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Elevators Debut at Bedford Avenue L Subway Station

by Greenpointers Staff October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

The MTA construction site near the busy intersection of Bedford Avenue and N 7th Street in Williamsburg is finally cleared following a year of subway station upgrades. The MTA hosted […]

Greenpoints’ Holiday Lights Face Funding Shortage As Crowdfunding Campaign Launches

by Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner October 22, 2020October 22, 2020

The large illuminated G hanging above the intersection of Greenpoint and Manhattan avenues often signals the start of the winter holiday season, but this year, the festive display is in […]

FSC Guitars Expands With New Greenpoint Workshop

by Greenpointers Staff October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

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 […]

Ferry Service Restored in Greenpoint After Three Day Pause

by Greenpointers Staff October 20, 2020October 20, 2020

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

by Greenpointers Staff October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

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

by Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner October 19, 2020October 19, 2020

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

by Greenpointers Staff October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

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

by Greenpointers Staff October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

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

by Greenpointers Staff October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

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

by Greenpointers Staff October 12, 2020October 12, 2020

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 […]

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