It’s that time of the month again for Brooklyn’s Community Board 1 to convene for its monthly public meeting. You can attend in person on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the […]
Tag: Manhattan Avenue
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Greenpoint Beer & Ale Moves Into New Manhattan Avenue Space
The shiny fermenters and clear tanks were unloaded at Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co.’s new location (1150 Manhattan Ave.) this morning as owner Ed Raven works with his crew to […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint
Greenpoint’s Vaudeville Era Theaters: Still Hiding in Plain Sight
It is almost inconceivable today, but in the 1920s Greenpoint had as many as eight Vaudeville theaters. Some of the buildings still survive, but with other uses. In the days […]
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The Changing Face of Manhattan Avenue Stores
Manhattan Avenue retail is in the midst of a rapid transition and very soon the avenue will be completely transformed into something totally different. Although there are some stores that […]
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24-Hour Cafe Bagelogy Opening Early 2019 on Manhattan Avenue
A 24-hour cafe featuring hand-rolled bagels and a full-scale juice bar named Bagelogy is scheduled to open early next year at 699 Manhattan Ave. The new cafe will be housed […]
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Where’s the Midterm Elections Party?
The 2018Â midterm elections are a high stakes affair, with the Democratic party poised to take back Congress (and potentially the Senate). So grab a friend or two, most importantly vote […]
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The New York Marathon Heads Through Greenpoint Sunday
It’s one of the greatest sports events on the planet, and this Sunday (11/4) the New York Marathon will wind its way through our area. 50,000 competitors will pass down […]
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Manhattan Ave Eatery Cherry Point Has A New Chef
Ed Szymanski was actually Cherry Point’s (664 Manhattan Ave.) opening sous chef in May 2016; now, after a year and a half as head chef at the Beatrice Inn in […]
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‘Stinky’ Limo Towed, No Longer on the Lam
A decrepit white limousine featuring plastic covered windows and loaves of bread overflowing from the trunk may have alerted your senses on and around Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint this week. […]
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Live in a One-Bedroom on Manhattan Avenue for $1020/month
While many Greenpointers find it difficult to cheer constant “luxury” real estate development in the neighborhood, the situation may yield one perk: the housing lottery. The newest spot with apts […]