A new pierogi shop that was inspired by another restaurant based in Poland will open Wednesday on Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint. Pieroƶek (592 Manhattan Ave.) is from married couple Alexandra […]
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Brooklyn Whiskers Closes Manhattan Avenue Location, Hints at New Greenpoint Space
The vegan cafe with cat flair, Brooklyn Whiskers (1008 Manhattan Ave), is now closed following an announcement on social media on Monday. Specializing in dairy and gluten-free baked goods and […]
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Fashion Sundae Episode 15
For Fashion Sundae Episode 15 from Watching New York we once again take a look back at the styles spotted last week on Bedford Avenue. Fall topcoats of all shades and colors […]
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Greenpoint This Week: Manhattan Avenue Closings and Planned Openings, Historic District Map, NYC Marathon, and More!
Happy post-Halloween Friday Greenpointers! If you’re still in the holiday spirit, there’s a Día de Los Muertos-themed dance party tonight at Magick City (37 Box St.). Put your green thumb to use […]
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Manhattan Avenue Plant Shop Soft Opening Relocates to Nassau Avenue
On its second anniversary, the plant shop Soft Opening (570 Manhattan Ave.) will move to Nassau Avenue to focus on building an online store. On Friday, Soft Opening’s owner Kristin […]
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North Brooklyn Has City’s Largest Share of Creative Industry Workers
Over the past decade, the population of North Brooklynites working in creative industries — which includes film production, art, music, advertising, fashion, museums, and architecture — has skyrocketed, according to a new […]
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The Other Art Fair returns to Brooklyn Expo Center Nov 7–10
The Other Art Fair returns to Brooklyn where it runs biannually in the spring and fall in Greenpoint’s Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble Street). The Fair returns for its next […]
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Permits Approved for “New Drug Store” at 750 Manhattan Avenue
Permits were approved this week for alterations for a “new drug store” at the former Natural Garden (750 Manhattan Ave.) building, according to the NYC DOB website. The independent market had […]
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Tom Cats Barber Shop Closes Abruptly as Employees Plan to Open New Shop
After more than 13 years in the neighborhood, Tomcats Barber Shop (135 India St.) is closed. Employees say that they received notice two days prior to the October 13th closure […]
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A Very Halloween Thursday Spotlight: Meet the Founder of FEARnyc
New York City’s scariest film festival, FEARnyc, will conclude its 2019 festival tonight at Film Noir Cinema (122 Meserole Ave) with a tingly, sensational, and sneakily immersive screening. But who’s the man behind […]