If you’re anything like me, the darkest depths of your cupboard house a motley crew of old plastic takeout containers jumbled into a heap, which you rarely use. And since you already have too many, […]
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Learn about the BQX Streetcar, Plus Free Drinks Thursday!
Get to The Woods (48 S. 4th Street) on Thursday, December 8th from 6-8pm for an evening of socializing and learning about the proposed BQX streetcar system. It’s planned to run 16 miles […]
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Greenpointers Advice: How Do I Socialize with a Friend Who Doesn’t Drink?
Bullet Mouth is Greenpointers’ advice column, here to answer your questions on life’s many vexing issues, and share how hanging out in Greenpoint can help. Dear Bullet Mouth: I just […]
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Meeker Ave Toxic Plume Meeting Today: Ask Questions
Today is your chance to learn about the toxins lurking underneath the area surrounding our beloved McGolrick Park. The New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a […]
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Daffodil Bulb Planting at Bushwick Inlet Park This Saturday!
Bushwick Inlet Park will finally be expanding to its full glory soon enough, now that the final plot of land was purchased by the city. This weekend, on Saturday […]
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Lineage Farms Greenpoint CSA: Discounted Signups For Summer 2017
When you are a member of a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), it’s easier than ever to eat local. It’s healthy, supports the local economy, and reduces your carbon footprint. […]
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Bushwick Inlet Park to Expand With Purchase of CitiStorage Site
North Brooklyn is celebrating a major victory today as the city announced the $160 million purchase of the contentious CitiStorage site from owner Norm Brodsky, which will expand Bushwick Inlet Park […]
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Greenpoint Merchants’ Generosity Shines Through: Holiday Lights Are On!
There will be holiday lights on Manhattan Avenue this holiday season because about seventy-five local businesses dug deep into their pockets. Just after Thanksgiving the firm Illuminations by Arnold will begin hanging […]
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Tonight: Street Cat Yoga in Greenpoint!
Tonight, Greenpoint plays host to Street Cat Yoga, a benefit yoga class held at the International Ballet Institute studio at 37 Greenpoint Ave. Absolutely all donations go to crucial medications, […]
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Learn How To Take Care of Street Trees: Workshop This Saturday 11/12!
Greening Greenpoint is hosting a tree care workshop for trees on Box St. and Clay Street, meeting at 1133 Manhattan Avenue on Saturday November 12, 9am-11am. “Greening Greenpoint will supply […]