A public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday regarding the plans for a new elementary school in Greenpoint. The local school shortage, which Greenpointers reported on last October, and the contentious […]
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Young Fruit Plans Closing as Korean Cafe Opens on Nassau Avenue
A longtime Nassau Avenue market is closing just as a new coffee shop and Korean takeout spot is opening on the same side of the street one block away. Young […]
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St. Agrestis and Greenhook Ginsmiths Open Greenpoint Tasting Room
Did you know that world-class Italian inspired spirits and gin are brewed right here in Greenpoint? Now you can take a tour and learn about the production processes while […]
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Greenpoint This Week: Garden Employee Card Drive, Local/Global Art Gallery Opening, Trader Joes is Coming, and More!
Happy Friday Greenpointers! The holiday events continue this weekend with the Greencycle Swap at the Leonard Library (81 Devoe St.) on Saturday, and breakfast with Santa at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Academy […]
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Faurschou Foundation Opens With “The Red Bean Grows in the South” Exhibition Sunday (12/15)
The Faurschou Foundation (148 Green St.) will host its opening exhibition, “The Red Bean Grows in the South,” starting this Sunday from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Read the NY […]
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Photos: 94th Precinct’s Annual Toy Drive Brings Holiday Cheer
The 94th Precinct’s Annual Toy Drive brought holiday cheer to North Brooklyn kids and their families last Sunday (12/8) at 100 Dobbin St. The event was sponsored by Broadway Stages, New […]
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Proposed Williamsburg Waterfront Towers Includes Plan for Public Beach
New renderings were revealed yesterday of a proposed development by Two Trees Management on the Williamsburg waterfront at a former Con-Ed site (River St. between N. 1st and N. 3rd […]
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Greenpointer Launches Holiday Card Drive for Former Garden Employees
When news broke the day after Thanksgiving that the beloved Greenpoint market The Garden had closed after 25 years in the neighborhood, many people reached out to Greenpointers asking what could […]
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A/D/O Super Market, Greencycle Holiday Swap, Christmas Cumbia Party, Breakfast with Santa — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (12/11-12/17)
This Sunday, December 15th (11AM-7PM)Â at The A/D/O Shop (29 Norman Ave) Super Market, stock up on gifts for the design lover in your life as well as a few things […]
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EPA Hosts Newtown Creek Control Plan Comment Session in Greenpoint Wednesday (12/11)
A public comment period is currently open regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s Newtown Creek control plan to divert 61% of the creek’s raw sewage and wastewater overflow.