After the pandemic struck, Kevin Forsyth, a resident of East Williamsburg, went up to his parents’ place in Connecticut to ride out the worst of COVID-19’s spread. Anticipating that he […]
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Sea Wolf Opens a Second Location on the Williamsburg Waterfront at 420 Kent
One of Bushwick’s favorite spots to eat seafood, Sea Wolf, has opened a new location in Williamsburg. Stationed just steps from the East River, Sea Wolf is one of several […]
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Men’s Clothing Drive Launched by North Brooklyn Mutual Aid
The volunteer-powered organization North Brooklyn Mutual Aid that formed in response to the corniavirus crisis is now accepting men’s clothing donations in coordination with a local homeless shelter. NBMA is […]
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Greenpoint Design Firm, Pink Sparrow, Creates Parklets to Help Restaurants
Dining al fresco can be a competitive pastime for New Yorkers who want to score prime sidewalk seating in the warmer months. Now, sitting outside is the only way to […]
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Free Manicure Truck Hits Williamsburg Streets Compliments of BABE
Approaching the 100 day mark since New York City’s nail salons were forced to close due the ongoing global pandemic, a socially distanced manicure truck is servicing North Brooklynite’s hands […]
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Protestors Rally in Front of Council Member Levin’s Apartment During Budget Vote
Protestors clanged and banged in front of Council Member Stephen Levin’s apartment yesterday evening as he joined a majority of members that passed the City Council’s budget for the upcoming […]
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How White Neighbors Can Be Better Allies to BIPOC in a Mostly White Neighborhood
In early June, a crowd of neighbors gathered outside Tommy’s Tavern, listening as a woman named Kira shared her painful experiences with racism at that very Greenpoint corner. More neighbors […]
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Levain Bakery Opens Wednesday in Williamsburg Donating Proceeds to North Brooklyn Angels
After 25 years in Manhattan, Levain Bakery officially opens on Wednesday morning in Williamsburg at 164 N 4 St., marking the bakery’s first Brooklyn location. To make the opening a […]
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As Partygoers Crowd Berry Street, Police Enforce “Open Streets” Schedule
As crowds flock to restaurants and bars located on the mile-long, car-free stretch in Williamsburg, the police are enforcing the city’s “Open Streets” initiative that reserves Berry Street on a […]
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Williamsburg Mural Depicts 2020’s Chaotic Headlines, So Far
President Donald Trump with devil horns holding the bible, an NYPD car in flames and a shackled American flag with a white power symbol are some of the interpreted 2020 headline […]