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Politicians and Activists Denounce Planned DOT Parking Lot
A broad coalition of politicians and activists criticized the Department of Transportation’s plan for a paid parking lot underneath the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway during a public Zoom meeting Thursday evening. Representatives […]
Food Scrap Drop-Off Returns to McCarren Greenmarket
After a five-month break as COVID-19 swept New York City, GrowNYC’s food scrap drop-off site has returned to the McCarren Park Greenmarket (N 12 Street and Driggs Avenue) on Saturdays […]
Yemeni Coffee Shop Qahwah House Opens on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg
Williamsburg’s first Yemeni coffee shop is now open on Bedford Avenue near the L train. Qahwah House (162 Bedford Ave.) opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony last Sunday, making it the second […]
Coronavirus Self-Testing Now Available in Greenpoint and Williamsburg
As NYC continues to experience an uptick in COVID-19 cases in November, the city has introduced self-testing sites in Greenpoint and Williamsburg to help people get tested for the virus. […]
Thursday Spotlight: Fripp’s Music Brings South Carolina Lore to Brooklyn
You might wonder where you are while listening to Fripp’s lyrical and transportive new EP, “Body Work.” The five enchanting songs paint inviting but distinct topographies: a hilltop for stargazing, a seaside home, […]
Mass Celebrations in North Brooklyn Follow Electoral Defeat of Donald Trump
The communal jubilation in Greenpoint and Williamsburg following the electoral defeat of Donald Trump brought North Brooklynites together on Saturday afternoon in numbers perhaps not seen since the start of […]
NORTH BROOKLYN COVID-19 LOCAL BUSINESS IMPACT PROJECT
Are you a business that is currently located (or was before the March 20,2020 shutdown) in Williamsburg or Greenpoint, Brooklyn? Did you recently close, temporarily close, pivot your services, or relocate? Are you fundraising or applying for PPP? We want to hear from you!
Politics
Male District Leader Nomination Announced for North Brooklyn’s Assembly District 50
North Brooklyn’s newly elected female District Leader and Greenpoint native Kristina Naplatarski, has announced her pick for assembly district 50’s new male District Leader. Naplatarski unseated longtime incumbent Linda Minucci […]
Community
17th Annual Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade Happening Saturday (10-31)
Townsquare will hold their annual children’s Halloween parade this weekend in Greenpoint. The 17th annual Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade will meet in front of the Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble […]
Eat & Drink
The Meat Hook Launches Curbside Smokehouse
Those eager for comfort food on the go have a new, meaty option in the neighborhood. The Meat Hook (397 Graham Ave), the whole animal butcher, known for their excellent […]
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