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‘Magazine’ Opens at Former Shayz Lounge With Emphasis on Fun

by Greenpointers StaffApril 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Magazine (130 Franklin St.) opened last night with a packed house at the former home of Shayz Lounge. The new bar emphasizes a fun atmosphere and friendly, unpretentious service, co-founder […]

Posted inCommunity, Events, News

The Fascinating “King of Greenpoint” at Shayz Lounge

by Erik KeithleyOctober 19, 2016October 19, 2016

Last night, local historian, teacher, and author Geoffrey Cobb delighted a full house at Shayz Lounge (130 Franklin Street) with a selection of readings from his latest book, The King […]

Posted inEvents, Reading

The Namesake Behind McGuinness Blvd: Learn about “The King of Greenpoint” at Shayz Lounge Tonight! (10/18)

by Julia MOctober 18, 2016October 18, 2016

In a neighborhood where we like to keep it real, Pete McGuinness’ legacy lives on in much more than McGuinness Blvd. He was larger than life and one of the […]

Posted inHistorical Greenpoint

This Day in Greenpoint History: A Little Rascal Commits Grand Larceny

by Erin ConlonAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022

The incident took place at what is now the bar, Little Rascal.

Posted inEat & Drink

Little Rascal Brings Creative Cocktails to Franklin Street

by Jennifer Rosini-GentileJune 1, 2022June 1, 2022

Little Rascal opened a Greenpoint outpost with creative cocktails and a gorgeous garden.

Posted inEat & Drink

Remembering Bars and Restaurants Greenpoint Lost in 2020

by Melissa Kravitz HoeffnerJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021

2020 was rough for independent businesses

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Magazine Bar To Close At End Of September

by Melissa Kravitz HoeffnerSeptember 15, 2020September 19, 2020

The pandemic’s ongoing devastation is taking its toll on local and independently-owned businesses, including popular spots that seemed to rebound when New York reopened in June. Franklin Street’s latest casualty, […]

McGolrick Park, photo by Megan Penmann
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint

A Greenpoint Irish Primer for St. Patrick’s Day

by Geoff CobbMarch 15, 2019

Most people associate Greenpoint with the Polish community, but our area has a long and deep connection to Ireland. Let’s answer a few questions to prepare you fully to celebrate […]

Posted inNews

Rapid Change for Franklin Street Businesses

by Aaron SimonJanuary 4, 2019January 4, 2019

Manhattan Avenue isn’t the only Greenpoint shopping corridor experiencing a rapid change in its businesses. The stretch of Franklin Street from N. 15 Street to Commercial Street has seen a shakeup in the […]

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The Greenpoint Palaces’ Rebirth and Revitalization

by Geoff CobbNovember 28, 2018November 28, 2018

When Greenpointers hear the word ‘change’ lately, they shudder. Many of the recent changes affecting local institutions have not been positive. Beloved stores have closed, landmarks have been demolished and […]

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