Defying the grim news of locally-owned businesses closing by the dozen in Greenpoint and Williamsburg during the 2020 pandemic year, a guitar luthier is transitioning his business into a new […]
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Greenpointers is a hyperlocal blog about Greenpoint, Brooklyn covering Ash to Apollo and everything in between.
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Ferry Service Restored in Greenpoint After Three Day Pause
Ferry service at the India Street Pier was restored at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday following an abrupt three day pause in service casuing confusion for East River commuters. Last […]
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The Greenpoint Library is Officially Open
A virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for the Greenpoint Library (107 Norman Ave.) is currently underway with a livestream of speeches at the library entrance. View the livestream on the Greenpoint Library’s […]
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Greenpoint Library Opens With Virtual Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday
In an opening ceremony fit for pandemic times, the Greenpoint Library (107 Norman Ave.) will debut during a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 20th. Visitors to the newly […]
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Fashion Sundae Episode 46
Its nearing the close of peak fall in New York and the colorful Autumn leaves are inspiring bright outfits in North Brooklyn. For Episode 46 of Fashion Sundae, Watching New York is […]
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New York Sports Club Permanently Closes Greenpoint Gym
New York Sports Club’s 114 Greenpoint Avenue location is now permanently closed as fitness centers struggle to stay in business during the pandemic. “Sorry for the inconvenience this location has […]
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East Williamsburg Shooting Leaves Man Dead on Bushwick Avenue
A 37-year-old man was fatally shot on Tuesday afternoon while sitting in a car in East Williamsburg, multiple news outlets report. Police responded to a call at Powers Street and […]
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Bushwick Inlet Park Petition Calls for Damaged Turf to Be Replaced
A petition from the advocacy group Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park is asking for the turf to be replaced on the field near the Williamsburg waterfront at Kent Avenue between […]
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Union Pool Closing for Winter, Reopening in Spring 2021
Williamsburg nightlife staple Union Pool (484 Union Ave.) will close up shop for the approaching winter months with plans to reopen in Spring 2021. “With concern for the safety and […]
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Brooklyn Community Board 1 to Host October’s Virtual Public Meeting Tuesday
Brooklyn Community Board 1 will hold its October public meeting and board hearing this week with the fiscal year 2022 budget priorities on the agenda. The one hour meeting is […]