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Just In Time For St. Patrick’s Day – A History of the Irish in Greenpoint!

by Geoff Cobb March 14, 2017March 12, 2017

On Friday everyone becomes Irish for a day—at least in the local bars, but Greenpoint actually has a long and colorful Irish history. The first Irish came to Greenpoint way […]

The Fascinating “King of Greenpoint” at Shayz Lounge

by Erik Keithley October 19, 2016October 19, 2016

Last night, local historian, teacher, and author Geoffrey Cobb delighted a full house at Shayz Lounge (130 Franklin Street) with a selection of readings from his latest book, The King […]

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Food and Drink in Greenpoint

by Claire Phelan March 15, 2016March 16, 2016

Here are some of the neighborhood spots offering St. Patrick’s Day specials on Thursday, March 17th. Bakeri (105 Freeman St) Stout cake will be one of the specials at Bakeri. Check out […]

Beef & Guinness Stew for St. Patrick’s Day

by Claire Phelan March 14, 2016March 16, 2016

My mother is born-and-raised solid country stock from County Westmeath, Ireland. She remembers St. Patrick’s Day celebrations as chiefly religious, with the country going to mass with freshly-picked clovers pinned […]

The Great Greenpoint Dive Crawl 2014

by Lilly F May 12, 2014May 12, 2014

Fancy bars and restaurants with all sorts of sexy food and drink (Tørst, Beloved, Nights and Weekends) are all over Greenpoint these days, but let’s face it – sometimes you […]

Little Poland Just Like Dublin: Happy St. Patrick’s Day From Apollo St!

by Jen G March 17, 2013March 17, 2013

Here is an excerpt from an interesting article  in Voices of NY about an Irishman who admires the Polish community in Greenpoint: “…living among Poles reminds McDonagh of Ireland. Greenpoint, […]

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