by Gina 
It’s easy to forget that Greenpoint is situated in a massive city, especially when we feel as safe in our neighborhood as we do. But, that’s just it–we live in a city of over 8 million people. And the unfortunate reality of being in an urban center is that we have to be extra aware of our surroundings and take some precautions to ensure that we don’t encounter a potentially dangerous situation.
That’s not to…
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Hi and thanks for the safety tips. Where is this community meeting going to be held on the 19th?
Church of the Ascension (127 Kent St)