The MTA is hosting the first of four open houses focused on the L train tonight (3/7) at Our Lady of Guadalupe St. Bernard at 328 W 14 St. in Manhattan […]
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New Greenpoint Landing Towers From Architect of Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Renderings of two additional Greenpoint Landing mixed-use towers with 745 rental units (30 percent ‘affordable’) were released today resembling a “ziggurat and its inverse,” Curbed reports. This is Brooklyn’s first development […]
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Brooklyn Label: Rediscovering the Astral’s Legacy
A lot of local history is quickly disappearing, but one place that is holding strong is Brooklyn Label (180 Franklin St.) and the historic building it calls home. French Greenpointer […]
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Apply for Affordable Apartments at 123 Hope Street
Applications for a fresh batch of 41 affordable apartments at 123 Hope St. in Williamsburg are opening on March 7th, with a May 6th deadline to apply; access the application here. […]
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Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney to Host “State of the District” in Upper East Side (3/10)
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is hosting a “State of the District” presentation on Sunday, March 10, at Hunter College W714 (E. 68th Street and Lexington Avenue) from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 […]
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Honoring Greenpoint’s Pioneering Female Factory Workers
The iconic industries of North Brooklyn were staffed by females who were underpaid and often worked in dangerous conditions. It’s high time we honor these anonymous, but heroic local workers. […]
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New York City’s First Black Principal Sarah Tompkins Garnet Began Her Career in Williamsburg
March is Women’s History Month when we celebrate the achievements of North Brooklyn’s greatest women. Sarah Tompkins Garnet was not only the first black woman to serve as a […]
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BQX Public Discussion on Local Business and Public Transit at Brooklyn Bowl (3/5)
A panel discussion on the proposed Brooklyn Queens Connector (also known as BQX) is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, at 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Brooklyn Brewery (79 […]
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Explore Local Spots for $1: Taco Meals, Vietnamese Sandwiches, Poke Bowls, & More
From taco meals, lox bagel and coffee, falafels, vegan breakfast burritos, pizza, poke bowl, Vietnamese sandwiches, and more you can try a range of delicious flavors in the neighborhood for […]
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Norman Closing on Sunday (3/3) for Good Inside of A/D/O
Seasonal Scandinavian restaurant, bakery and bar, Norman (29 Norman Ave.) will close after brunch on March 3, following two years of operation inside of the A/D/O co-working and event space. “Our […]