The NYPD’s 94th Precinct released a traffic alert regarding the 2018 NYC Marathon’s route through Greenpoint. Starting on Sunday, Nov. 4, from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be […]
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Puerto Ricans’ Vibrant History in North Brooklyn
Like many other Greenpointers, I heard the news of the closing of the American Deli (97 Franklin St.) with great sadness. The bodega has been a neighborhood fixture for the twenty-five years […]
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The New York Marathon Heads Through Greenpoint Sunday
It’s one of the greatest sports events on the planet, and this Sunday (11/4) the New York Marathon will wind its way through our area. 50,000 competitors will pass down […]
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Annicka Raises Its Spirits With Relaunch
“I’m spending more money than I ever have before on printer paper,” Todd Andrews jokingly tells me. That’s because Annicka (544 Manhattan Ave.), the recently re-opened farm brewery restaurant on […]
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Will Newtown Creek Be Renamed To Amazon Creek?
Two weeks ago at their annual fundraiser, the North Brooklyn Parks Alliance (formerly Open Space Alliance) announced that Amazon Fashion donated $100,000 to the organization focused on bringing more recreational greenspace […]
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American Deli Market Forced to Close After 20 Years in Greenpoint
After 20 years in Greenpoint, the final day of business at American Deli Market (97 Franklin St.) will be Wednesday, Nov. 7. “We wanted to renew in 2016, since then we’ve […]
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Last Call for Halloween “Haunted Paddle” on Newtown Creek
Due to the heavy rain last weekend, the North Brooklyn Boat Club has some tickets available for the fifth annual Haunted Paddle with multiple sessions beginning Tuesday, Oct. 31, at 7 […]
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Permanent Designs For 50 Kent Ave and Box Street Park To Be Presented
The progress of Bushwick Inlet Park is moving along and the 50 Kent Ave. parcel, a former state Superfund site that hosted the Brooklyn Flea and the Northside Concert Series, […]
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Brooklyn Paranormal Society ‘Raises Spirits’ In Greenpoint
The Brooklyn Paranormal Society will “raise some spirits” this weekend at the Greenpointers Samhain Fall Market with psychic readings, tarot card sessions, and other spooky surprises planned. This will not […]
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Anella Is Officially Back, Here’s a First Look
It’s official, after much anticipation Anella (222 Franklin St.) will finally re-open for dinner this evening (5:30 p.m. to be exact) following reconstruction due to extensive fire damage last summer. […]