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Neighborhood News in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tag: commute

There’s a New Easy Way to Get from Greenpoint to DUMBO

by Sponsored August 24, 2017August 26, 2017

Anyone who commutes between Greenpoint and DUMBO knows there is no easy solution. You can take multiple subways, pay for rideshare, or take the ferry, but what if there were […]

A History of the Greenpoint Ferry

by Geoff Cobb May 1, 2017April 30, 2017

Starting this morning, the East River Ferry is no more—it’s transitioning into a new entity, NYC Ferry, to provide city-wide service. The good thing about the new city-subsidized service is that fares […]

05.29.14 Mixtape // Video: Daughters

by Beca May 29, 2014May 29, 2014

Fuzzy psych-pop trio Video Daughters summoned this week’s commute-friendly playlist. Catch Video Daughters Saturday, June 7 in the backyard of 94 Evergreen in Bushwick with Alien Trilogy. Come stroll with us […]

A Streetcar Named “What’s Manhattan?”

by Jen G April 21, 2014April 21, 2014

I’ve said it before, I only go to Manhattan to visit the dentist, since finding a new dentist is the only thing more painful than going into “the city.” Otherwise […]

Spud Pile Failure Caused East River Ferry India St Pier Ramp Collapse

by Jen G February 21, 2014February 21, 2014

The biggest craziest news in Greenpoint last week was the East River Ferry ramp collapse at India St Pier. No one was injured thankfully, but their motto, “Relax, we’ll get […]

Rally For The G Train With Rider’s Alliance – Sun 1/27

by Jen G January 26, 2013

Many Greenpointers complain endlessly about the poor service on the G Line. Do something about it! And enjoy free hot chocolate! Join Rider’s Alliance at a rally for better G […]

Short G Train Service Back In Effect Immediately

by Jen G November 24, 2012

Via @photographysux – Short G Train Service Back in Effect. Move to the center of the platform. Did you like the longer train?

Want to Volunteer in Rockaways? Take the Rockaway Ferry

by Jen G November 9, 2012

According to NYCEDC blog: “Helping to assist thousands impacted by Hurricane Sandy in the Rockaways, Mayor Bloomberg, New York City Economic Development Corporation and Seastreak today announced a partnership to […]

L Train Running BK to NYC; Gas Guzzlers Forced To Share

by Jen G November 8, 2012

According to @NYCmayorsOffice: – L train is running every ten minutes between Manhattan and Brooklyn! – The gas shortage is a serious enough problem that “starting at 6AM tomorrow drivers […]

East River Ferry at India St Running

by Jen G November 7, 2012November 7, 2012

Via @EastRiverFerry “Greenpoint is OPEN!”

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