In the latest round of closures a number of businesses in Greenpoint and Williamsburg have confirmed their final brick-and-mortar days. Kinfolk (90 Wythe Ave.), home to pop-up restaurants and a […]
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Beloved Neighborhood Restaurant Jimmy’s Diner Closes After 13 Years
Another beloved small business has closed in the wake of COVID-19. Jimmy’s Diner (577 Union Ave.) announced this month that the local restaurant would close for good. And yes, “The […]
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See Which Businesses in North Brooklyn Received COVID Relief Money
Struggling businesses in North Brooklyn haven’t been shy in applying for federal aid. The U.S. government granted between $500 million and $1 billion worth of small business loans in the […]
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Lili and Cata Adds Backyard Manicure And Pedicure Stations
It’s been nearly a year since Lili and Cata Nail Saloon opened its non-toxic nail shop and cafe on Greenpoint Avenue, and after over three months of mandatory closure, the […]
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Greenpoint Design Firm, Pink Sparrow, Creates Parklets to Help Restaurants
Dining al fresco can be a competitive pastime for New Yorkers who want to score prime sidewalk seating in the warmer months. Now, sitting outside is the only way to […]
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Meet Riley Goodside: The Man Behind the Mask, Goggles, Gloves and Glasses
Riley Goodside, 33, woke up early on the brisk morning of March 15th and was “disgusted.” Just four days earlier, the World Health Organization had formally declared COVID-19 a pandemic, […]
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Blue Hill’s ResourcED Program Adds Greenpoint Pickup Location
There’s no need to leave the city, or even the neighborhood, to pick up Blue Hill Farm’s sought-after food boxes. To offset potential food waste during the pandemic, the Tarrytown-based […]
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Mike’s Hot Honey Is Offering Free Dip Cups to Help Pizzerias
New York City is just heating up, and one Greenpoint-based company is preparing to make this unprecedented summer in the city a little sweeter too. Mike’s Hot Honey, the artisanal […]
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See How the Pandemic Played Out in North Brooklyn As New York City Reopens
Starting Monday, Governor Cuomo will allow some nonessential businesses such as retail to gradually reopen with proper safety measures as part the Phase 1 reopening plan for New York City. […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Masks In The Wild Commissions Artists and Promotes Public Health
In a time where public health and artists’ careers are at risk, Masks In The Wild boldly and resourcefully looks to uplift each of these vital entities. A grassroots project […]