A few weeks ago the Williamsburg location of Awoke Vintage (132 N 5th Street) suffered a devastating fire in the middle of the night around 3am. The cause is undetermined, but the owners […]
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Greenpointers is a hyperlocal blog about Greenpoint, Brooklyn covering Ash to Apollo and everything in between.
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Final Greenpoint Clean Up Day This Saturday!
Greenpoint is a busy neighborhood where local residents coexist right next to or sometimes right on top of industry—and often that means we have special needs for trash pick-up and recycling. Greenpoint Clean […]
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Pete’s Mini Zine Fest This Weekend!
Pete’s Mini Zine Fest, Greenpoint’s 6-year-old under-the-radar zine fest will be hosted at Pete’s Candy Store (709 Lorimer Street) this Saturday afternoon and promises good hangs, good conversation, and awesome zines! You’ll get […]
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Neighbors Allied for Good Growth Community Map Fair
This Wednesday, July 27th at the McCarren Pool Community Room (776 Lorimer Street) from 6:30pm–8:30pm, Neighbors Allied for Good Growth are hosting a science fair-style event with justice-driven maps on display and […]
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Volunteer In The Transmitter Park Butterfly Garden This Saturday July 23
This Saturday, July 23rd, join the GCEF-funded Greenpoint Parks Community Stewardship Program for fun and exploration in Transmitter Park’s garden, home to many bird- and butterfly-friendly plants! Learn how to identify […]
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Memorial Bike Ride For Hit And Run Victim, Sunday 7/17
Cyclist Matthew von Ohlen was tragically struck by a motorist on Grand Street in Williamsburg over the July 4th weekend—the vehicle did not stop, and police had reason to believe the driver […]
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Volunteers: Cleanup at the Newtown Creek Living Dock This Sunday
Please join the Newtown Creek Alliance in helping to clean up and improve the North Henry Street shoreline site this Sunday. Volunteers can assist with tasks like garbage pickup, weed removal, planting and […]
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Bastille Day at Le Gamin Tonight!
Celebrate Bastille Day at Le Gamin (108 Franklin Street) tonight! 3 Course Menu for $17.89
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Go Camping in Bushwick Inlet Park This Saturday Night!
When was the last time you ever camped out on New York park land? This Saturday July 9th at 7pm, join Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams, Open Space Alliance […]
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The City’s Offer to Purchase Last Piece for Promised Park Expires on August 8th
Bushwick Inlet Park is 11 acres away from being realized and the city is trying to make good on the promise it made over a decade ago by its offer […]