When Greenpointers hear the word ‘change’ lately, they shudder. Many of the recent changes affecting local institutions have not been positive. Beloved stores have closed, landmarks have been demolished and […]
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Greenpoint YMCA to Honor Local Heroes at Spirit of Community Awards Dinner
The Greenpoint YMCA (99 Meserole Ave.) will host its 3rd annual Spirit of Community Service Awards Dinner, “a celebration of lives impacted by the Y and the heroes who make it […]
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Help to Envision Future Green Space Near Newtown Creek
Tonight, a community workshop is being hosted by the Newtown Creek Alliance to draft a plan for a future public access point adjacent to the wastewater treatment plant at the […]
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North Brooklyn Angels Hosted Their first Annual Thanks4Giving
Last night at Our Lady Mount Carmel (275 N 8 St.), the North Brooklyn Angels hosted their first annual Thanks4Giving holiday meal in honor of the volunteers who help prepare and […]
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City Unveils North Brooklyn Industry Plan To Grow Manufacturing Sector
North Brooklyn’s industrial business zone is undergoing a further rezoning push by Bill de Blasio’s administration just a week after the announcement of the tentative Amazon HQ2 move to Long Island […]
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Street Artists ASVP’s Limited-Edition Print Supports Intermediate School 318
Intermediate School 318 (101 Walton St.) is now hosting a large-scale mural by street artists ASVP spanning five stories and featuring balancing endangered species to start a conversation about the earth’s […]
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Comment Period Ends Today for Nuhart Plastics Superfund Proposed Cleanup
The deadline is today (11/19) to submit feedback to the Dept. of Environmental Conservation on the proposed cleanup plan (PDF) of the Nuhart Plastics Superfund site. Demolition is scheduled to start next year […]
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Rep. Maloney Hosts Women’s Issues Town Hall Tonight (11/19)
New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney will host a post-election town hall with her constituents of NY’s 12th Congressional District (including Greenpoint) tonight (11/19) from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., at Bushwick […]
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Join Us at Northern Territory’s Hibernation Party This Saturday (11/17)
If you haven’t heard the news, the lovely people at Northern Territory (12 Franklin St.) are hibernating for the winter and the venue will close for the season after this Saturday […]
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North Brooklyn Angels Host Thanksgiving Meal in Honor of Volunteers
The North Brooklyn Angels are throwing a Thanksgiving celebration in honor of the volunteers who give their time and effort to prepare and serve meals to our neighbors in need. The […]