As a North Brooklyn resident you probably feel like you’re doomsday prepping for the impending L-Train Shutdown—and let’s not forget that local business owners are, too. No one is quite […]
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Dogs, Dreams, Data and Design — The Hook-up (4/13)
It’s gorgeous out, Greenpoint! And that’s not the only reason to celebrate. This week started out with some sweet news. On Monday, an MTA subway track inspector rescued that had […]
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The L train is Clobbering Rents and Riders are Clobbering Each Other — The Hook-up (3/30)
Welcome to the Hook-up. We all know the MTA is a diva. But this time it’s not (all) about the L-pocalypse. In fact, this week, MTA honcho Andy Byford was […]
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Best Dressed Awards, New Elevators at Greenpoint Ave Station + More Notes From Last Night’s CB1 Meeting
It’s a frigid Tuesday night in March, currently breezy, but there was a Nor’easter in the morning. The day and the commute hasn’t been easy. You probably feel like parking […]
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Crashing Greenpoint and Changing on a Dime in Williamsburg — the Hook-up (3/9)
Hey Greenpoint, Judd Apatow would like a word with us. He’s filming his latest HBO comedy series here in Greenpoint, at Cine Magic East River Studios, and word Bookstore (126 […]
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Looking for Love on the G Train, Life and Death in Brooklyn — The Hook-up (2/23)
The Man in the Yellow Hat was always looking for Curious George. This Valentines Day, a 25-year-old Williamsburg woman was looking for the Guy in the Yellow Shoes. After a […]
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L Train Shutdown Meeting TONIGHT (2/8)!
The DOT is continuing its community outreach by holding meetings open to the public, so folks can ask questions, make comments and raise fists about the upcoming L train shutdown, […]
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Brooklyn and A Queen — The Hook-up 1/26
This week, New Yorkers have been making their voices heard underground, underwater and in church. On Sunday, Rev. Yolanda, a Drag Queen who leads an inter-faith congregation in Bay Ridge, […]
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More Space, Less Space and Greenpoint Rings our Bell — The Hook-up (1/12)
As 2018 picks up steam, the news continues to roll in… even when the subway doesn’t. Much has been made of the MTA’s plans for L-pocalypse, the 15-month L train […]
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Suspects, Signage and Skyscrapers — The Hook-up (12/8)
Here at Greenpointers, we’re gearing up for our Winter Candyland Holiday Market, and we hope you’ll join us on Sunday for the fun at the Greenpoint Loft (67 West Street). […]