If you follow us on Instagram, you may have noticed that this week we have Greenpointer Edoardo Monti taking over our account. He’s also co-sponsoring the Greenpoint Instameet (part of Instagram’s Worldwide […]
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It’s Greenpoint Cleanup Day!
Curb Your Litter: Greenpoint clean up day is today, Saturday, April 16. The Greenpoint Chamber is teaming up with Neighbors Allied for Good Growth, Cooper Park Houses Residents Association and the Greenpoint […]
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A Greenpointer in the Spanish Civil War
In the spring of 1937, the hottest topic at Brooklyn College was the Spanish Civil War. Twenty Brooklyn College students volunteered to go to Spain and fight, despite the fact […]
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Greenpoint Businesses Employ Rehabilitated Young Men Through GOSO
At our seasonal markets we always make sure to donate space to unique community-oriented organizations. This Sunday, because we know you’re all going to be having fun at the Greenpointers Spring Market anyway, you should stop by and check […]
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The Spring Market is this Sun (4/17)! Preview Our Vendors!!!
We’re so excited for our Spring Market and can’t wait to introduce you to our talented vendors! This time around we have 60+ talented local crafters, artists, makers, plus plenty of delicious food […]
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Friends of Greenpoint Library Meeting Today at 3pm
With the amount of information available online, it’s easy to take our libraries for granted. Did you know that at one point the idea of a “library” didn’t even exist? […]
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Bee’s Knees, Craft Beer, Henna Tattoos, Massages, The Roving Typist, Face Painting, Nail Art, 60+ Vendors, and more! Spring Market (4/17)
We are busy bees getting ready for our upcoming Spring Market on Sunday, April 17th (1-7PM) and can’t wait to strip off a few layers of winter bitterness to take in […]
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Greenpoint’s Connection to the Irish 1916 Rebellion
On April 24th Ireland will mark the hundredth anniversary of the Easter Rising that led to Irish independence. Irish patriots seized the General Post Office in the heart of […]
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New Web Series Captures The Hustle (And Humor) Of Living in Williamsburg
You’ve heard of people splitting studios in Williamsburg, but would you split a bed to live within spitting distance of Bedford Avenue? That’s the premise of “Full Disclosure,” a new web series […]
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The New Waterfront Trolley: Is it Money Well-Spent?
One reader responded to a recent post on the problems involved in building a bridge over Newtown Creek, suggesting that the article was too negative toward the project and that […]