by Emma Davey Each year, Greenpoint residents look forward to the bright and colorful holiday lights that adorn Manhattan Avenue. And each year presents an opportunity for locals to help foot the bill, alongside local business owners.
Everything is a little more expensive this year (thanks, inflation!) and holiday lights are no exception. While some have balked at the $40,000 goal, business owners say the cost of lights has increased in recent years.Â
In an interview from 2021,…
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Hi there, thanks for this article. The hyperlink for the fundraiser event goes to the GoFundme. Is there a separate website in info for the in-person event?
Thx to Donna and looking forward to everyone coming together
Hi there, both fundraisers are GoFundMe campaigns. I’m not aware of any in-person events, but let me know if I missed something.