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Neighborhood News in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tag: Environment

North Brooklyn Environmental History Zine Releases First Issue

by Greenpointers Staff September 3, 2020September 6, 2020

Greenpoint has experienced its fair share of environmental issues over the years including one of the biggest continental oil spills in U.S. history, the construction of New Yorks’ largest wastewater […]

THIS THURSDAY (12/14): NAG Environmental Happy Hour!

by Greenpointers Staff December 13, 2017December 13, 2017

Via Neighbors Allied for Good Growth: Do you want to get involved with a North Brooklyn neighborhood group? Do you care about environmental issues? Join us for a drink! The […]

Sustainable Shine: Greenpoint Glitter’s Biodegradable Cosmetics Help the Planet

by Katy Einerson December 1, 2017November 30, 2017

A little bit of glitter can go a long way. It’s a fabulous way to give your day a little something lustrous, whether it’s on an outfit, an accessory, or […]

Neighbors Allied For Good Growth Fundraiser Gala This Thursday (10/26)!

by Greenpointers Staff October 24, 2017October 24, 2017

Neighbors Allied For Good Growth (NAG), is a long standing community group made up of dedicated local activists that volunteer their time. If you’re not already aware, NAG was instrumental […]

Who Sees the Trees? Greenpoint’s Citizen Pruners!

by Lucie Levine September 22, 2017September 22, 2017

We might live in the concrete jungle, but according to this fantastic interactive tree map made by the New York City Parks department, Greenpoint is blessed with arboreal abundance. Our […]

BQGreen fights Public Health Emergency with “Park out of Thin Air” over the BQE

by Lucie Levine August 28, 2017August 24, 2017

Williamsburg is full of a lot of fabulous things like delicious food, beautiful art and exciting entertainment, but our neighborhood can’t boast a lot of park space. In fact, when […]

Greenpoint’s Natural Greenery Inspires Conservation-Minded Butterfly Perfume

by Lucie Levine August 10, 2017August 9, 2017

Greenpoint sports a lot of green. From McCarren Park to the G train, our slice of north Brooklyn is colorful. In fact, Greenpoint’s natural greenery has inspired Euphorium Brooklyn’s newest […]

The Next Greenpoint Clean Up Day is This Weekend (8/12)!

by Greenpointers Staff August 7, 2017July 26, 2017

Join the Greenpoint Chamber and Neighbors Allied for Good Growth for the third Curb Your Litter: Greenpoint clean-up day of 2017. This time, they’re partnering with the Newtown Creek Alliance to pay special attention to curbing […]

Learn How To Talk To Trees on Sunday (7/16)!

by Greenpointers Staff July 10, 2017July 10, 2017

Greening Greenpoint is hosting a street tree volunteer day on Sunday, July 16th, where Greenpointers will learn street tree care techniques, meet their neighbors, eat lunch & take home some tools […]

Community Visioning, Newtown Creek History, and Green Roof Tour at Kingsland Wildflowers this Saturday (6/3)

by Sponsored May 30, 2017

This Saturday (June 3rd), you can tour the beautiful rooftop at Kingsland Wildflowers (520 Kingsland Ave), learn about the future of Newtown Creek at a community visioning workshop, and take a look […]

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