• Hurray! IS318 “The Brooklyn Castle” Chess Team reached their goal of raising $67,785! That doesn’t mean you can’t still make a donation! • Did you know Greenpoint has a […]
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Greenpoint Shop OAK Purchased By American Apparel
Big news for local Greenpoint fashion retailer Oak (55 Nassau Ave) – American Apparel recently bought the company. Via New York Magazine: “As WWD reports, American Apparel purchased the gothic-leaning […]
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Many Greenpoint & Williamsburg Businesses Burglarized; 2 Men Wanted
Video footage on  CBS Local shows two suspects, white males who broke into the front doors of many local Greenpoint and Williamsburg businesses, stole cash and fled in a white minivan. […]
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First the G Down Weekends – Now The L Not Running Late Nights in August
Better grab a bicycle or get a new pair of walking shoes. Our weekend and late night subway access is becoming limited in North Brooklyn on the G and the […]
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Missing Greenpoint Woman Last Seen on Freeman St After “Scared” Texts
A reader alerted me to this AMNY article about Greenpointer Dana Lauren Bonanno, which reports: Police are searching for a Brooklyn woman who sent panicked text messages to friends and […]
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Bill Murray, Healthcare, Governors Island Mall?, DIY Networking, Rooftop Camping: The Hook-Up – 7/28
• Yes way! Bill Murray was at Briskettown! (Free Williamsburg) • All you need to know about Low Cost Healthcare For Freelancers & Artists (Bushwick Daily) •  Rezoning is paving the […]
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Dumont Owner Colin Devlin Commits Suicide
As reported in the Wall Street Journal: Colin Devlin, owner of some of the most beloved Williamsburg restaurants – Dumont, Dumont Burger and the recently closed Dressler was found dead […]
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“Take care of your skin now— it will pay you back later!” – Amber Organic Tan Studio – Discount!
(Sponsored) Amber Organic Tan Studio is fully dedicated to the art and science of a safe and 100% organic tan as well as healthy and well-maintained skin. Our motto is […]
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Big Snow’s Co-Owner Yoni David Shot; Venue Closes
Greenpointers is a big fan of the DIY venue Big Snow Buffalo Lodge (89 Varet St) and we were very saddened to hear of the unfortunate shooting of Yoni David […]
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Name Nassau & Greenpoint Ave G Stops, Smallest Wiener, Inside the Lift, Bushwick Shooting: The Hook-Up (7/22)
• Cringeworthy: MTA is talking about selling subway station names to corporations, but the names would be “accurate and help orient customers as they navigate the MTA network,” like Macy’s […]