by Emma Davey During the holiday season, The Springs (224 Franklin St.) is a winter wonderland, replete with festive decorations and drinks. Unfortunately, the party’s over, and it’s not just because the holidays have wrapped up.
According to its website, “The Springs has served its last slushy.”
The full statement reads:
“When we started on this corner in 2008 (we were called t.b.d. back then), Greenpoint was a very different place — no high rises, lots of parking…
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Good riddance. The Springs brought the worst young Manhattan crowd to Greenpoint. It was never a neighborhood staple.
Well that explains the poor service and horrible drinks.