Thanks to Newtown Creek Alliance and North Brooklyn Boat Club for organizing this fun canoe trip on the Newtown Creek. While nature in the way of lush forests and crystal […]
Tag: Brooklyn
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No G Train Service This Weekend (from Greenpoint Ave to Ct. Square)
From MTA Weekender: Reminder: due to Sandy Recovery work there are no trains between Nassau Av and Court Sq. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service. Manhattan Ave shuttle buses run […]
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Happy 4th of July from the Land of Unicorns!
Unicorns, which do exist, are often depicted “collared with a broken chain attached, showing that it has broken free from its bondage.” Happy Independence Day!
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4th of July is Happening! Burgers, Boogies, Boils, Bashes, Beaches, BBQs! (6/3-6/7)
(Sponsored) 5th of July Funk/Soul Party @ Manhattan Inn (632 Manhattan Ave) Midnight-4am, FREE, Dj Bengey is KEEPING IT FUNKY AND SOULFUL in his debut at Manhattan Inn, Greenpoint & Williamsburg’s premiere […]
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Summer Sunday Slimdown Challenge in McCarren Park – Every Sunday in July (FREE!)
(SPONSORED) Summer is here and its time to lose those pounds! A good cardiovascular workout is an important part of shedding those pounds. Join intenSati instructor Elina Leclaire and health expert Ekayani […]
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More New Bars & Restaurants in Greenpoint: Luksus, Bread for the Eater, Lake Street
While we patiently wait for the openings of Park Luncheonette (Driggs & Lorimer), Little Dokebi (Driggs Ave & Monitor St) and a portuguese restaurant at the old Wasco on (McGuinness […]
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“A Giant Sandwich is Landing on Greenpoint” – Notes on Greenpoint Landing & 77 Commercial St ULURP Meeting
On Thursday June, 27th, 2013 GWAPP and NAGG organized a public meeting in response to the public meeting at McCarren Park that took place on May 5th, in which residents […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
“Super Trashy Heavy Snacky” Potlikker: New WB Restaurant By Former Queens Hideaway Chef Liza Queen
Before it was Anella, the restaurant space on Franklin St was the beloved Queens Hideaway that served “homely southern bent American cuisine.” If you are still broken hearted about its […]
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Attention Filmmakers & Photographers: CSI Rentals Is Now Open in Brooklyn!
(Sponsored) CSI Rentals‘ Grand Opening of its 2nd location – now open in the Williamsburg-Bushwick Area of Brooklyn, New York – is located at 1138 Flushing Ave, only 1 block from […]
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Greenpointer Kicked By Homeless Man on Manhattan Ave
Another reader concerned about safety in Greenpoint wrote in to tell me of an incident in which she was recently kicked by a homeless man on Manhattan Ave: I wanted […]