From 11am-1pm this Sunday (7/15) when you swing by the farmers market in McGolrick to pick up those oh-so-perfect summer cherries, you and your kids can enjoy lots of family-friendly activities. […]
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Greenpointers is a hyperlocal blog about Greenpoint, Brooklyn covering Ash to Apollo and everything in between.
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FREE Bag of Soil for Your Garden! (7/12)
If you haven’t been throwing your food waste scraps into the brown bins in front of your apartment, or don’t know how to start composting, this Department of Sanitation/Trees NY/NYC […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Anella: Closed Until Further Notice Due to a Fire
Some of you may have heard about local favorite Anella (222 Franklin Street) having closed indefinitely over the weekend, due to a fire that raged through the space. The damage appears […]
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Sumo Stew is Back Next Week! (7/17)
The biggest ever Sumo Stew is coming to East Williamsburg next Tuesday (7/17) at Arrogant Swine (173 Morgan Avenue) from 6-9pm. The event is hosted by photographer Michael Harlan Turkell and Harry […]
Posted inArt
Pete’s Mini Zine Fest is This Saturday! 7/14
The next installment of Pete’s Mini Zine Fest is coming up this Saturday, July 14th from 2-7pm! This zine-fest-in-a-bar has been going strong for eight years. Head on down to Pete’s […]
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Pics: North Brooklyn’s 4th of July Fireworks Were Lit
The secret is officially out: the best viewing areas for the 4th of July fireworks are hands down in Greenpoint. Here are some scenes from around the ‘hood during yesterday’s […]
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This Week’s Best Dance Parties! (July 4th Edition)
THE LOT RADIO 4th OF JULY BLOCK PARTY Wednesday, July 4th | 12pm-11pm The Lot Radio | 17 Nassau Avenue FREE; RSVP on Facebook The Lot Radio is again bringing […]
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Poolin’ So Hard: From Free to Fancy, Where You Can Dive In This Summer
McCarren Park Pool | 776 Lorimer Street, Williamsburg/Greenpoint Pro tips: Now open through Labor Day. Get ready to mix and mingle with your neighbors of all backgrounds and ages. The semi-recently […]
Posted inWellness
Practical Enlightenment: Modern Buddhism at Kadampa Meditation Center
On the Northside of Williamsburg, inside one of the many new towers that have arisen, sits Kadampa Meditation Center — a cozy, peaceful space with bright walls, golden Buddhas and […]
Posted inEnvironmental
Proposed School On Superfund Site — Community Meeting Tonight in Greenpoint! (6/28)
Once the site of a Halloween rave that never happened, and the superfund site of a former plastic manufacturer, NuHart Plastics is the location proposed for a new Greenpoint school […]