It’s Black History Month when we celebrate African-American contributions to our country, but many born and raised Greenpointers who pride themselves on knowing local history would be shocked to learn […]
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Greenpointer Withdrawing as Secretary of The Army Nominee
So, a local hero will not be serving in the Trump Administration after all. Vincent Viola, the billionaire owner of the Florida Panthers ice hockey team and St. Cecilia’s graduate, […]
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A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: St. Stanislaus Kostka Church
Perhaps no local building defines Polish Greenpoint than St. Stanislaus Kostka Church at 607 Humboldt Street. St Stanislaus Kostka is home to the largest Polish Catholic congregation in Brooklyn. Each […]
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The Day Greenpoint Wrote a Chapter in American History
On January 30, 1862 the most important event that ever happened locally occurred. Greenpoint wrote its name in the history book when a ship was launched here that not only […]
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The Pristine Beauty of Greenpoint? Or How Our Area Looked Before Industrialization
Today Greenpoint is a densely populated urban neighborhood, whose remaining factory buildings bear silent witness to its past as one of the largest centers of industrialization in America. However, Greenpoint […]
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Tonight: Writing for 2025, Panel Discussion at Pratt Institute
Greenpointer’s Art Editor, Andy P. Smith, is hosting a panel discussion tonight at his alma mater, Pratt Institute, on the topic of The Future of Digital Publishing. Featuring a roster […]
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Are You A Greenpointer With Love For Local News? We’re Seeking A News Editor!
Are you up-to-date on the environmental issues in Greenpoint? Local crime and safety issues? Are you interested being an active part of North Brooklyn community? Are you a writer with a nose for […]
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Native American Greenpoint
Looking around Greenpoint today, it’s hard to imagine that this area of high rises and former factories was ever different, but three hundred and fifty years ago Greenpoint was the […]
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Arepas Tonight At The Diamond!
The series of international pop-up dinners at The Diamond (43 Franklin Street) continues tonight with chicken and veggie arepas from El Jefe’s Nachoria. This winter, every Thursday from 7-10pm they’ll […]
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Wildfell Hall Is The Hidden Gem of Vintage Shops
If you’re jonesing for some vintage vibes this year, then you need to check out Wildfell Hall Vintage. Since 2010, this Greenpoint-based online(and now by appointment) boutique has been serving up […]