North Brooklyn neighborhoods have experienced redevelopment over the past decade with demolitions and new construction a common sight. Living directly next to an active construction site can also be a […]
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Nomiki Konst Will NEVER Accept Real Estate Money in NYC Public Advocate Race
The New York City Public Advocate race grows more crowded by the week as Melissa Mark-Viverito has joined the growing candidate list that includes Council Member Jumaane Williams. The race […]
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Emo Legends Stick to New Songs, Not Crowd Pleasers
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a nostalgia-soaked night of music, and on Wednesday night at Warsaw (261 Driggs Ave.), Saves the Day was exactly that. But although it pains […]
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Where’s the Midterm Elections Party?
The 2018Â midterm elections are a high stakes affair, with the Democratic party poised to take back Congress (and potentially the Senate). So grab a friend or two, most importantly vote […]
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The Best Way to Get From Greenpoint to Riis Park Beach is…
Do you love to cycle? Want to explore parts of Brooklyn? And, for a great cause? Sign up for the Epic Ride for July 21 and you’ll explore parts of Brooklyn’s waterfront […]
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Your Guide To Watching The World Cup in Greenpoint
For the next month or so soccer fans in Greenpoint will be in the throes of World Cup mania. Normally placid people will dress head to toe in the uniforms […]
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TICKET GIVEAWAY! Brokelyn’s Official Northside Showcase at the Knitting Factory (Sat, 6/9) is Gonna be Lit!
It’s that time of year again when the Northside Festival brings an epic summer week of music and technology to the neighborhood. Our annual official showcase at Bar Matchless (RIP) […]
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A Pair of Greenpoint Locals are Your One-Stop-Shop for a Low-key Wedding
Weddings don’t have to be complicated, especially in Greenpoint, where we’ve got a one-stop-wedding-shop.
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Williamsburg’s Cocaine Bar of the 90’s, Kokies is Back—and it’s Fitting
Depending how long you’ve lived in North BK, you may have heard tale of the legendary bar Kokie’s.
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North Brooklyn Then & Now: _missing_the_point_’s Amazing Instagram Account
There’s no doubt that North Brooklyn’s skyline has rapidly changed in the last decade plus. In place of one-story bombed out warehouses, high rises stand tall. An old sludge tank […]