Word on the street is that someone was injured on the train tracks at the Broadway station. According to the MTA, there will be no service in both directions between […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Colleen Blackard Travels At Lightspeed Into Infinity with Ballpoint Pen
In Colleen Blackard’s universe, everything is illuminated. Her photorealistic artwork is a deep dive into personal experiences—real or imagined—that transcend time and space. Through detailed monochrome imagery created with ballpoint pen, […]
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Even Keel: Wow-worthy Nature Inspired Soaps Made in Greenpoint
I recently had the chance to get burgers and beer with Greenpoint resident En Tsao, in the backyard of Williamsburg establishment The Meat Hook. En is the brains and the creative […]
Posted inHistorical Greenpoint
Greenpoint: The Birthplace of the American Carousel
Our area has been the birthplace of many things: the American porcelain industry, oil refining, but carousels? Who knew? Actually, Greenpoint has a long history of carousel production that goes […]
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Support Art, Activism, and Community at The Williamsburg Wine Bash (Mon, 6/26)!
Sip on wine from over 60 prestigious wineries and taste food by top North Brooklyn chefs next Monday, June 26th at The Brooklyn Bowl (61 Wythe Ave) and help turn […]
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Bahamas Vibes In Greenpoint At Good Room
Last Tuesday night, a bit of the tropics came to NYC as Bahamas—the recording name of Canadian musician Afie Jurvanen—played to a sold out crowd at Good Room (98 Meserole Ave). […]
Posted inNews
Greenpoint Library Closing For Construction—But A New Library Is On The Way!
The Greenpoint Library (107 Norman Ave) is closing for reconstruction at the end of the day on Friday, June 30. With $5 million in funds from the GCEF and more than $6 […]
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Potential Park Under The New Kościuszko Bridge!
Looks like Greenpoint could be getting another park! The Open Space Alliance and the Department of Transportation are holding a meeting on June 28 to offer the community the chance to give […]
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Booze, Art & Free Nips: Drinkin’ n’ Drawin’ All Over North Brooklyn
Dobbin St Rooftop | 64 Dobbin St | subscribe to ThisPlace emails for schedule Event popup ThisPlace regularly hosts drink n draws all over North Brooklyn. The next one is coming up on […]
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Thursday Spotlight: Group Partner—The Evolution of the Boob Potter
Group Partner, the Instagram darling of the pottery world, has certainly come a long way since their early days at their studio studio on Norman and Lorimer. Headed by Isaac Nichols, […]