It’s probably global warming, but the temperatures are rising. It seems like our fellow Greenpointers are loving the warm weather (me too!) because we’re all reaching for light leather jackets, […]
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L Train Shutdown Solutions Meeting – Tonight 2/23!
The Riders Alliance, a grass-roots membership organization of subway and bus riders dedicated to winning better transit in New York City, are hosting an L Train Shutdown meeting tonight. Riders deserve […]
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Check Out This Talk On The History Of Greenpoint Architecture (Tues. 2/28)
Our very own Greenpointers writer and local author Geoff Cobb is giving a free talk on some fascinating local history this Tuesday, February 28 at Gallery AWA (61 Greenpoint Ave. #306) from 6-8pm.
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Depeche Mode Party, Bad Jazz, Structural Constellations, NYC Beer Week, Oscar Parties – What’s happening, Greenpoint? (2/22–2/28)
Can Release @ Greenpoint Beer (7 North 15th St), Saturday (2/22), 5pm, FREE, Releasing 2 killer new IPA’S with Dankonia & Apply Formula. Dankonia showcases pine, resin, sap and citrus with an earthy, […]
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This Weekend! Open Call For 48 Consecutive Hours of Art
This weekend, local gallery concept/artist organization SHIM (289 Meserole St.) is hosting the second edition of Permission Slip, an experimental open call festival of live art performances, interactions, exhibitions, and collaborations. Details […]
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Greenpoint’s Most Famous Reputed Living Gangster Turns One Hundred Years Old
John “Sonny” Franzese turned 100 in federal prison on February 6, 2017. Franzese, from Leonard Street, is the oldest inmate in the Federal Prison system and was denied compassionate release last […]
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The Big Cat Menagerie: The Django Inspired Band Your Party Playlist Needs
Did you stop by our Old-Timey Valentine’s Market on February 11th? If so, you definitely heard the lovely tunes from the oh-so-swell jazz trio, The Big Cat Menagerie. Who are […]
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VENDOR CALL! Spring Market in Celebration of Earth! (Sunday, April 9th)
We love this time of year when greenery and blooms sprout back to life! For the love of Earth in the month of Earth Day, we’re celebrating Spring at the Greenpoint […]
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Elegance Lost: Greenpoint’s Colonnade Row on Humboldt Street
For years I had admired Manhattan’s Greek Revival Colonnade Row, the imposing landmark row houses with their austere, yet graceful Doric columns on Astor Place in NoHo, never imagining that […]
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Six Art Shows To Check Out This Weekend!
Williamsburg Art & Historical Center | 135 Broadway 18th Annual WAH Salon Show This exhibit featuring dozens of artists is closing this weekend, so go check it out! The WAH Center […]