The sweep occurred in freezing cold weather and cleared out long-term residents.
Category: Activism
Posted inCommunity
National Grid’s Appearance at a Local Elementary School Sparks Concern From Parents
The energy utility was at the school to pass out hats and gloves.
Posted inCommunity
Women’s History Month: Jan Peterson’s Decades-Long Commitment to Grassroots Leaders
Peterson founded the National Congress of Neighborhood Women in 1974.
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Women’s History Month: Mary White Ovington, Co-Founder of the Astral’s Greenpoint Settlement and the NAACP
Ovington fought for civil rights and improved conditions for the city’s poor.
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Greenpoint Neighbors Unite to Help Ukrainian Refugees
Consider making a donation through GoFundMe.
Posted inCommunity
Women’s History Month: How Frances Lucerna & El Puente Have Empowered Williamsburg Youth For Decades
The latest in our “Women’s History Month” series.
Posted inNews
Transportation Alternatives Calls For High-Quality Bike Lane Barriers on Grand Street
The group says that plastic barriers are not enough to protect the lane.
Posted inCommunity
Women’s History Month: How Sister Francis Kress Changed Newtown Creek for the Better
An award has since been created in her memory.
Posted inCommunity Cookbook
Community Cookbook: Baked Goods from Archestratus’ #CookForUkraine Fundraiser
The bake sale is on March 6.
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Potential “All Along” Project Would Highlight Contributions of Women Throughout History in Public Spaces Around New York City
There are only five statues of women in New York City parks.