Limited space is a hallmark of city life, so it’s not everyday that New Yorkers ask themselves, “where should I put the hammock.” A/D/O, the creative design hub and co-working […]
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Saunter into Fall with Line and Label’s New Arrivals
While we’re not happy that summer is winding down in Greenpoint, we do have something to smile about: new fall goodies at Line and Label (568 Manhattan Ave). And, we predict […]
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A Piece of Greenpoint History Faces Demolition
Recently, I did a series of stories for Greenpointers about the twenty-five most historic local buildings. One of the posts I wrote was about 85 Calyer Street, the residence of […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Breakfast Takedown Call for Chefs!
Earlier this year, Matt Timms brought the OG food competition, The Takedowns, back to its proper home in Greenpoint. The competition came into existence 15 years ago at Bar Matchless, […]
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Green Thumbin’ It: North Brooklyn Community Garden Roundup
It’s planting season, and North Brooklyn’s giving us lots of opportunities to play in the dirt. This past weekend community members turned out for OpenHouseGCEF, Bushwick Inlet Park’s Daffodil Planting, Free Garden […]
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Tour Local Relics & Architectural Marvels This Weekend During Open House NY! (10/14-10/15)
This Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15, Open House New York will present a citywide celebration of architecture and urban design, for the 15th year in a row. One of the […]
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Free Ice Cream at Davey’s Next Tuesday (10/17)
Late last August, David Yoo of Davey’s Ice Cream became the person to finally sign a 15-year lease at the long-empty former Mona Lisa Coffee Shop(74 Meserole Ave). With two […]
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Columbia Finds High Concentration of Lead in Greenpoint Soil — Have Your Yard Tested for Free!
An ongoing study by Columbia University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the local community organization Neighbors Allied for Good Growth, has been testing Greenpoint’s soil for […]
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Video Premiere: Never Die by Local Lo-Fi Rockers Golden West Service + Halloween Show @ Muchmore’s!
When he was a kid in the San Francisco Bay area, Matt L. Roar’s mom and dad formed a blues band with him on bass, his little brother on sax, […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Textile Artist Caroline Z. Hurley
Passion for coziness and a reverence for Dolly Parton sound like the perfect combo in an artist, and Caroline Z. Hurley boasts both of those things. Hurley was originally trained […]