guide to events.

by Erin Conlon July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Culture

Culture House Opens New Art Gallery in Former Bank Vault Space

Culture House Opens New Art Gallery in Former Bank Vault Space

The Vault Gallery opens on July 17.

July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Gallery ATARAH Opens a New Summer Show This Weekend

Gallery ATARAH Opens a New Summer Show This Weekend

With works from over 25 artists.

July 10, 2026July 9, 2026

Iconic Metal Bar Saint Vitus is Reopening in Bushwick

Iconic Metal Bar Saint Vitus is Reopening in Bushwick

Greenpoint’s metal bar is back (in Bushwick)!

July 10, 2026July 9, 2026

Politics

Claire Valdez Wins NY-7 Congressional Primary

Claire Valdez Wins NY-7 Congressional Primary

The DSA won big last night.

by Emma Davey June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Greenpointers Primary Election Guide 2026

Greenpointers Primary Election Guide 2026

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Greenpointers Candidate Questionnaire, State Assembly District 50

Greenpointers Candidate Questionnaire, State Assembly District 50

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Local Business

Inside Kubuś Photo Service: Greenpoint’s Oldest Film Lab Faces an Uncertain Future

Inside Kubuś Photo Service: Greenpoint’s Oldest Film Lab Faces an Uncertain Future

Stop by and support!

by Julia M June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Korean BBQ Restaurant Lalaon Opens in Williamsburg

Korean BBQ Restaurant Lalaon Opens in Williamsburg

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Greenpoint’s Jucy Lucy Debuts Mexican Menu from New Management Team

Greenpoint’s Jucy Lucy Debuts Mexican Menu from New Management Team

June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Openings & Closings

Japanese-Inspired Chain Pizza 4P’s Will Open First US Location in Greenpoint

Japanese-Inspired Chain Pizza 4P’s Will Open First US Location in Greenpoint

Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, Balera, Opens Soon in Former Home of Da Francesco

Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, Balera, Opens Soon in Former Home of Da Francesco

March 19, 2026March 22, 2026

Bakery Chain Paris Baguette to Open in Greenpoint

Bakery Chain Paris Baguette to Open in Greenpoint

March 18, 2026March 22, 2026

Real Estate

Construction Starts on Long-Planned Williamsburg Affordable Housing Buildings

Construction Starts on Long-Planned Williamsburg Affordable Housing Buildings

The area is getting 390 new affordable apartments in total.

by Majo Cortes July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Former Urban Outfitters Building in Williamsburg Turning Into a New Members-Only Club

Former Urban Outfitters Building in Williamsburg Turning Into a New Members-Only Club

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Lidl to Open in East Williamsburg, But Date Remains Unclear

Lidl to Open in East Williamsburg, But Date Remains Unclear

July 9, 2026July 8, 2026

Crime

NYPD Investigate Unknown Object Outside of Greenpoint’s Historic Bank Building

NYPD Investigate Unknown Object Outside of Greenpoint’s Historic Bank Building

Details are limited.

by Emma Davey June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Police Searching for Driver Who Smashed Into a School Bus and Several Parked Cars in Greenpoint

Police Searching for Driver Who Smashed Into a School Bus and Several Parked Cars in Greenpoint

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Man Arrested for Anti-LGBTQ+ Assault on L Train at Lorimer Street Station

Man Arrested for Anti-LGBTQ+ Assault on L Train at Lorimer Street Station

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Little Poland

Vegan Grocer GreenPot Closing at the End of March

Vegan Grocer GreenPot Closing at the End of March

A GoFundMe has been set up.

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile January 28, 2026March 22, 2026

Karczma’s Owner Reopens Christina’s as Retro Polish Restaurant This Weekend

Karczma’s Owner Reopens Christina’s as Retro Polish Restaurant This Weekend

May 20, 2025March 22, 2026

New Mural on Driggs Avenue Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising

New Mural on Driggs Avenue Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising

August 2, 2024March 22, 2026

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