There’s been a lot of activity and news lately about the iconic Domino Sugar Factory on the Williamsburg waterfront. Our own historical writer Geoff Cobb recently published a new book […]
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The Park Church Co-Op Needs Your Support!
The Park Church Co-op (129 Russell Street) is one of Greenpoint’s most remarkable spaces. It’s not only a church, but also a wintertime home for the farmer’s market, a […]
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New Year’s Eve 2018 Parties: Essential Neighborhood Guide
There’s no party like an New Year’s Eve party, and as a Greenpointer you’ve got a bunch to choose from right here in North Brooklyn. From living it up in […]
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Support Local Artists with These Last Minute Gift Ideas!
Christmas is on Monday, y’all. Still looking for that fun, sweet gift for that special someone? Are you also into supporting the local artistic community? If so, then do we […]
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O Holy Night: North Brooklyn Christmas Services Roundup!
For many folks, attending church is an annual event. Luckily we have some pretty cool houses of worship right here in our neighborhood, if you’d like to dabble in holiday […]
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“Serial Squatter” Terrorizes Greenpoint
We’ve all heard our fair share of roommate horror stories, but this one might take the cake. Greenpoint resident Pinar Yolacan was forced to share her apartment for months with […]
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Make A Christmas Card For 4-Year-Old Ruby at Freehold!
Local bar/coffeeshop/workspace/venue Freehold (45 S 3rd St) is bringing a Christmas wish from a 4-year-old girl with cancer to life! Freehold is working with charity organization The Sisters Project to grant […]
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Art, Urban Equity and Brooklyn in Albany — The Hook-up 12/15
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 […]
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THIS THURSDAY (12/14): NAG Environmental Happy Hour!
Via Neighbors Allied for Good Growth: Do you want to get involved with a North Brooklyn neighborhood group? Do you care about environmental issues? Join us for a drink! The […]
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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 […]