Last summer, a vibrant new mural went up in Greenpoint at 261 Driggs Avenue, the location of the Polish National Home and the popular music venue, The Warsaw. Created by […]
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See If You Qualify For Affordable Housing in LIC
Sponsored By Hunter’s Point South Living. Hunter’s Point South Commons and Hunter’s Point South Crossing offer a variety of moderately priced rent stabilized apartments. Created By BlankSlate The brand […]
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Greenpoint Trading Co. Launches Kickstarter + Party 12/14 w/ FREE BEER!
(sponsored) Did you enjoy that amazing mulled wine at the Holiday Market? It was made with mulling spices donated by Greenpoint’s favorite spice, seasoning and rub company. Greenpoint Trading Co.’s […]
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Greenpoint is in the World’s First Instagram Photobook
Yes, Greenpoint! The world’s first book of Instagram photographs, Out of the Phone, includes a snap taken in our neighborhood earlier this year by American photojournalist Benjamin Lowy.
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Protests for #ericgarner #blacklivesmatter Today (12/4)
We have some big issues in NYC to think about after the failure to indict the police offer who killed Eric Garner. Lighting the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is a […]
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In conversation: authors Elisabeth Donnelly & Stu Sherman
Fifteen-year-old Sarah Robertson is no ordinary teenager—she can control the weather with her emotions. Her older brother, Johnny, can turn water into alcohol. And their mother is Lady Oblivion, feared […]
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McCarren Park Ice Rink is Open!
That’s right folks. Get ready to tie up those laces because our favorite and only ice skating rink is now back in business! From now until January 4th 2015, Greenpointers […]
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Homeless man dies in McGolrick Park & giving thanks this holiday season.
With Thanksgiving Day practically upon us, our lives are consumed with thoughts of tasty morsels like the crispy skin on that 10lb turkey, or the savoring the sweet smell of […]
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Soup Bowl Fundraiser Recap! Donate to Soup Kitchen Today!
Thanks to everyone who made the Soup Bowl Fundraiser this past Sunday happen! EAT, Brooklyn Brewery, The Splendid Spoon, contributors Isabel @aobelis & Peter @grizzzly and the following potters: Little […]
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Vote for the Greenpoint Environmental Business Stewardship Project Tonight & Saturday!
(sponsored) Greenpointers, Do you care about keeping good jobs in Greenpoint and helping local businesses to be more environmentally sustainable? Vote for the Greenpoint Environmental Business Stewardship Project! This project […]