Defying the grim news of locally-owned businesses closing by the dozen in Greenpoint and Williamsburg during the 2020 pandemic year, a guitar luthier is expanding his Greenpoint workshop to keep […]
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Ferry Service Restored in Greenpoint After Three Day Pause
Ferry service at the India Street Pier was restored at approximately 4 p.m. on Monday following an abrupt three day pause in service casuing confusion for East River commuters. Last […]
Greenpoint Library Opens With Virtual Ribbon Cutting on Tuesday
In an opening ceremony fit for pandemic times, the Greenpoint Library (107 Norman Ave.) will debut during a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 20th. Visitors to the newly […]
Greenpoint Ferry Landing Closes Abruptly
Update: Ferry service at the India Street Pier resumed Monday at 4 p.m. Commuters eager to cross the East River on Monday morning were in for a disappointment. The Greenpoint […]
New York Sports Club Permanently Closes Greenpoint Gym
New York Sports Club’s 114 Greenpoint Avenue location is now permanently closed as fitness centers struggle to stay in business during the pandemic. “Sorry for the inconvenience this location has […]
East Williamsburg Shooting Leaves Man Dead on Bushwick Avenue
A 37-year-old man was fatally shot on Tuesday afternoon while sitting in a car in East Williamsburg, multiple news outlets report. Police responded to a call at Powers Street and […]
Union Pool Closing for Winter, Reopening in Spring 2021
Williamsburg nightlife staple Union Pool (484 Union Ave.) will close up shop for the approaching winter months with plans to reopen in Spring 2021. “With concern for the safety and […]
Brooklyn Community Board 1 to Host October’s Virtual Public Meeting Tuesday
Brooklyn Community Board 1 will hold its October public meeting and board hearing this week with the fiscal year 2022 budget priorities on the agenda. The one hour meeting is […]
Greenpoint This Week: Library Opening Announced, COVID Hotspots Emerge, Waterfront Condo Boards Sue, and More!
Happy weekend Greenpointers! This week brought the closure of NYC neighborhoods where COVID infections are reemerging at an alarming rate. In effect for at least the next two weeks, sections […]
Williamsburg Hit-And-Run Driver Sought by NYPD
The NYPD are searching for the driver who slammed into two pedestrians Wednesday night in Williamsburg before fleeing the scene. SHOCKING VIDEO: of yesterday’s hit & run at Lee av […]