Good evening, Greenpointers.
An incredibly vibrant June shows no signs of slowing! We’re closing out the month with some big developments in Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
So scrap those beach plans (of course it’s raining on a Saturday!) and let’s get down to it:
A surprisingly contentious campaign season comes to a close, with Claire Valdez clinching a victory in New York’s 7th congressional district. State Assemblymember Emily Gallagher was elected to another two-year term.
The election wasn’t the only big news in the neighborhood this week. A City Council committee just voted to approve the controversial Monitor Point project, making it all but certain to officially go through. Community members are calling on the city to deliver long-promised affordable housing at the former Greenpoint Hospital site.
Local parents say educational officials should implement more guardrails for the use of technology in schools.
The unearthed Enid’s signage stirred up the neighborhood’s hopes of a comeback. New proprietor Greenpoint Fish & Lobster has been cagey about their plans for the space, but the Enid’s team tells us officially that the beloved bar will not return.
A new management team reopened Jucy Lucy, which now features a Mexican menu. The Williamsburg waterfront has a new Korean BBQ spot, from the folks behind Ms. Ohno.
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In and around North Brooklyn
Poetica Coffee’s decision to ban Rep. Dan Goldman over his stance on Israel drew protestors to their Williamsburg location.
Why didn’t Antonio Reynoso win the NY-7 race? Hell Gate spoke to the Working Families Party to find out.