Time to talk about our favorite superfund Nuhart Plastics again. Recent developments are underway to turn the festering superfund site into affordable luxury apartments. Disturbed at that thought? Chew […]
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McGolrick Park Farmers Market Hosts Vegetarian Feast this Sunday, July 26th
Recently at the McGolrick Park Farmers Market in Greenpoint, we chatted with the ONE and ONLY Barry Schwartz of Barry’s Tempeh. Not only is he Brooklyn’s resident tempeh-whisperer, but he’s […]
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A Greenpoint Artist was Brutally Attacked and Needs our Help!
Boy oh boy, are things are getting rough on this northern tip of Greenpoint. If it wasn’t bad enough neighbors are having to deal with insane rent increases, head-splitting piling […]
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Grease those wheels! Brooklyn’s Epic Ride is this Saturday!
Bikes! Beer! Parks! Amazing city views you can only witness on a 40-mile bike ride through Brooklyn and Queens! You can have it all this Saturday, July 25th in Brooklyn […]
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It’s all happening – Rehearsal Studios on the Cheap in Williamsburg!
There’s good news this summer for local artists and the mamas and papas of Williamsburg! The Brooklyn Public Library and Spaceworks, a nonprofit that develops affordable rehearsal and visual arts […]
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GPL cuts down 75 yr old trees. Parks Dept scoops up $414,000 in Restitution Fees
In recent weeks, some of you may have spotted the mutilation of 5 trees bordering the northern edge of Barge Park. These trees, identified as 75 yr old London Plane […]
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Our Summer Market is Happening this Sunday (7/19)!! Preview our Vendors!!
We are excited for our annual Summer Market and cannot wait to introduce to you our awesome vendors! The Deets: Sunday July 19th from 1-7pm at Greenpoint Loft (67 West, St, […]
Posted inCommunity, Culture, Reading
What Are People Reading in the Park? (McGolrick/McCarren Edition)
It’s the summer time–the weather is fine, and you could reach right up and touch the sky–or you could simply reach for a good book and hit the park. Last […]
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Summer Cocktails at the Franklin St Community Garden (Thurs,7/16)
Celebrate summer in a lush urban oasis while supporting the community! This Thursday July, 16 from 6:30PM-8:30PM, Franklin St Community Garden is hosting a cocktail party to support their Children’s […]
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It’s about time! Greenpoint Avenue Bridge gets Dedicated Bike Lane!
Whether in driving a car or riding a bike, at some point or we all have experienced the hair-raising ride across Greenpoint Avenue’s treacherous J.J Byrne Memorial Bridge. For years […]