This story was originally published on 9/16/19 by THE CITY. (By: Claudia Irizarry Aponte) In May, residents of Williamsburg’s 240 Broadway thought they’d won a fighting chance to stay in their homes, with […]
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Greenpoint This Week: L Train Service Suspension, Cookies for Protestors, Rock Climbing Gyms and More!
Happy Friday (the 13th!) Greenpointers! It’s a good night to view the Harvest Moon as it coincides with today’s spooky date. Brooklyn Community Board 1 had its first public hearing in […]
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Greenpoint Security Guard Killed by SUV Crash Thursday Night
A driver of an SUV lost control and veered off of the road striking and killing a security guard who was inside a security booth near the intersection of Paige […]
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Two Rock Climbing Gyms Slated for 2020 Openings in Williamsburg and Greenpoint
A pair of rock climbing gyms will open in Williamsburg and Greenpoint in 2020 if all goes according to plan. A California-based 24-hour rock climbing gym is scheduled to open […]
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Brooklyn Community Board 1’s Monthly Public Hearing is Tonight (9/10)
As a reminder, the combined public hearing and Brooklyn Community Board 1 meeting is tonight at the Swinging 60’s Senior Center (211 Ainslie St.) starting at 6 p.m. According to […]
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$2,253 per Month One-Bedroom Apartment Listed in South Williamsburg Affordable Lottery
Another “affordable” apartment is open for applications via the NYC Housing Connect website, this time in South Williamsburg at a new six-story residential development; apply by September 30th. A one-bedroom apartment […]
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Measles Success, L Train Closures, Deleted Photos, Brutalist Architecture and More!
Welcome to the weekend Greenpointers! The stormy weather has closed NYC beaches this weekend and the McGolrick Park screening of “Minuscule Valley of the Lost Ants” has been rescheduled from […]
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New L Train Closures Coming in September
The L train will not run between Broadway Junction in Brooklyn and 8th Avenue in Manhattan beginning at 10:45 p.m. on Friday, September 13th and ending the following Monday (September […]
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The NYC Measles Outbreak Is Officially Over
NYC’s measles outbreak that was centered in Williamsburg is now officially over according to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Today we’re announcing the end of the measles […]
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Affordable Williamsburg Apartments at 60% Area Median Income
Five affordable apartments at 54 Throop Ave. are now open to apply for via the NYC Housing Connect website. All five of 54 Throop ave. affordable apartments are priced at […]