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Construction Starts on Long-Planned Williamsburg Affordable Housing Buildings

Real Estate

Construction Starts on Long-Planned Williamsburg Affordable Housing Buildings

by Majo Cortes July 15, 2026

Culture House Opens New Art Gallery in Former Bank Vault Space

Culture

Culture House Opens New Art Gallery in Former Bank Vault Space

by Emma Davey July 15, 2026

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

What's Happening?

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

by Erin Conlon July 15, 2026

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

Eat & Drink

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

by Erin Conlon July 14, 2026

McCarren Tennis Association Breaks Ground on Lighting Project

Community

McCarren Tennis Association Breaks Ground on Lighting Project

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile July 14, 2026

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

Eat & Drink

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

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile July 13, 2026

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

News

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

by Jennifer Rosini-Gentile July 10, 2026

Gallery ATARAH Opens a New Summer Show This Weekend

Gallery ATARAH Opens a New Summer Show This Weekend

by Erin Conlon July 10, 2026July 9, 2026

Iconic Metal Bar Saint Vitus is Reopening in Bushwick

Iconic Metal Bar Saint Vitus is Reopening in Bushwick

by Majo Cortes July 10, 2026July 9, 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

by Emma Davey July 9, 2026July 9, 2026

Former Chez Ma Tante Chef Taking Over Restaurant Space at The Noble

Former Chez Ma Tante Chef Taking Over Restaurant Space at The Noble

by Emma Davey 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

by Majo Cortes July 9, 2026July 8, 2026

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Eat & Drink

El Punto Cubano Brings Cuban Jamaican Fusion to Williamsburg

El Punto Cubano Brings Cuban Jamaican Fusion to Williamsburg

“The home of the Cuban sandwich.”

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Amélie Café Offers Brazilian and Asian-Inspired Bites and Coffee

Amélie Café Offers Brazilian and Asian-Inspired Bites and Coffee

July 6, 2026July 2, 2026

Korean BBQ Restaurant Lalaon Opens in Williamsburg

Korean BBQ Restaurant Lalaon Opens in Williamsburg

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Enid’s Sign Unearths Fond Memories, But Bar Confirms It Is Not Reopening

Enid’s Sign Unearths Fond Memories, But Bar Confirms It Is Not Reopening

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Community

That Old Weed on the Boulevard

That Old Weed on the Boulevard

A tale of resiliency from a Greenpoint native.

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

City Declared June 21 as Ronnie Ortiz Jr. Day, Renaming a McCarren Park Softball Field

City Declared June 21 as Ronnie Ortiz Jr. Day, Renaming a McCarren Park Softball Field

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Williamsburg’s Leonard Library to Close for Another Two-Year Renovation Starting in 2027

Williamsburg’s Leonard Library to Close for Another Two-Year Renovation Starting in 2027

June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

What’s Happening, Greenpoint?

ID trees, find out if punk is dead, and more – What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (7/9-15)

ID trees, find out if punk is dead, and more – What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (7/9-15)

Our weekly guide to events.

by Erin Conlon July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Culture

NPR’s Tiny Desk is Coming to Greenpoint!

NPR’s Tiny Desk is Coming to Greenpoint!

Tiny Desk in Greenpoint this Thursday!

July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Local Gallery Dreams on Command Debuts First Group Show This Month

Local Gallery Dreams on Command Debuts First Group Show This Month

From July 11 through August 8.

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

“Drunken Noodles” Dreamily Depicts a Gay Brooklyn Summer (Including Cruising in McCarren Park)

“Drunken Noodles” Dreamily Depicts a Gay Brooklyn Summer (Including Cruising in McCarren Park)

Now playing at IFC Center.

June 30, 2026June 30, 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

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

Catering Company, The Chefs Agency, to Open a Cafe and Food Shop in Greenpoint This Fall

Catering Company, The Chefs Agency, to Open a Cafe and Food Shop in Greenpoint This Fall

June 18, 2026June 17, 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

Greenpoint’s Faurschou/Ilis Building Site Officially Turning into Condos

Greenpoint’s Faurschou/Ilis Building Site Officially Turning into Condos

At 148-150 Green Street.

by Emma Davey July 2, 2026July 2, 2026

Controversial Monitor Point Project Gets Approval from City Council Committee

Controversial Monitor Point Project Gets Approval from City Council Committee

June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Greenpoint Is Getting a 100% Affordable Housing Building on Oak Street

Greenpoint Is Getting a 100% Affordable Housing Building on Oak Street

June 17, 2026June 30, 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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