Over the past decade, the population of North Brooklynites working in creative industries — which includes film production, art, music, advertising, fashion, museums, and architecture — has skyrocketed, according to a new […]
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Permits Approved for “New Drug Store” at 750 Manhattan Avenue
Permits were approved this week for alterations for a “new drug store” at the former Natural Garden (750 Manhattan Ave.) building, according to the NYC DOB website. The independent market had […]
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Tom Cats Barber Shop Closes Abruptly as Employees Plan to Open New Shop
After more than 13 years in the neighborhood, Tomcats Barber Shop (135 India St.) is closed. Employees say that they received notice two days prior to the October 13th closure […]
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New Greenpoint Illustrated Map Is Local Artist’s Passion Project
A creation that was years in the making, a new illustrated map of Greenpoint’s Historic District shows many of its businesses and landmarks. Alex Russell started drawing the map of […]
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Domino Sugar Development’s First Commercial Space Hits the Market
The first commercial building is beginning to lease at the Domino Sugar development on the Williamsburg waterfront. The 24-story building was designed by architecture firm COOKFOX and is being marketed […]
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Explore Historic Greenpoint Photos With New Urban Archive Map App
The website Urban Archive launched a new map today with historical photos with many of North Brooklyn’s days of yore.
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Middle Eastern Restaurant Sakib Opens on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg
A Middle Eastern restaurant Sakib (349 Bedford Ave.) has opened in South Williamsburg at the former home of The Bagel Store.
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Greenpoint This Week: Gallery Crawl, Beloved Diner for Sale, Elementary School Squeeze, and More!
Happy Friday Greenpoiners! An art crawl will happen tonight for the 15th edition of Greenpoint Gallery Night where local businesses host free exhibitions from 6 p.m – 9 p.m. On Saturday, […]
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Greenpoint’s Elementary Schools Overcrowded, Residents Say
Last summer, Darla Childs, a Greenpoint resident of 16 years, was ready to leave the neighborhood. After months of trying to get her son into a Pre-K program at neighborhood […]
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Classic Greenpoint Diner Manhattan Three Decker Listed for Sale
The classic neighborhood diner Manhattan Three Decker (695 Manhattan Ave.) has been listed for sale. No closing date for the restaurant has been announced (Greenpointers is in the process of […]