So, a local hero will not be serving in the Trump Administration after all. Vincent Viola, the billionaire owner of the Florida Panthers ice hockey team and St. Cecilia’s graduate, […]
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Some Williamsburg Residents May Be Seeing Brown Tap Water, And Here’s Why
Hopefully your tap water doesn’t look like the above photo. Gross! According to NYC Water, some local residents currently have a water system maintenance advisory due to a situation at the […]
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Polish Sci-Fi Films This Friday At The Park Church Co-Op!
Check out some 80’s sci-fi films presented by Polish Filmmakers NYC this Friday night at the Park Church Co-Op (129 Russell St.), at 8pm—there will be Polish food and vodka! The […]
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Full-Length G Trains, “Power Hour” Heroin, & A New Van Leeuwen Location — The Hook-Up 1/27
Here’s this week’s local news, in brief! Traffic safety is an ongoing concern after a 14-year-old was hit by a reckless driver on Manhattan Avenue this week. The driver is currently […]
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Are You A Greenpointer With Love For Local News? We’re Seeking A News Editor!
Are you up-to-date on the environmental issues in Greenpoint? Local crime and safety issues? Are you interested being an active part of North Brooklyn community? Are you a writer with a nose for […]
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Greenpoint Loses a Legend: Hugh Reid (1927-2017)
Hugh Reid, who helped bury the dead of Greenpoint for generations, himself finally succumbed to death himself last Thursday, just short of his ninetieth year. I was lucky enough to […]
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Traffic Safety Meeting In Greenpoint Tonight (1/25)!
Local residents are concerned after a recent uptick in traffic accidents and injuries. A 14-year-old boy was struck by an out of control driver on Manhattan Avenue and seriously injured last week. […]
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Planned Parenthood Fundraiser Dance Party Open Bar Art Auction – Saturday 1/28
On Saturday, January 28th, Greenpoint’s Dobbin St is hosting an evening of dancing, exhibited artwork, and a 4-hour open bar, with proceeds donated to Planned Parenthood. The team at Tickled HOT […]
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A Humble Greenpointer and His Extraordinary Documentary
I usually write about local history, not film, but doing historical research I accidentally met Joe Campo, Greenpoint’s most successful documentary producer. When some people get a whiff of success, […]
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Precinct Protest, Deep Fried Burrata and Candy Vans — The Hook-Up 1/13
A protest at Greenpoint’s 94th Precinct this week made headlines following Captain Peter Rose’s statements to the press about rape cases. The protest happened despite his formal apology via Twitter. […]