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Tag: Fire

Anella: Closed Until Further Notice Due to a Fire

by Greenpointers Staff July 9, 2018July 10, 2018

Some of you may have heard about local favorite Anella (222 Franklin Street) having closed indefinitely over the weekend, due to a fire that raged through the space. The damage appears […]

Breaking: Fire on Manhattan Avenue (4/28)

by Megan Penmann April 28, 2018April 28, 2018

There are reports of a duct fire at 856 Manhattan Avenue tonight, and firemen were dispatched at 7:10pm (Saturday, April 28th). The address 856 Manhattan Avenue is where local tie-dye […]

January 9th: The Anniversary of the Great Fire that Destroyed the Domino Refinery in 1882

by Geoff Cobb January 9, 2018January 8, 2018

January 9th marks the one hundred thirty-sixth anniversary of one of the most destructive fires in North Brooklyn. On a frigid January night, the Havemeyer and Elder Refinery, which would […]

Pigeon Pets, Greenpoint Garbage Moves Away, and Back Stabbing — The Hook-Up 4/21

by Megan Penmann April 22, 2017April 22, 2017

Omg! A pigeon flew into someone’s kitchen near the Lorimer stop and made a nest inside a pasta strainer. Follow Adelaide the pigeon on Instagram. This Fall, some of our Greenpoint […]

Breaking: Fire On Greenpoint Avenue

by Megan Penmann January 6, 2017January 9, 2017

According to @NYCfirewire and local eyewitnesses, there’s a fire currently blazing at 13 Greenpoint Ave. on the 2nd floor in a 2-story commercial building. We’ll update this post as we hear more. […]

Fire at Chase Bank Takes Down Sign and is Temporarily Closed

by Greenpointers Staff June 21, 2016June 21, 2016

Chase Bank (798 Manhattan Ave) caught on fire this morning (June 21) and is temporarily closed. It should be back up and running tomorrow, according to a Chase employee who […]

Clothes Abound for The Diamond Street Fire Victims, but the Apartment Search Goes On

by Steph Koyfman March 1, 2016

Thanks to everyone who donated clothing and supplies to the Diamond Street fire victims, because they now have plenty of essentials. However, they’re still looking for a place to call […]

Four-Alarm Fire Burns Through Three Buildings on Diamond Street

by Steph Koyfman February 15, 2016

Four people — including two firefighters — were injured last night in a four-alarm fire that engulfed three consecutive buildings on Diamond Street. According to the Fire Department, the fire […]

Greenpoint Gallery Destroyed From Fire: A Call to The Community

by Vivien Lee February 5, 2016March 3, 2016

On the evening of January 18th, Greenpoint Gallery underwent a casualty from an unfortunate electrical fire, causing significant damage to the second floor space. The gallery’s curator, Shawn James, has […]

Here’s How You Can Help the Victims of the Richardson St Fire

by Shiren Hassani December 30, 2015December 30, 2015

Early Tuesday morning, a fire at 30 Richardson St. left two dead and others displaced. Those who survived were forced out into the cold with no possessions and no longer have a home to […]

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