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Watching the New York City Marathon in Greenpoint
The New York City Marathon—one of the most famous events in the world of sports—will pass through Greenpoint on Sunday, November 6th and you can witness all the action and […]
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Shooting On Manhattan Avenue Near Clay Street Shelter
Around 3am the morning of Tuesday, November 1st, a man was shot in the leg on Manhattan Avenue near Clay Street. This part of Greenpoint has been a sore spot for […]
Posted inCommunity, Environmental, Events
Greenpoint Street Cleanup – This Sunday 10/30!
There’s a Greenpoint street cleanup hosted by ReJews happening this Sunday from 10am-1pm, on Franklin Street & Kent Avenue! Supplies will be provided for all volunteers. When: Sunday, October 30th, 2016 […]
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Big N Tall: Greenpoint’s Future Skyline Grows Up
Another skyscraper is rising along the Greenpoint waterfront, slated for completion in 2018. The area is quickly being transformed into a cordon of gleaming skyscrapers. Some people have jokingly started calling our […]
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Frightfully Fun Times Coming to the Greenpointers Fall Market this Sunday (10/30)!! Preview our Vendors!!
We are gathering together 50+ talented local crafters, artists, makers and can’t wait to see what they will be selling at our Fall Market! Get a glimpse of some of […]
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Tweet For Bushwick Inlet Park Today!
Can you make a 311 call and Tweet DeBlasio @NYCMayor today? Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park is organizing a Twitter Storm at 12pm! After many months of nonstop activism to try to get the city […]
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Airbnb Hosts in Greenpoint Put Out of Business By New Law
Many local Greenpoint hosts who make ends meet by renting out their places using Airbnb are in for a rude awakening. On Friday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law […]
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The Fascinating “King of Greenpoint” at Shayz Lounge
Last night, local historian, teacher, and author Geoffrey Cobb delighted a full house at Shayz Lounge (130 Franklin Street) with a selection of readings from his latest book, The King […]