I can’t tell you how many readers were writing in, “What is happening at McCarren Park? When will it reopen?” I wish I had the Mayor on speed dial! What […]
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UPDATE: (Another) Missing Cat: Help Find “Kitty” – FOUND
Missing since May 7th, “Kitty” was last seen on Norman near Eckford. She is a 12 year old, 8lb spayed female cat, with a pouchy stomach and a wandering eye. […]
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Build a Garden at 61 Franklin St Garden This Saturday (6/1)
Tired of being stuck inside all day? Don’t have a backyard or outdoor space to call your own? Want to get your hands dirty, enjoy the beautiful weather and meet […]
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Biking Safely In Brooklyn
Happy Spring finally! We posted this last year and feel that the information is still very important for cyclists and drivers to review. Stay safe! Spring is here and everyone […]
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Que Pasa Greenpoint? PS 31 Spring Fest Thursday (5/30)
Come to PS 31, 75 Meserole Ave on Thursday, May 30th from 4-7pm and enjoy their Spring Fling celebration. This fundraising event, which is open to the public, will have […]
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Que Pasa Greenpoint? Food Banks in Greenpoint
Do you need help feeding your family or would you like to volunteer some of your time? Greenpoint Reformed Church & Church of the Ascension can help. Please see them […]
Posted inCommunity, Historical Greenpoint
“Presumed Inevitability of Gentrification” in Greenpoint: Not The End Of The Story
Two new articles about gentrification and environmental activism in Greenpoint, appearing in The International Journal of Justice and Sustainability, argue that the neighborhood is challenging the typical narrative that gentrifying neighborhoods […]
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GO PULL SOME MUGWORTS! Tomorrow at 61 Franklin St Garden (5/18)
The 61 Franklin St Garden is open! Ryan Watson, of GWAAP and Brooklyn Seed Company giddily unlocked the gate to show me the beautiful (and mugwort-filled) space this morning. Before the garden […]
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Tomorrow Recycle Your Electronics at McCarren Park (5/18)
Due to rain last weekend, the Electronic Waste Recycling Event was rescheduled to tomorrow, Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 11am-5pm. Don’t just chuck your old cell phone and laptop into the […]