For the 7th year, TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint returns this Sunday, September 18th to showcase mouthwatering dishes and drinks from the best of North Brooklyn’s local restaurants and bars. From 1-5PM in the East River State […]
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An “Ice Cream Battle!” for National Ice Cream Month
In 1984, President Reagan made one of his most important announcements: July officially became “National Ice Cream Month,” and the third Sunday is “National Ice Cream Day.” Yes, that is why […]
Posted inCommunity, News
You Asked, We Provide: The Best Places to Watch Fireworks and BBQ on July 4th
From a waterfront restaurant in Greenpoint to outdoor parties in Bushwick, there are tons of places to eat meat, drink beer, and watch them fireworks this Independence Day. Here’s a list! […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint
Brooklyn Label: Rediscovering the Astral’s Legacy
A lot of local history is quickly disappearing, but one place that is holding strong is Brooklyn Label (180 Franklin St.) and the historic building it calls home. French Greenpointer […]
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Fried Chicken Shows Its Healthful Side at Pretty Southern
“NEW FRIED CHICKEN JOINT ON MY BLOCK” read the text message accompanying a selfie of my friend in front of a pretty-in-pink menu posted in the window of 14 Bedford […]
Posted inCommunity, News, The Hook-Up
Precinct Protest, Deep Fried Burrata and Candy Vans — The Hook-Up 1/13
A protest at Greenpoint’s 94th Precinct this week made headlines following Captain Peter Rose’s statements to the press about rape cases. The protest happened despite his formal apology via Twitter. […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Thursday Spotlight: Sarah Merenda
Since 1999 Sarah Merenda has called NYC home though her travels have brought her all over the world. Growing up in Eastern Maryland and joining the family wall paper installation […]
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TONIGHT in Greenpoint: HUFF THIS! plays at Coco 66 (10pm)
There’s a stellar night of music going down tonight at beloved local gem Coco 66 (on 66 Greenpoint Ave): The Soon-Another (8pm), Leisure Studies (9pm), HUFF THIS! (10pm), and City […]
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Greenpointers Cameo Showcase Preview – Folding Legs
Greenpointers, along with Pancakes & Whiskey and Buzzchips, is putting on a show at Cameo Gallery this Saturday 1/18. There are four great bands on the bill: Adios Ghost, Youngman […]