by Emma Davey 2025 is coming to a close, and like many other news sites, we’re trawling through this year’s stories in search of the ones that best reflect this past year, and specifically, what it meant for Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
There were undoubtedly some bright spots, but 2025 was often a dispiriting year from an editorial point of view. Sometimes it felt like we’d log on every day to discover a new business has closed. And anecdotally,…
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OVENLY CLOSED?!?
We really need a commercial good cause eviction law. GreenPot is now on the chopping block. Their landlord is doubling their rent and forcing them out in March. Please get their great vegan goods and support some lifelong locals while you can! Developers are making your neighborhood unlivable.
To that end if you like having PUBLIC PARKS especially during pandemics where there is not enough greenspace….come to the community board hearing mentioned above on 1/20 at the polish and slavic center at 6pm (where you vote). Developers like to flood these with people who are not your neighbors so you being there does make a difference!
There is also an info session tomorrow 1/8 at the library. Follow Save The Inlet for up to date info. Without your help the park you were promised and fought for for 20 years will be stolen by corporations who want to drive up your rent and close down your favorite spots! I’ll see you there!