Last week, we took a deep dive into the Historic Preservation Commission’s interactive landmarks map to check out the historic landmarks scattered around Greenpoint. Unfortunately, not all of the storied […]
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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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Greenpoint’s New Library and Environmental Center Touted as Example of Architecture’s Power to Build Community
The Greenpoint community, joined by students from PS 34 and public officials including Coucilman Stephen Levin, Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna and Assemblyman Joe Lentol, broke ground on our new […]
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Opening and Closing — The Hookup (1/5)
As we brave a blizzard, and begin to close out the opening week of 2018, the news itself was full of openings and closings. While we reported earlier this week […]
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Super Burrito Opens at Brooklyn Bazaar Tonight (1/4)
Super Burrito, the California-style Mexican joint that first brought its fare to the Rockaways last summer, is taking over the restaurant space at Brooklyn Bazaar (150 Greenpoint Avenue) as of […]
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Polish and American Carols Concert Tonight (1/4)
Thinking of braving the cold? If you’re intrepid, and you can make it into Manhattan, The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland (233 Madison Avenue) is holding their merry […]
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The Hist List: Every Official Historic Landmark in Greenpoint
Do you want to know about the extraordinary history all around you? (Yes!!) Well you’re in luck. The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission has just released a revamped version […]
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Loaves and Fishes: The Hook-up (12/29)
Hey, Greenpoint! Hope you’re keeping warm in this frigid weather, and enjoying the swing time between Christmas and the New Year. You might be merry, but the news cycle was […]
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Pricey Condos, Pretty Parkland and How to Buy Your Apartment for $100 — The Hook-up 12/22
Happy Holidays, Greenpoint! Greenpoint’s festive lights, abundance of holiday markets, and glorious array of bakeries has us all set for merry making. While we have some great ideas for last […]
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Another Cycling Fatality in North Brooklyn
In a situation painfully familiar in North Brooklyn, a cyclist lost his life on Tuesday as he was traveling along Metropolitan Avenue. The 30 year-old victim was killed around 12:30pm, […]
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“Serial Squatter” Terrorizes Greenpoint
We’ve all heard our fair share of roommate horror stories, but this one might take the cake. Greenpoint resident Pinar Yolacan was forced to share her apartment for months with […]