Last night, local historian, teacher, and author Geoffrey Cobb delighted a full house at Shayz Lounge (130 Franklin Street) with a selection of readings from his latest book, The King […]
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The Namesake Behind McGuinness Blvd: Learn about “The King of Greenpoint” at Shayz Lounge Tonight! (10/18)
In a neighborhood where we like to keep it real, Pete McGuinness’ legacy lives on in much more than McGuinness Blvd. He was larger than life and one of the […]
Posted inCommunity, Sunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps – Pups of Greenpoint
With dog parks in both McGolrick and McCarren Park, lots of canine-conscious businesses that leave water bowls out for pups, and many great dog owners, Greenpoint is a pretty sweet […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
Saved by the ’90s, Noise Love, Bad Habits – What’s happening, Greenpoint? (10/12–10/18)
There are more events in our weekly calendar. Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 10/12 ♦ Dauntless Media Be Dauntless @ Tender Trap (66 Greenpoint Ave) 8pm, FREE, a riveting video installation by Eight […]
Posted inNews
94th Precinct Nabs Suspect Possibly Connected to Burglary, Search Continues for Men Wanted in Mugging Spree
Greenpoint has recently had a wave of robberies and a burglary that have disturbed neighborhood residents. Early in the morning on Sunday, Sept. 25, four separate robberies occurred within 90 minutes […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Show me your Cheese: Fromage in North Brooklyn
Autumn has arrived, my friends, and as the crisp, chilled air overtakes our fair city, there is nothing I look forward to more than a cheese night at home. We are undeniably fortunate here […]
Posted inCommunity, News, The Hook-Up
Lager Legislation, An Airbnb Nightmare, and The King of Greenpoint – The Hook-Up 10/07
After a string of recent robberies in Greenpoint, police are looking for four men. Images have been released of two of these men. Stay vigilant and be careful if walking […]
Posted inCommunity, Events, Kids
For The Kids: Pumpkin Day 2016 This Saturday!
Pumpkin Day 2016 |Â Saturday, October 1, 12-3 PM Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble Street) Tickets: $15 per child, $20 at the patch. Comes with 2 complimentary Schoolfest tickets. Town Square’s […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint, Historical Greenpoint
North Brooklyn Border Wars: Do You Really Live in Greenpoint?
Recently I wrote a piece for Greenpointers about Bamonte’s Restaurant on Withers Street. A number of people reprimanded me and posted that the famous eatery was not in Greenpoint, but […]
Posted inArt, Events
(Un)Church DJ show Tonight in Williamsburg/Greenpoint
If you’ve grabbed a coffee at The Lot Radio (17 Nassau Avenue), or have ever wandered the streets behind the High School next to McCarren Park, you may have seen the Franciscan church San Damiano […]