Sunday’s block party is free and open to the public.
Category: Community
Posted inNews
Transportation Alternatives Calls For High-Quality Bike Lane Barriers on Grand Street
The group says that plastic barriers are not enough to protect the lane.
Posted inCommunity
Women’s History Month: How Sister Francis Kress Changed Newtown Creek for the Better
An award has since been created in her memory.
Posted inCommunity Cookbook
Community Cookbook: Baked Goods from Archestratus’ #CookForUkraine Fundraiser
The bake sale is on March 6.
Posted inNews
Greenpoint This Week: Newtown Creek, Dolly Parton, and More
Catch up on this week’s highlights.
Posted inCommunity
Potential “All Along” Project Would Highlight Contributions of Women Throughout History in Public Spaces Around New York City
There are only five statues of women in New York City parks.
Posted inArt
Aida Murad’s New Exhibit is a Tribute to Grandmothers Everywhere: Interview with Greenpointers
Murad uses finger-painting and energy healing techniques in her work.
Posted inCommunity
United Metro Energy Workers on Kingsland Avenue Continue Nearly Year-Long Strike
“It’s a dirty fight,” strike leader Andre Soleyn said.
Posted inCulture
Celebrity Photographer Johnny Nunez Speaks About How Greenpoint Shaped Him
Though he moved to Long Island, he spent his first 11 years in Greenpoint.
Posted inCulture
Dolly Parton Lookalike Contest Returns to Mable’s Smokehouse
“It costs a lot of money to look this cheap!”