Mae West is Famous Greenpointers of the month! According to Wiki, “during her childhood, West’s family moved to various parts of Woodhaven, Queens, as well as the Williamsburg and Greenpoint […]
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Wanted! Greenpoint Store Owners Willing to be Photographed in Their Store…
Calling all local store owners! Can you spare a few moments to be photographed in your shop? Greenpointers food editor Rosie de Belgeonne is embarking on a photography project with […]
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“Subway to California” author & family fled Greenpoint in 1961
Fifty-three years ago, the Di Prisco family fled their Greenpoint home, steps ahead of the FBI. The father had been a compulsive gambler and small-time member of a crew that […]
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“Save the Palestine” Water Tower is Now Just Grey
First, 5 Pointz was shut down to make way for a new complex of gleaming residential high-rises. Then, Domino Sugar factory was salvaged for “industrial artifacts” ahead of developers’ plans […]
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Pancakes and Whiskey Holiday Party at Rough Trade Tomorrow Night
Our friends at Pancakes and Whiskey will be celebrating the holidays in style tomorrow night at Rough Trade, replete with music and whiskey. Not sure about the pancakes, but you […]
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On view now at Cafe Grumpy: Craig Peterson’s “Coffee Art” series
There is something playful happening at Cafe Grumpy on 193 Meserole Avenue. It stops me when I’m looking for a seat in the recently renovated space—almost a dozen colorful and […]
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Warsaw Uprising Mural Vandals Still At Large
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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The Bones of JR Jones Tomorrow 12/13 and Brooklyn Venues Closing
It seems like everyday another venue in North Brooklyn is closing. It’s a real bummer and unfortunately it’s not a new story; lots of establishments end up priced out of […]
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Another Lovely Holiday Market – Another Lovely Photo Booth!
Thanks so much for all the talented vendors who brought their unique handmade products to our Holiday Market this year. It was a great success and a gorgeous day full […]
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Come to Libby’s Art Show at Brouwerij Lane TONIGHT! (12/11)
Our very own talented Libby VanderPloeg is having an art show titled “Hard To Get” that is opening TONIGHT December 11, 2014 at 7pm at Brouwerij Lane (78 Greenpoint Ave). […]