On a global scale, this year’s Earth Day marks a significant point in climate-change combat as world leaders including President Obama and Chinese president Xi Jinping, gather at the United […]
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Here Are Some Adorable Animal Photos, Because Why Not?
On April 10, the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals held an Adoptapalooza event in honor of the ASPCA’s 150th anniversary. Held at Greenpoint’s own House of Vans, 300 dogs, cats, and […]
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Tumbleweeds Art Camp Is Back This Summer to Inspire Kids’ Creativity
In North Brooklyn we’re lucky to be surrounded with artistry—we have dozens of gallery spaces, hundreds of working artists, and street art on practically every corner. So if you live here and you’ve got […]
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Greenpoint Instameet This Friday At Transmitter Park!
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 […]