Manhattan Avenue, like the rest of New York City, has seen a lot of changes since 1940, and here we’ve compiled a ‘before and after’ series of the northern stretch […]
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Donate Your Dress or Suit for Prom Season
Prom is one of those milestone moments that any high school student should have a chance to celebrate without the challenge of affording a ticket and required attire. That’s why […]
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Help Support PS 34 at the Art Party (4/11) and Online Auction
The parent-teacher association of PS 34 Oliver H. Perry Elementary School (131 Norman Ave.) is throwing its annual Art Party fundraiser on Thursday, April 11th, at 64 Dobbin St. from 7 […]
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Enid’s Selling Chairs, Plates and Other Odds and Ends Today (4/3)
Enid’s (560 Manhattan Ave.) held its final brunch ever last Sunday and is now officially closed (yes, we’re still sad), but today you have a chance to own a piece […]
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‘Magazine’ Opens at Former Shayz Lounge With Emphasis on Fun
Magazine (130 Franklin St.) opened last night with a packed house at the former home of Shayz Lounge. The new bar emphasizes a fun atmosphere and friendly, unpretentious service, co-founder […]
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PS 31’s Annual Fundraising Events Happening Now
Greenpoint’s PS 31 parent-teacher association is holding its largest fundraising event of the year with an online auction and Spring Gala/Neon Party happening Thursday, April 4th, at 67 West St at 2:30 […]
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Spring Into Flower Power With Our Talented Local Makers This Sunday! (4/7)
This Sunday, April 7th (1 to 7PM) we are looking forward to “spring”-ing into Flower Power inside the historic Greenpoint Loft (67 West St) with a diverse array of handcrafted […]
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ExxonMobil Proposes Toxic Cleanup at 460 Kingsland Avenue, Comment Period Open
The proposed cleanup plan for the 3.55 acre-site that was formerly an oil refinery owned by ExxonMobil at 460 Kingsland Ave. has been submitted and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation […]
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Community-Based Playspace Launches in Williamsburg for 0-6 Year Old Kids
A new independent, community-based playspace for young children ages 0-6 started by North Brooklyn-based parents will hold its first in a series of pop-ups on Saturday, April 6th, at Our […]
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Garden Design Workshop at Bushwick Inlet Park This Saturday (3/30)
A “hands-on” garden design workshop will take place this Saturday, March 30th, at Bushwick Inlet Park (86 Kent Ave.) at 1 p.m. to help plan gardens to be planted this […]