We’ve all had that moment on the platform when we just couldn’t take it anymore. The G train wasn’t just late — it was non-existent. As in, its existence was […]
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Art Receptions in Greenpoint This Weekend: April 8-9
This evening, Friday, April 8th, stop by Owen James Gallery for the opening reception of Charles Bukowski & Walter Robinson: There’s A Bluebird In My Heart This selectively curated exhibition brings together […]
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New Web Series Captures The Hustle (And Humor) Of Living in Williamsburg
You’ve heard of people splitting studios in Williamsburg, but would you split a bed to live within spitting distance of Bedford Avenue? That’s the premise of “Full Disclosure,” a new web series […]
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The Hollows: Permeate The House
Generally, the galleries in Williamsburg and Greenpoint are small, windowless rooms hidden away on side streets or third floor lofts. But on Wednesday evening I attended a group art exhibition […]
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It’s Official: Greenpoint Is (Cardinally) Directionally Challenged
Another year, another completely made-up neighborhood acronym. Except this year, the city is calling it official in Greenpoint. Following a series of closed-door negotiations with residential developers, Mayor de Blasio […]
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Clothier Upstate Stock Opens a Flagship Store and Coffeeshop in Greenpoint
Upstate Stock, a clothing and accessories store, opened a large flagship store on March 12th at 2 Berry Street, next to Berry Park. The store includes a coffeeshop and plentiful seating space, with […]
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The Lot Radio: Broadcasting Live From A Shipping Container
For years the little triangle of land between Nassau Avenue, Banker Street and North 15th Street was home to a couple of weather beaten RVs and tumbleweeds of trash. Then one […]
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Behind the Toque: Chef Mateusz Wlodarksi of Selamat Pagi
For our second piece in the Behind the Toque series (we last profiled Chef Eldad of Glasserie), we popped over to Selamat Pagi for a sunny Sunday brunch and chatted […]
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Exhibition Recaps: Greenpoint Gallery Night 3/18
Last Friday marked the 18th Greenpoint Gallery Night, hosted by Scott Chasse (Calico) and Owen Houhoulis (Owen James Gallery) who voluntarily organized this informal directory of art spaces and organizations. […]
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Brooklyn Lantern Charms with Jazz Concerts, Mondrian Decor and Classic Fare
Your first approach to the Box House Hotel, which holds the Brooklyn Lantern restaurant, is a bit confused. Box Street in North Greenpoint is so quiet that you wonder if you’re on […]