A/D/O (29 Norman Ave.) will play host to two workshops about food sustainability and how it relates to the restaurant industry next Wednesday, March 22nd from 9am-11:30am. The workshops are free, and there’ll be […]
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Newtown Creek Talks + Dinner Tonight (3/9)!
From 4 to 9pm this Thursday (March 9th) at LaGuardia Community College’s Little Theater (31-10 Thomson Ave., Queens), there’ll be an immersive set of talks about Newtown Creek, and a […]
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Get Sloshed To Save Our Local Waterfronts: Waterfront Defenders Party At The Diamond!
Next week, Tuesday March 7th from 7-10pm local watering hole The Diamond (43 Franklin St.) is hosting a Waterfront Defenders Party to benefit this trifecta of fantastic local organizations— The Billion Oyster Project, Newtown Creek […]
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80’s New Wave Dance, Salon de Eros, Korean 101, Conscious Consumption – What’s happening, Greenpoint? (2/15–2/21)
Conscious Consumption: Eating Practices for Soul Nourishment & Body Healing @Maha Rose (97 Green St), Saturday (2/18), 6pm, $35, Learn eating practices for nourishment that will positively impact all other areas of […]
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Mulchfest: How To Dispose of Your Christmas Trees!
As of last week, we started seeing trees pile up at McCarren Park, some with lights and stands still attached, which is a big no-no. Here’s what you need to do […]
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Mayor de Blasio Helps Community Celebrate Bushwick Inlet Park Victory
This past Saturday, December 17th, Mayor de Blasio came to Bushwick Inlet Park to praise the community activists who after ten years of struggle finally prevailed and forced the city […]
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Jimmy’s & Anella Join Reusable Takeout Container Program – And You Can, Too!
If you’re anything like me, the darkest depths of your cupboard house a motley crew of old plastic takeout containers jumbled into a heap, which you rarely use. And since you already have too many, […]
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Meeker Ave Toxic Plume Meeting Today: Ask Questions
Today is your chance to learn about the toxins lurking underneath the area surrounding our beloved McGolrick Park. The New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a […]
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Daffodil Bulb Planting at Bushwick Inlet Park This Saturday!
Bushwick Inlet Park will finally be expanding to its full glory soon enough, now that the final plot of land was purchased by the city. This weekend, on Saturday […]
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Lineage Farms Greenpoint CSA: Discounted Signups For Summer 2017
When you are a member of a local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), it’s easier than ever to eat local. It’s healthy, supports the local economy, and reduces your carbon footprint. […]