by Emma Davey 
Greenpoint’s Pencil Factory (61 Greenpoint Avenue) is now home to a new art studio, open to kids, teens, and adults alike. We spoke with studio founder Ben Margherita to find out more about his new business.
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your connection to the neighborhood.
I moved to Williamsburg about 12 years ago from Manhattan and just fell in love with the area. My favorite evening walk would be to Greenpoint…
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