The reputed Colombo crime family underboss with local roots, John “Sonny” Franzese, passed away this week “of natural causes at a nursing home in NY” at the age of 103, […]
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Capital One Closing Greenpoint Savings Bank Branch in May
The Capital One branch inside of the historic Greenpoint Savings Bank building (807 Manhattan Ave.) will close on May 18th, according to a Greenpoint branch employee. After May 18th, the […]
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Greenpoint This Week: Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co. Reopens, Kickstarter Unionizes, North Brooklyn Pipeline Protest Grows, and More!
Happy Friday Greenpointers! There’s reason to raise your mugs in celebration as the long-awaited reopening of a neighborhood brewery and bar is finally here. Greenpoint Beer & Ale’s (1150 Manhattan Ave.) […]
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Missing Greenpoint Woman’s Body Found in Newtown Creek
A 76-year-old Greenpoint woman who was reported missing on February 9th was found dead near the Kosciuszko Bridge in Newtown Creek, according to multiple news outlets. Czeslawa Konefal who suffered from […]
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Fox & Fawn Reopens on Manhattan Avenue, Dusty Friends Extends Their Stay and Other Local Business Changes
A vintage clothing store has moved a few doors down from its former location and a new Korean bistro has come to N. 6th Street in Williamsburg, among other local […]
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North Brooklyn Pipeline Protestors Call on Governor and Mayor to Stop Construction
North Brooklyn residents and community groups are holding a rally outside of a fundraiser for Governor Andrew Cuomo at Giano On The Water (400 Kent Ave.) in Williamsburg to protest National […]
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Debate Watch Party, Outlaw Wrestling, Democratizing Design, Trip N’ Draw — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (2/19-2/25)
WEDNESDAY 2/19 * Debate Watch Party @ Magazine (130 Franklin St), 9pm, FREEE, beer pizza and debate watch party, More Info * Debate Watch Party with Senator Julia Salazar @ The Well (272 Meserole […]
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More “Affordable” Housing Lotteries Open in Williamsburg
Affordable housing lottery options in Williamsburg continue to roll out this month with 312-314 Keap St. as the latest buildings to apply for via the NYC Housing Connect website. At […]
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Kickstarter Employees Vote to Join Union
The employees of the Greenpoint-based tech company Kickstarter (58 Kent St.) voted to unionize on Tuesday, becoming one of the first U.S. tech companies to join a union. A vote […]