Happy Halloween Greenpointers! The 17th Annual Greenpoint Children’s Halloween Parade hosted by Townsquare is scheduled to start at noon on Saturday in front of the Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble […]
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Greenpoint Holiday Lights Reach Fundraising Goal in Three Days
Just a few days after launching a GoFundMe to help fund the annual Greenpoint Holiday Lights, organizers Bess White and Nick Giannios exceeded their goal of $20,000. Both organizers say […]
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Champion Coffee Closing Manhattan Avenue Shop
After nearly 15 years of serving espresso drinks to the residents of the northernmost stretch of Greenpoint, Champion Coffee (1107 Manhattan Ave.) will close their Manhattan Avenue shop this weekend […]
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Greenpoint Terminal Market Moves Indoors for Winter
The weekend outdoor market that popped up on the Greenpoint waterfront in the summer to help NYC artisans safely sell their goods during the pandemic will move indoors for the […]
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Elevators Debut at Bedford Avenue L Subway Station
The MTA construction site near the busy intersection of Bedford Avenue and N 7th Street in Williamsburg is finally cleared following a year of subway station upgrades. The MTA hosted […]
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Greenpoints’ Holiday Lights Face Funding Shortage As Crowdfunding Campaign Launches
The large illuminated G hanging above the intersection of Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues often signals the start of the winter holiday season, but this year, the festive display is in […]
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FSC Guitars Transitions To New Greenpoint Workshop
Defying the grim news of locally-owned businesses closing by the dozen in Greenpoint and Williamsburg during the 2020 pandemic year, a guitar luthier is transitioning his business into a new […]
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Ferry Service Restored in Greenpoint After Three Day Pause
Ferry service at the India Street Pier was restored at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday following an abrupt three day pause in service casuing confusion for East River commuters. Last […]
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Greenpoint Library Opens With Virtual Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday
In an opening ceremony fit for pandemic times, the Greenpoint Library (107 Norman Ave.) will debut during a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 20th. Visitors to the newly […]
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Greenpoint Ferry Landing Closes Abruptly
Update: Ferry service at the India Street Pier resumed Monday at 4 p.m. Commuters eager to cross the East River on Monday morning were in for a disappointment. The Greenpoint […]