Another method to acquire locally grown fruits and veggies has arrived in Williamsburg. Domino Park hosted its first green market at the corner of S. 4th St. & River St. […]
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Nicky’s Unisex, a New Neighborhood Bar, Opens in Williamsburg
Nicky’s Unisex, a new bar, restaurant and social venue, opened at 90 South 4th Street on July 3rd. The project was a long time coming, from Nicky Nyce, a 15-year […]
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Protestors Lay Flowers at Doorstep of the 94th Precinct
More than 100 demonstrators laid flowers at the doorstep of the 94th Precinct Thursday evening, each flower meant to represent someone who had been affected by police brutality. “It’s love […]
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Greenpoint This Week: Goodbye Jimmy’s, Hello Tropical Storm, Farewell Absentee Ballots, and More!
Happy post-tropical storm weekend Greenpointers! The last two weeks have felt like New York City’s own monsoon season with periodic torrential downpour occurring often with thunder and lightning; there was […]
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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 (577Â 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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Greenpoint Film Festival Will Host a Drive-In Edition This August
Summer movies in city parks seem like a distant memory, but several new drive-in theaters have made communal viewing possible in the wake of COVID-19. Now, Greenpoint Film Festival is […]
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Azure Gourmet Opens Upscale Deli on Franklin Street
A new deli and grocery store at the corner of Greenpoint Avenue and Franklin Street sells all the essentials typically found at a Brooklyn bodega, but fancier. Azure Gourmet (113 […]
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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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Assembly Candidates Lentol and Gallagher Prepare for Absentee Ballot Count
After the pandemic struck, Kevin Forsyth, a resident of East Williamsburg, went up to his parents’ place in Connecticut to ride out the worst of COVID-19’s spread. Anticipating that he […]