As part of the MTA’s ongoing Canarsie Tunnel repair project, there will be no L train service from 12 a.m. – 5 a.m. between Lorimer Street and Broadway Junction in […]
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Greenpoint This Week: Record Townhouse Sale, Vinnie’s Greenpoint, Cyclists Deaths Spike and More
Welcome to the weekend Greenpointers! Catch-up on the local headlines from this week below and find out where to venture out this weekend. Here’s a roundup of headlines from Greenpoint and […]
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10 “Affordable” Apartments Available in Greenpoint and Williamsburg Housing Lottery
A fresh batch of ten “affordable” apartments in Greenpoint and Williamsburg is now open for applications via the NYC Housing Connect website. Located in the bullseye of the on-going sewer […]
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Developers Hope to Draw Artists Back to Queens’ 5Pointz
This story was originally published on 7/1/19 by THE CITY. (By: Christine Chung) The developers who whitewashed the street art at the legendary Queens graffiti hotspot 5Pointz want to paint over […]
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Artists Open Call: Naval Cemetery Landscape Seeks Installations
The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative and the Brooklyn Navy Yard announced an open call for artists to display their works at the former Naval Hospital Cemetry, now a public greenspace known as […]
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171 Calyer St. Slated For Seven-Story Mixed-Use Development
A seven-story mixed-use building with 39 residential units and commercial space is slated to be developed at 171 Calyer St., NYÂ YIMBY reports. The site has operated as a gym […]
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We’re Going Camping, See You July 1st
You may notice less content from Greenpointers over the next two weeks as this weekend marks the start of our much-needed break. In recent weeks we put on Greenpoint Open […]
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Greenpoint This Week: Religious Vaccine Exemption, CB1 SUV Outrage, Perplexing Petroleum Vapors
Welcome to the weekend Greenpointers! Catch-up on the local headlines from this week below and find out where to venture out this weekend. New York eliminated the religious exemption for […]
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Petroleum Build up in Sewer Lines Caused Vapors City and State Reps Say
The recent spike in petroleum odors in Greenpoint homes was the topic of discussion on Wednesday night at the second town hall this year hosted by the North Brooklyn Neighbors […]
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Celebrate International Axe Throwing Day With Bury the Hatchet
Today is officially International Axe Throwing Day and in celebration Greenpoint’s only axe bar (for now) is offering free sessions tonight. Bury the Hatchet (25 Noble St.) is inviting the public […]