Time to talk about our favorite superfund Nuhart Plastics again. Recent developments are underway to turn the festering superfund site into affordable luxury apartments. Disturbed at that thought? Chew […]
Posts by Author Archives: Kim M
Kim is a native New Yorker, local activist and writer. When she's not writing books or playing Erin Brockovich with her Save Greenpoint peeps, you will see her whipping around Greenpoint on her bike, chatting it up with folks, and sharing stories about what it is about her hometown that makes life worth living.
Follow her on twitter @kimasson or www.kimmassonwrites.com
Posted inArt, Community
A Greenpoint Artist was Brutally Attacked and Needs our Help!
Boy oh boy, are things are getting rough on this northern tip of Greenpoint. If it wasn’t bad enough neighbors are having to deal with insane rent increases, head-splitting piling […]
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GPL cuts down 75 yr old trees. Parks Dept scoops up $414,000 in Restitution Fees
In recent weeks, some of you may have spotted the mutilation of 5 trees bordering the northern edge of Barge Park. These trees, identified as 75 yr old London Plane […]
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It’s about time! Greenpoint Avenue Bridge gets Dedicated Bike Lane!
Whether in driving a car or riding a bike, at some point or we all have experienced the hair-raising ride across Greenpoint Avenue’s treacherous J.J Byrne Memorial Bridge. For years […]
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Greenpoint Landing Throws a Party & Doesn’t Invite the Community
What does gourmet ice cream and shovels have in common? Nothing really. But throw in some sand and a couple of key photo-ops with politicians and you’d be at a […]
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Curb Your Litter Hits Greenpoint Streets
We’ve been talking a lot about trash these days. Whether it’s about the pilot composting program or the new Big Belly Solar Bins hitting the streets, garbage is a serious […]
Posted inArt, Community, Culture, Eat & Drink, Events, News
Calling all Volunteers! N. Brooklyn’s PRIDE Festival Needs Our Help!
Hey hey Greenpointers! Have you got your bells on yet? If not, you better do it soon because Williamsburg’s  first ever Gay Pride Festival is popping this Saturday, June 20th, […]
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Trash Talk: CB1 is Pissed over Solar Compactors Coming to the Hood
If you thought the pilot composting program was good idea for Greenpoint then wait until you hear the latest news coming from the Department of Sanitation. The agency has officially […]
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Watch Out CitiStorage. Eminent Domain Wants to Head Your Way!
Let me tell you Greenpointers, it’s no fun being the bearer of bad news. And yet here I am, again, to warn you about the latest doozy to hit Bushwick […]
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Can Small Businesses Survive in North Brooklyn? Not Without Our Help
In the past year covering Greenpoint happenings, I have written about more local businesses closing than I care to remember. A simple peek on Manhattan Avenue shows a smattering of […]