With the L-train shutdown on the horizon, living a stone’s throw from the Williamsburg Bridge might be your best bet for a livable commute. Now, such a living situation might […]
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One Word: Plastics — The Hook-up (4/27)
Get Benjamin Braddock on the phone: the lead story in today’s hook-up is all about plastics. The former NuHart Plastics site has been snapped up by a developer. In a […]
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Punch and Pepper-Spray, Hardware and High School — The Hook-up (4/20)
Good morning, Greenpoint! It’s Friday, and time for the Hook-up. Sometimes, I think we should just rename this column “Another Week, the Same MTA,” since it seems that most of […]
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Curb Your Enthusiasm: The DOT’s Traffic Study is Out
Two years ago, the NYC Department of Transportation began conducting a Traffic Study to assess street safety conditions in North Brooklyn. The study focused on issues like street design, traffic […]
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Live in a One-Bedroom on Manhattan Avenue for $1020/month
While many Greenpointers find it difficult to cheer constant “luxury” real estate development in the neighborhood, the situation may yield one perk: the housing lottery. The newest spot with apts […]
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Noble Lorimer Historic Block Association Requests Stay on Redevelopment at 111 Noble
When the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission approved redevelopment at 111 Noble Street, in early February, many Greenpoint residents were chagrined to hear that the LPC would allow a property well […]
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Community Came Together for Gun Safety Townhall in South Williamsburg
On Saturday, April 7th, local politicians, policy advocates and community members gathered at MS 50 (183 South 3rd Street) for a Townhall meeting on gun violence. The event, hosted by […]
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New Gates at Greenpoint Playground Just In Time For Spring
Greenpoint residents have long been concerned about the open entrances to Greenpoint Playground at Dupont and Franklin Streets. John Whiteman, of Arete Living Arts Foundation, explained, “The playground has two large […]