A dog was rescued in the East River on Friday morning by NYPD after the pooch jumped into the water near Java Street and swimming off into the distance away […]
Tag: East River
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Man Dives Into East River to Save Dog at Transmitter Park
An unidentified hero warmed hearts in Transmitter Park on Saturday afternoon by jumping off the pier to rescue a dog that was rapidly swimming away in the East River. The […]
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North Brooklyn Boat Club Announces 2019 Public Paddle Schedule
The North Brooklyn Boat Club announced their 2019 public paddle schedule, where guides lead short trips on Newtown Creek. More from NBCC: Public paddles are free and open to everyone. […]
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121 Affordable Units Available at Eliot Spitzers’ 420 Kent Ave.
The NYC housing lottery is now open for 121 affordable units at 420 Kent Ave., the new luxury waterfront development from former Governor Eliot Spitzer; apply by May 29th. The […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint
The History Behind Grand Republic: A Modern Bar With a Storied Name
One of the most atmospheric bars in Greenpoint is the quaint cocktail club Grand Republic (19 Greenpoint Ave.), and it’s a great place to enjoy a cocktail amongst nautically themed […]
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A Teen in the Turnstile, A Man in the River, and Sex at the Center — The Hook-up 9/29
We’ve all had trouble with the turnstile before — maybe your MetroCard isn’t swiping, maybe some of the turnstiles are out of order — but it takes a special skill […]
Posted inArt
Photography Exhibit Showing North Brooklyn’s Changing Waterfront at Quimby’s Bookstore
Local photographer and director Jackie Roman has been documenting the changing culture and cityscape of our East River waterfront for more than a decade. This Friday evening (7-10pm) at Quimby’s […]
Posted inEnvironmental
Tour Newtown Creek By Ferry!
On May 21st, Newtown Creek Alliance sets sail on Newtown Creek in a NY Waterway ferry boat. Historian Mitch Waxman and NCA Program Manager Willis Elkins are hosting the boat ride, […]
Posted inEat & Drink
All Aboard: The Brooklyn Barge Opened Yesterday!
The Brooklyn Barge (3 West Street, at Milton) finally opened yesterday for its third season. This is Greenpoint’s only waterfront bar with unbeatable views of Manhattan. It’s the kind of place […]
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Brooklyn Barge Bar Set to Open Soon!
The long anticipated Brooklyn Barge Bar is looming ever closer on our horizons. Although not yet open for business, the barge itself will take up its new position near Transmitter Park […]