Tonight (Thursday, December 10th) is the first night of Chanukah and the Chabad of North Brooklyn is hosting its annual Menorah Lighting ceremony with new pandemic-safe protocols. This year, the indoor […]
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With Masks (and Bells) On, The Evergreenpoint Carolers Return
Good tidings! The Evergreenpoint Carolers will return to spread holiday cheer around the neighborhood on Sunday, December 6. The group made their debut last year, touring Greenpoint and raising hundreds […]
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Building Blocks of Greenpoint Offers Safe Childcare For Working Parents
Building Blocks of Greenpoint is a brand new childcare facility that recently opened in the heart of Greenpoint. Located on 44 Kent St, Building Blocks offers childcare services to children […]
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17th Annual Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade Happening Saturday (10-31)
Townsquare will hold their annual children’s Halloween parade this weekend in Greenpoint. The 17th annual Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade will meet in front of the Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Meet Newtown Creek Alliance’s Newest Horticulturist
Horticulturalists don’t get to work from home. The earth needs to be tilled, rain gardens need maintaining and bulbs need to be planted. As much of the world spends more […]
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The Greenpoint Library is Officially Open
A virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for the Greenpoint Library (107 Norman Ave.) is currently underway with a livestream of speeches at the library entrance. View the livestream on the Greenpoint Library’s […]
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Bushwick Inlet Park Petition Calls for Damaged Turf to Be Replaced
A petition from the advocacy group Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park is asking for the turf to be replaced on the field near the Williamsburg waterfront at Kent Avenue between […]
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Vigil for Cyclist Sarah Pitts to March From Fort Greene Park to McCarren Park Friday Night
A vigil and march in memory of the 35-year-old prosecutor, who worked in the Brooklyn D.A.’s office and died after she was struck by a bus in Williamsburg on September […]
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North Brooklyn School Supplies Drive Accepting Donations
A back to school drive is collecting supplies in North Brooklyn to support students in need ahead of the start of the school year, which is has been moved to […]
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Fall Registration Open for Eckford Street Studio’s After-School Art Programs
Registration is now open for in-person and virtual Art After School and Art After Lunch programs at Eckford Street Studio (70 Eckford St.) in Greenpoint, which begin September 14th and […]