Captain William E. Glynn is the new commanding officer of the 94th Precinct. As we reported in The Hook-up on Friday, Captain Pete Rose, who was head of the 94th, […]
Category: News
Posted inCommunity
Op-Ed: What We Can Learn From Greenpoint’s Low Voter Turnout
I recently had my first experience as a poll worker right here at the Greenpoint McGuinness Senior Center polling site (715 Leonard St). There was a lot that I enjoyed, […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Volunteer Opp: Open Space Alliance is Seeking a Volunteer Coordinator
If you’re interested in North Brooklyn parks and have some time to dedicate to a good community cause, then this gig with the North Brooklyn Open Space Alliance might be […]
Posted inNews
Creek, Camera, Controversy — The Hook-up (11/24)
Happy Thanksgiving, Greenpoint! Wondering what was happening around town as you were gearing up for the holiday? Read on to find out! Good thing you’re reading this after the meal, […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Greenpoint Library Pop-Up Seeking Volunteers!
As most of the neighborhood is aware by now, the Greenpoint Library is undergoing construction, and slowly but surely we’ll have a brand new library! In the meantime, there’s a pop-up […]
Posted inNews
Long Island City Graffiti Artists Win Legal Battle With Developer Who Destroyed Their Work
For years I used to love taking the number seven train through Long Island City just to see the amazing 5 Pointz building and its amazing graffiti. Some called it […]
Posted inNews
Submit your Last Minute input on Transportation in North BK!
The NYC Department of Transportation is getting ready to release the results of a Transportation Study for Brooklyn Community Board 1 (That’s us)! The study, focusing on issues like street […]
Posted inNews
Subway Rats Join the Brunch Craze, Firefox Gives out Free Coffee and the BQX Unveils a Prototype — the Hook-up (11/17)
Move over, Pizza Rat, there’s a new celebrity rodent in town. This week, a subway rat went full “Brooklyn” and jumped on the avocado craze. While waiting for the G […]
Posted inNews
“Drug Peddling & Mayhem” Coming to South Williamsburg? Notes From Last Night’s CB1 Meeting
As we mentioned last month, the regular CB1 meetings are a great opportunity to support our local community (or at least know what the hell’s going on around here) from […]
Posted inEvents
Check out Dusty Rose’s Fundraising Market for Planned Parenthood at Brooklyn Bazaar on Sunday 11/19
Local makers. A great cause. Tarot readings. Sweet prizes. Dusty Rose’s new Our Damn Selves Market will have it all. On Sunday, November 19th, Dusty Rose Vintage is teaming up […]