Since September of last year, more than 250 measles cases have been documented in Williamsburg, and today New York City declared a public health emergency mandating that all residents receive a […]
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Greenpointers is a hyperlocal blog about Greenpoint, Brooklyn covering Ash to Apollo and everything in between.
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1940s Manhattan Avenue in Photos
Manhattan Avenue, like the rest of New York City, has seen a lot of changes since 1940, and here we’ve compiled a ‘before and after’ series of the northern stretch […]
Posted inCommunity
Donate Your Dress or Suit for Prom Season
Prom is one of those milestone moments that any high school student should have a chance to celebrate without the challenge of affording a ticket and required attire. That’s why […]
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Help Support PS 34 at the Art Party (4/11) and Online Auction
The parent-teacher association of PS 34 Oliver H. Perry Elementary School (131 Norman Ave.) is throwing its annual Art Party fundraiser on Thursday, April 11th, at 64 Dobbin St. from 7 […]
Posted inArt
Calling All Artists, Designers, Crafters! Sign Up For Greenpoint Open Studios 2019! (June 7 & 8)
Hey Greenpoint Artists! We are happy to announce that Greenpoint Open Studios is happening again this year on Saturday, June 8th & Sunday, June 9th! If you don’t already know, […]
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Enid’s Selling Chairs, Plates and Other Odds and Ends Today (4/3)
Enid’s (560 Manhattan Ave.) held its final brunch ever last Sunday and is now officially closed (yes, we’re still sad), but today you have a chance to own a piece […]
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‘Magazine’ Opens at Former Shayz Lounge With Emphasis on Fun
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 […]
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Smorgasburg Returns with 20 New Vendors in Williamsburg Saturday (4/6)
It’s officially spring and that means that East River State Park will soon be swamped with Smorgasburg attendees seeking out inventive and delicious eats on Saturday afternoons. Smorgasburg returns to […]
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PS 31’s Annual Fundraising Events Happening Now
Greenpoint’s PS 31 parent-teacher association is holding its largest fundraising event of the year with an online auction and Spring Gala/Neon Party happening Thursday, April 4th, at 67 West St at 2:30 […]
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121 Affordable Units Available at Eliot Spitzers’ 420 Kent Ave.
The NYC housing lottery is now open for 121 affordable units at 420 Kent Ave., the new luxury waterfront development from former Governor Eliot Spitzer; apply by May 29th. The […]