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Posts by Author Archives: Geoff Cobb

Geoffrey Cobb is a Brooklyn high school history teacher and writer of the blog historicgreenpoint.wordpress.com. He has lived in Greenpoint for over 20years and is the author of a book on the history of the area, "Greenpoint Brooklyn's Forgotten Past."

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Elizabeth Crowley is Running for State Senate District 59: Interview with Greenpointers

by Geoff CobbJune 22, 2022June 22, 2022

The primary election will take place on August 23.

Posted inCommunity

How One Greenpoint Local Is Giving Back to Ukrainian Refugees in Poland

by Geoff CobbApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022

Roman Belopolsky felt compelled to help.

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A Worker from Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop Grieves for Her Native Ukraine

by Geoff CobbMarch 17, 2022March 17, 2022

“Innocent people shouldn’t suffer,” says Svitlana Geras.

Posted inCommunity

Greenpoint Neighbors Unite to Help Ukrainian Refugees

by Geoff CobbMarch 15, 2022March 15, 2022

Consider making a donation through GoFundMe.

Posted inCommunity

9/11 Twenty Years on, Painful Memories That Will Never Fade

by Geoff CobbSeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021

It’s hard to believe 20 years have passed

Posted inEat & Drink

Sampling Italian Street Food at Salsa Greenpoint

by Geoff CobbAugust 10, 2021August 9, 2021

Eat authentic Italian street food on a quiet Greenpoint street.

Posted inEat & Drink

Salsa Greenpoint is Serving Neapolitan Pizza with Passion

by Geoff CobbJune 9, 2021June 5, 2021

Salsa has a great vibe.

Posted inArt

Artist Richie Adomako Discusses His Greenpoint Exhibition

by Geoff CobbNovember 10, 2020November 10, 2020

I recently had the good fortune to meet Richie Adomako, a Ghanaian artist who is equal parts charming and talented. His exhibition: THE KILLING OF WHALES, is showing at the […]

Posted inHistorical Greenpoint

The Williamsburg Bridge Transformed Local Culture

by Geoff CobbOctober 2, 2020October 2, 2020

When did Williamsburg become a Jewish area? When did the mafia form locally and how active were they in North Brooklyn? Who are some of the many famous people who […]

Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint

Great “Open Studios” from Greenpoint’s Past

by Geoff CobbMay 31, 2019May 31, 2019

Greenpoint Open Studios is the weekend of June 8th and 9th and is a special time in the area as about 400 artists open their studios to thousands of art […]

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