A new map of “Essentially Open” businesses in North Brooklyn is helping residents to find the hours of grocery stores, pharmacies and other businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The North […]
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A/D/O/ Announces Permanent Closure
A/D/O (29 Norman Ave.) announced its permament closure shceduled for the end of May due to uncertainties caused by the on-going global pandemic. The BMW-owned tech incubator, co-working, events and retail […]
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Hasidic Williamsburg Funeral Draws Thousands of Mourners Despite Social Distancing Rules
A funeral for an Orthodox rabbi on the streets of Williamsburg Tuesday evening resulted in approximately 2,000 mourners standing side-by-side despite social distancing guidelines in New York that restrict gatherings […]
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Greenpoint-Williamsburg Community Supported Agriculture Returns in June
The Greenpoint-Williamsburg CSA (which stands for community supported agriculture) is now accepting orders for their weekly and bi-weekly fresh produce pickup starting again in June. Functioning as a volunteer-run organization, […]
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See The Military Flyover Tribute to Frontline Wokers From Greenpoint
Greenpoint, along with the rest of New York City, was treated to the spectacle of a flyover tribute by U.S. Navy and Airforce jets in honor of frontline workers on […]
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Look to the Sky for a Military Flyover Tribute to Frontline Workers on Tuesday
A flyover tribute by U.S. Navy and Airforce jets in honor of New York City’s frontline workers is planned for Tuesday (4/28) beginning at noon  and will be viewable from […]
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31 Affordable Apartments Across From McCarren Park Available in NYC Housing Lottery
A new batch of affordable apartments at 470 Manhattan Ave. are available to apply for via the NYC affordable housing lottery’s Housing Connect website. The eight-story, 101-unit apartment building designed […]
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Mayor de Blasio to Shutdown 100 Miles of NYC Streets Following a Weekend of Packed Parks
During a virtual press conference on Monday morning Mayor Bill de Blasio responded to growing calls to shutdown NYC streets for pedestrian-only use this summer as social distancing measures are […]
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Greenpoint This Week: Contained Fires, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Cafes Start Reopening, and More!
Happy Weekend Greenpointers! Start spreading the news (or, flyers will do), the Greenpoint Hunger Program launched a new pantry delivery service and coinciding website. If you weren’t outside last Sunday, […]
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Pueblo Querido Coffee Plans Williamsburg Opening in Face of Pandemic
Pueblo Querido Coffee Roasters (195 Greenpoint Ave.) opened in 2016 on the corner of Greenpoint Avenue and McGuinness Boulevard and instantly became a destination for quality coffee made from imported […]