Whimsical, precise, and meditative, Deniz Ayaz’s illustrations and watercolors may make you hungry. She often creates tempting portraits, though her skills reach far beyond illustrations of food. Deniz has had […]
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Dharmahuasca, PHYSICALITY, Mother’s Day Rally — What’s Happening, Greenpoint? (5/8-5/15)
WEDNESDAY 5/8 *Dharmahuasca: Buddhist Dharma, Ayahuasca, and Sacred Medicines @ Park Church Co-op (129 Russell St), 7pm, $20, learn about sacred medicines with the practice of Buddhist Dharma, Buy Tix ♫ The […]
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Is This Board Game Shop a Front For a Gambling App?
Greenpoint has a new gaming store—with very few games. Nestled into a line of boutique shops inside a repurposed warehouse on West St., Winners Corner has an airbrushed, dystopian feel. […]
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Getting Local History Right and Correcting Egregious Errors
Being a local historian, I acknowledge that all of us make mistakes. The problem is when mistakes in local history become fossilized over years and people accept these errors as […]
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Brooklyn’s “Opportunity Zones” Among Wealthiest in the U.S.
A new report from consulting firm Webster Pacific breaks down the growth and concentration of households with an annual income of $200,000 or more in the U.S.’s 8,700 federal opportunity […]
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Hero and Dog Recovering After East River Rescue
The hero and dog from Saturday’s epic rescue off of the shore at Transmitter Park have been identified. Gabe, a SUNY Maritime College college graduate was celebrating his birthday at the […]
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Man Dives Into East River to Save Dog at Transmitter Park
An unidentified hero warmed hearts in Transmitter Park on Saturday afternoon by jumping off the pier to rescue a dog that was rapidly swimming away in the East River. The […]
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Greenpoint Oil Vapor Meeting Prompted by Multiple Complaints
A group of Greenpoint residents have reported smelling oil and petroleum vapors recently in their apartments and will hold a meeting this week with local elected officials and concerned neighbors […]
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Public Rally for Locked-Out Key Food Workers Happens on 5/19
UPDATE: The rally has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 19th, from noon- 1 p.m. at the Greenpoint Key Food. Approximately 40 Key Food meat department workers at seven local stores, […]
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Five Boro Bike Tour Passes Through Greenpont on Sunday 5/5
Over 30,000 bikes will hit the NYC streets this Sunday during the 42nd annual Five Boro Bike Tour that will pass through Williamsburg and Greenpoint. The event starts at 7:30 […]