The USS Monitor, built here in Greenpoint by Continental Ironworks in 1862, was one of the first iron-clad battle ships in the US Navy. During the Civil War, the Monitor […]
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Lucie Levine is the founder of Archive on Parade, a local tour and event company that aims to take New York’s fascinating history out of the archives and into the streets. She’s a Native New Yorker, licensed New York City tour guide, and freelance writer with a passion for the city’s social, political and cultural history.
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Mow your lawn, slurp your noodles — The Hook-up (6/15)
Happy Friday, Greenpoint! You know how it is here in North Brooklyn — another week, another waterfront development… Get the first look at the three towers proposed for the site […]
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Adelina’s teams up with Archestratus for Perfect Pairing This Monday (6/18)
Swing by Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint Avenue) this Monday, June 18th, for a perfect pairing of all things Italian: chef Dustin Harder will team up with natural wine maker Joseph Pedicini […]
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DJ Spooky, Botanical Printmaking, Greenpoint Walking Tour and Freak Flag Fest — What’s Happening Greenpoint (6/13-6/19)
PARTY TO PROTECT OUR LIVES Littlefield | 635 Sackett St Saturday, June 16th | 8pm-2am The night, which will raise funds and awareness for Moms Demand Action, a division of […]
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Newtown Creek is Getting a New Living Dock
Do you feel alive, Greenpoint? Well, the valiant conservationists at Newtown Creek Alliance certainly do. The good folks at NCA have announced plans for a second Living Dock in Newtown […]
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Docking, Driving, Building and Borrowing — The Hook-up (6/8)
Happy Friday, Greenpoint! Now you’re really living — because the Newtown Creek Alliance has announced plans for the construction and installation of a second Living Dock within Newtown Creek. And […]
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Brokelyn Northside Showcase, Lot Radio BBQ, Flux-a-Thon, Twinsanity and Taste of Bushwick — What’s Happening Greenpoint (6/6 – 6/12)
Saturday @The Knitting Factory (361 Metropolitan Ave) Brokelyn teams up with Supercrush Studio to present an official Northside Festival Showcase! With Grim Streaker, Native Sun, Lola Pistola, and Yaasss is […]
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Share Your Memories with Greenpoint Library’s Environmental Oral History Project
Greenpoint is getting a brand new Library and Environmental Center, and your memories can be part of its collection! On June 23rd, the new library will begin the “Greenpoint Oral […]
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Banking on New Development — The Hook-up (6/1)
There were some major Real Estate stories in the news this week. First, Greenpoint Savings Bank (807 Manhattan Avenue) has been sold to investor Jack Terzi for $10 Million. While […]
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Greenpoint and South Williamsburg Ferry Landings Closed for Repairs
NYC Ferry Service South Williamsburg and Greenpoint has been suspended for maintenance work. Greenpoint landing abruptly went out of service yesterday afternoon, and South Williamsburg has been shuttered since Sunday, […]