This story was originally published on 10/4/19 by THE CITY. (By: Christine Chung) A Queens community board reversed its opposition to a new proposal for 5Pointz Towers — a luxury complex […]
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One Week Remaining to Submit Participatory Budgeting Ideas
Participatory budgeting — the community-lead budgeting process that funds $1.5 million in neighborhood projects — is back for the ninth cycle, and you can submit ideas here. All ideas must be submitted […]
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2019 Open House New York Schedule Announced
The itinerary and events for Open House New York’s annual OHNY Weekend were announced this week ahead of reservations opening for select events on Tuesday, October 8. During the weekend […]
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Williamsburg Home Invasion Suspects Sought
Two men are being sought by the NYPD in connection with a home invasion and robbery that occurred in Williamsburg last week, ABC7 reports.
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Brooklyn Greenway Half Marathon & 5K Returns Sunday (10/6)
The Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s annual half marathon and 5K will return this weekend. Registration is still open for the Brooklyn Greenway Half Marathon & 5K, which takes place on Sunday, October […]
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Windows Smashed at Williamsburg Synagogue During Rosh Hashanah
A South Williamsburg synagogue’s windows were smashed by a group of kids on Monday during the Rosh Hashanah holiday, the NYPD claim. WANTED: Criminal Mischief to a Synagogue at 89 […]
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Fall Classes Announced at Eckford Street Studio
Parents and young’uns, rejoice! There are lots of opportunities to keep busy and stay creative at Eckford Street Studio (70 Eckford St.) this fall. See below for a pair of classes […]
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New Greek Gyro Shop Opening Soon, and More Changes to Greenpoint’s Dining Scene
In recent changes to the local dining landscape, Greenpoint will soon gain its only Greek gyro shop, and the neighborhood lost a ramen restaurant last month, amongst other closings. While […]
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Greenpoint Library Delayed as Hunters Point Library Opens
As the completion of the new Greenpoint Library has been pushed back a couple of months from the expected October opening date due to construction and permitting issues, the Hunters […]
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L Train Repairs Expected to Wrap April 2020
Repairs to the Canarsie Tunnel on the L train subway line will be completed in spring 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced last weekend in a press conference at the Bedford […]