The NYC Department of Environmental Protection is in Love! The municipal organization hosted a Valentines Day tour of the Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday, and the complex’s iconic […]
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Greenpoint Winter Survival Guide: Winter Cocktails to Warm You Up
Need a new signature drink as your summer of frosé becomes a very distant memory? Ramona’s bar manager Jeremy Wilson takes this tricky life decision off your plate in this […]
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L Train Shutdown Meeting TONIGHT (2/8)!
The DOT is continuing its community outreach by holding meetings open to the public, so folks can ask questions, make comments and raise fists about the upcoming L train shutdown, […]
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Landmarks Commission Makes Noble Decision, Saves Greenpoint Home From Demolition
Historic Preservation strikes again! On Tuesday, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission saved 111 Nobel Street from demolition. The wood-frame structure dates from the 1850s and sits well within […]
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North Brooklyn Angels Take Flight Against Food Insecurity in Greenpoint
North Brooklyn Angels, a hyper-local, volunteer-powered, non-profit, mobile hunger program has spread its wings in the neighborhood. Built on the direct action of neighbors helping neighbors, North Brooklyn Angels is […]
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For The Kids: Tales of The Night, PS 110 Childrens’ Film Series (2/10)
WHAT: TALES OF THE NIGHT animated film screening (in English) WHERE: PS 110 The Monitor School, 4th Floor Auditorium, 124 Monitor Street WHEN: Saturday, February 10th, 2pm-4pm (Doors at 2, film […]
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TONIGHT (2/2)! Meet the Deplorables: Infiltrating Trump’s America at Pete’s Candy Store
Well, these past two years have been a long, strange trip. Whether our political climate has led you to become more active in our society’s affairs or make a difference […]
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Valentine’s Day Newtown Creek Digester Egg Tour
Nothing says I love you quite like sewage. This valentines day, you could go the traditional route, candy, flowers, etc… Or, you do something truly special: A tour of the […]
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Greenpoint Winter Survival Guide: Get Your Lit On This Winter
What types of books are your fellow Greenpointers curling up with this winter? More winter survival tips are coming your way this week, this time we get some solid literary […]
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Make Greenpoint Greener by Submitting a Project Proposal to GCEF!
Have you ever explored the Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof? Paddled along with the North Brooklyn Boat Club? Relaxed in the Urban Oasis in McGolrick Park? Worked in the Java Street […]