The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s annual half marathon and 5K will return this weekend. Registration is still open for the Brooklyn Greenway Half Marathon & 5K, which takes place on Sunday, October […]
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Greenpointers is a hyperlocal blog about Greenpoint, Brooklyn covering Ash to Apollo and everything in between.
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Windows Smashed at Williamsburg Synagogue During Rosh Hashanah
A South Williamsburg synagogue’s windows were smashed by a group of kids on Monday during the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the NYPD claim. WANTED: Criminal Mischief to a Synagogue at 89 […]
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Tidal Toast, Blessing of the Animals, North Brooklyn Boat Club Party + Fundraiser — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (10/2-10/8)
VENDOR CALL! Talented crafters, creators, designers, food purveyors, and small businesses … Do you have items to sell or promote? We are talking to YOU! Apply here to be part […]
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New Greek Gyro Shop Opening Soon, and More Changes to Greenpoint’s Dining Scene
In recent changes to the local dining landscape, Greenpoint will soon gain its only Greek gyro shop, and the neighborhood lost a ramen restaurant last month, amongst other closings. While […]
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Greenpoint Library Delayed as Hunters Point Library Opens
As the completion of the new Greenpoint Library has been pushed back a couple of months from the expected October opening date due to construction and permitting issues, the Hunters […]
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Williamsburg Joins the Million-Dollar Median Sale Price Club
More NYC neighborhoods have joined the million-dollar club this year — where median recorded sales prices are $ 1 million or higher — including Williamsburg for the first time, according to […]
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L Train Repairs Expected to Wrap April 2020
Repairs to the Canarsie Tunnel on the L train subway line will be completed in spring 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last weekend in a press conference at the Bedford […]
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VENDOR CALL! Join our 2019 “The Nutcracker” Holiday Market on Sunday, December 8th!
Get ready for a dreamy “The Nutcracker” themed festival of local shopping from a specially curated selection of indie makers at our annual Greenpointers Holiday Market!As always, we will have […]
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Large-Scale KAWS Sculpture Installed at “The Greenpoint”
A large-scale sculpture of the artist KAWS’ ‘ “Companion” figures is being installed at “The Greenpoint” residential development near the India Street waterfront. The installation appeared over the past weekend […]
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Greenpoint This Week: Gallagher Campaign Launch, Williamsburg Corporate Retail, Newtown Creek Mural, and More!
Happy Friday Greenpointers! While the Greenpoint Library is still under construction the “stunning” Hunters Point Library opened this week just across the Pulaski Bridge. If you’re up for a “clean […]