January 9th marks the one hundred thirty-sixth anniversary of one of the most destructive fires in North Brooklyn. On a frigid January night, the Havemeyer and Elder Refinery, which would […]
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Greenpoint’s New Library and Environmental Center Touted as Example of Architecture’s Power to Build Community
The Greenpoint community, joined by students from PS 34 and public officials including Coucilman Stephen Levin, Deputy Borough President Diana Reyna and Assemblyman Joe Lentol, broke ground on our new […]
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A 1910 Greenpoint Love Triangle: The Bride and Her Two Grooms
I am a high school teacher and historian—an expert in love and romance, I certainly am not, but I have heard from some local women looking to start a family […]
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Treat Yourself with Tropical Healing in Mayan Ruins with Hosh Yoga! Early Bird Special !
We had the so much fun with Hosh Yoga this past summer in Cuba and are so excited that they will be hosting a five-night, six- day yoga retreat in Tulum, […]
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After 31 Years in Business, Kasia is Closing Its Doors This Friday (Dec 22)
Since August 1986, Kasia’s has proudly been serving Williamsburg. Though the neighborhood has greatly changed since our doors first opened, we take great pride knowing that we stayed true to […]
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Anti-Gentrification Panel Discussion in Long Island City Tonight (12/4)
The Queens Anti-Gentrification Project and Progress Queens will be hosting an event tonight called “Money, Power and Politics: Queens Democrats Examined.” The Queens County Democratic Party is also known as […]
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Get “Coffee With The Cops” of the 94th, Today at 2pm!
The 94th Precinct is hosting a coffee talk session this afternoon (11/16) at Sunset Diner (593 Meeker Ave) from 2-pm to 4pm. You’ll have a chance to sit down with Captain […]
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Meet Tarot Reader Eva Jane Peck, Greenpoint’s Electric Lamassu
What better way to cure a case of the Mondays than to tap into the wisdom of tarot over a glass of wine? You can find this calming and enlightening […]
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Thinking Big and Living Large in A/D/O’s new MINI Living Cabin
Limited space is a hallmark of city life, so it’s not everyday that New Yorkers ask themselves, “where should I put the hammock.” A/D/O, the creative design hub and co-working […]
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A Piece of Greenpoint History Faces Demolition
Recently, I did a series of stories for Greenpointers about the twenty-five most historic local buildings. One of the posts I wrote was about 85 Calyer Street, the residence of […]