Via DNAinfo: “Operators of the parlor, known as Health Center Massage Therapy or Oasis Spa at 223 Calyer St., were charged Monday with sex trafficking, promoting prostitution and forging business […]
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Which Stephen Is Right For Greenpoint? Vote Brooklyn!
Lucky for us the Brooklyn Eagle created this Brooklyn Voter Guide, because I was too busy taking Instagram photos of Kate, my new office buddy. What you need to know: “The polls […]
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Dog-napped Greenpoint Pup Returned to Owners
Here’s a happy story to brighten your day: a stolen Greenpoint pup has been returned to his owners! On August 30th Greenpoint couple Allie Caran and Zach Botham went out […]
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Box St. Park Closer to Reality – MTA Moves Vehicles
The Daily News is reporting that the MTA has finally agreed to move their vehicles from a parking lot at 65 Commercial Street to City-owned land in the Westchester Village […]
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No Vinyl? Fox ViceNews, Superhero Beer, Hipster Honey, The #32 Bus, Voting Blocs – The Hook-Up 9/9
Imagine Greenpoint consisting of wooden buildings instead of its famous vinyl siding beauties. An image from yesteryear? How about: The future! (Brownstoner) As mentioned by Jen on Wednesday, Beacon’s Closet […]
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Points of View, Literally: Save Greenpoint and Reasonable Development
On Wednesday’s crisp afternoon, a crowd that estimated itself at somewhere between 65 and 100 gathered to renew the call to action to prevent two (literally) looming developments from progressing […]
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Greenpointers Block Watch Program – Get Involved!
The Block Watch Program is being relaunched in Greenpoint, and if you would like to join the program here’s how: Contact Police Officer Steve Truglio of the 94th Precinct at […]
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Notes from the Greenpoint Safety Meeting (8/27)
On Tuesday night (8/27), the Greenpoint Safety Meeting was held at the Polish Slavic Center. The speakers were Assemblyman, Joe Lentol, Captain James Ryan of the 94th Precinct, Executive Assistant […]
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Clean Greenpoint Initiative Announcement (11am TODAY)
Remember the recent study that got a lot of buzz for finding that Greenpoint was perceived to be the worst neighborhood in Brooklyn ( by utilizing Google Street View)? Keep […]
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Historic Greenpoint Drama, Color Wars, NBBC, Civilian Patrols – The Hook-Up 9/2
Always classy New York Post did an article on new restaurants in Greenpoint. Actually, their choices were pretty good. Read about the drama and hanky panky that transpired at […]