A talented local artist and designer, Monte Antrim, is displaying his unique images at South 4th Bar & Cafe (90 South 4th St.) in a show titled “Last World Problems.” The installation, which […]
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Posted inSunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps – Vinyl Decisions
Here in Greenpoint, we’re pretty lucky to have some seriously great record shops around. For this Sunday Snaps, I decided to drop by four of my favorites and ask employees […]
Posted inArt
Holiday Movies In North Brooklyn!
They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year—but between self-embarrassment at work parties, getting the XS condoms at the white elephant gift exchange, forced family hangouts, and blowing your paycheck […]
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L Train Service Increasing In June 2017
In a move that seems like it can’t come soon enough, the MTA has announced that it will start increasing L train service starting next June. Beginning in June 2017, to accommodate […]
Posted inArt, Culture, Eat & Drink, Events
13 Places To Drown Your Sorrows: Election Night Specials!
What’s your plan for watching tonight’s live broadcast-American-political-reality show trainwreck? Hopefully it includes drinking. A lot. Here’s some local joints where you can do just that. Greenpoint Beer & Ale (7 […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Struggle to Find Money for Holiday Lights Reflects Changed Greenpoint
Donna Siafakas, the owner of Peter Pan Donuts & Pastry Shop (727 Manhattan Ave.) and Nick Giannios, owner of The Greenpoint Floral Company (703 Manhattan Ave.) are two long-time local residents and […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Shooting On Manhattan Avenue Near Clay Street Shelter
Around 3am the morning of Tuesday, November 1st, a man was shot in the leg on Manhattan Avenue near Clay Street. This part of Greenpoint has been a sore spot for […]
Posted inCommunity, Culture, News
Airbnb Hosts in Greenpoint Put Out of Business By New Law
Many local Greenpoint hosts who make ends meet by renting out their places using Airbnb are in for a rude awakening. On Friday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law […]
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 in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint, Historical Greenpoint
A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: The Church of the Ascension
One of Greenpoint’s oldest buildings, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension (127 Kent St.), although beautiful, does not feel as if it belongs in Greenpoint. It feels more like a […]