Happy weekend Greenpointers! A photo exhibition featuring photos from 1990s era Williamsurg opens tonight at 383 Bushwick Ave. from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. On Saturday, a new Greenpoint-based art […]
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DOT Proposes Protected Bike Lane on Franklin and Quay Streets
A redesign of Franklin and Quay Streets by the Department of Transportation with plans to rearrange 15 parking spots and add a protected two-way bike lane is in the works, […]
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Behind the Toque: Vincent Fraissange of Williamsburg Mediterranean Restaurant Pheasant
Pheasant (445 Graham Ave.) is on the border of Greenpoint and Williamsburg offering spectacular dishes inspired by the Mediterranean coast. I recently stopped by to sample the restaurant’s newly updated […]
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Brookyln Community Board 1’s Monthly Public Meeting is Tuesday (1/14) And it Might be A Doozy
Brooklyn Community board 1’s monthly combined public hearing is Tuesday (1/14) at the Swinging 60’s Senior Center (211 Ainslie St.) starting at 6 p.m., and this one is likely going […]
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Growing Up in 90s Williamsburg, Art Circle Debut, Beautification, Community Board 1 Meeting — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (1/8-1/14)
WEDNESDAY 1/8 * Kristina Naplatarski 2020 Kickoff and Fundraiser @ Casa Publica BK (594 Union Ave), donation-based, support a Greenpoint natives’ campaign to bring effective, new leadership to the District Leader […]
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Swastika Vandals Caught In The Act Outside Acapulco in Greenpoint
A surveillance camera captured two men in the act of vandalizing the Greenpoint Mexican restaurant Acapulco (1116 Manhattan Ave.) with hate graffiti last December. 🚨WANTED for AGGRAVATED HARASSMENT: Recognize them? […]
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New Year, New Vegetarian and Vegan Pizza at Adelina’s
A longtime Greenpoint Italian restaurant is making some changes to their menu to start the new year after transitioning the restaurant to a 100 percent plant-based menu. Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint […]
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New Greenpoint Art Collective Plans First Show (1/11)
A newly-formed locally-based art group that started through an online message board will hold their first show this weekend in Greenpoint. Nadia Gomez, the founder of Greenpoint Art Circle says […]
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Greenpoint and Williamsburg Post Office Audit Results Are Here
Mail delivery in Greenpoint and Williamsburg from the U.S. Postal Service came under scrutiny last summer for reported missing and late mail in the 11211, 11222, and 11249 zip codes, […]
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Through Ars Poetica, Founder Lisa Markuson Elevates Human Connection With Words and Vintage Typewriters
This time last year marked birth of Ars Poetica, the experiential entertainment company that “brings words to life” as Founder Lisa Markuson, who was also born on this day describes. […]