Last week, I had the privilege to see a remastered print of Ken Burns’ 1981 film, Brooklyn Bridge, at the Brooklyn Museum. The documentary had me feeling all the feelings […]
Posts by Author Archives: Lucie Levine
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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Meet Captain William Glynn, the New Head of the 94th Precinct
Captain William E. Glynn took over as commanding officer of the 94th Precinct on November 22nd, and formally introduced himself to Greenpoint at the Community Council Meeting on December 6th. […]
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On the Struggle Bus: The MTA finally reveals its plans for L-Pocalypse
As we reported earlier this week, the MTA has taken a glacial approach to coming up with an alternative transit plan for commuters who will be affected when L train […]
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William Sheridan Playground Will Have its First Community Meeting Tonight (12/12)
Friends of William Sheridan Playground welcomes all community members to the Auditorium of PS 84 (250 Berry Street) for a community meeting from 6:15-7:30 tonight. Friends of the Playground hope […]
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Join our News Editor for Trivia This Wednesday (12/13) at Archestratus
Hi Everybody! It’s Trivia time again. Please join me at Archestratus this Wednesday for December Trivia. Expect holiday categories (and cheer)! As always, food, drink, and the title of Trivia […]
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History of Greenpoint’s Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union
You may have noticed a Polish and Slavic Federal Credit Union (140 Greenpoint Avenue and 100 McGuinness Blvd) booth this weekend at our Winter Candyland Holiday Market. That’s because the PSFCU […]
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The City is Still Without a Plan for L-pocalypse and North Brooklyn is Trying to Hold Leaders Accountable
When it comes to the Zombie Apocalypse, you’re officially covered. The Pentagon has been prepared to resist the undead menace since 2011, when the headquarters of United States strategic command […]
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Going Postal: The Woes of the South 4th Street Post Office
There are a lot of post offices in New York City, from grand Beaux Arts gems to inspiring Art Deco projects. A survey of New York post offices can offer […]
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Suspects, Signage and Skyscrapers — The Hook-up (12/8)
Here at Greenpointers, we’re gearing up for our Winter Candyland Holiday Market, and we hope you’ll join us on Sunday for the fun at the Greenpoint Loft (67 West Street). […]
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Anti-Gentrification Panel Discussion in Long Island City Tonight (12/4)
The Queens Anti-Gentrification Project and Progress Queens will be hosting an event tonight called “Money, Power and Politics: Queens Democrats Examined.” The Queens County Democratic Party is also known as […]