An upcoming public meeting will explain proposed changes to the Citywide & East River/Open Waters Long Term Control Plan by the Department of Environmental Protection, a plan local environmental groups are questioning. […]
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Greenpoint’s Brooklyn Standard Closes Temporarily Due to Basement Flood
Brooklyn Standard (188 Nassau Ave.) was forced to close today following a basement flood and a visit from the Department of Health. The good news is that the neighborhood cafe […]
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Artist Submissions Sought For Bushwick Inlet Park Gallery Space
NYC Parks is seeking artists to submit their works for consideration to be displayed in a gallery near the East River State Park in Williamsburg. Artists can submit “works for […]
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Williamsburg Venue Villain Could be Replaced by Two Mixed-Use Developments
Two new mixed-use developments at 307 Kent Ave. in Williamsburg would require a special zoning change to construct retail, commercial, light manufacturing and medical office space, NY YIMBY reports. The […]
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Man Arrested After Vandalizing St. Anthony of Padua Church Last Sunday
A 33-year-old man entered the Greenpoint Catholic church St. Anthony of Padua – St. Alphonsus (862 Manhattan Ave.) and vandalized a parish last Sunday. A video posted by the Brooklyn Diocese shows […]
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MTA Announces G Train Overnight Interruptions for This Week, And Final L Train Repair Project Schedule
The MTA announced overnight service changes for the G train this week along with the L train Canarsie tunnel repair project’s final schedule through next spring. In a minor inconvenience, […]
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Fashion Sundae Episode 25
January weather was reminiscent of spring last weekend in NYC and Watching New York was on Bedford Avenue to catch all of the action. Check out these looks for Fashion Sundae […]
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Greenpoint This Week: BQX Redux, Swastika Vandals, Franklin Street Bike Lane Redesign, and More!
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 […]