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Neighborhood News in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tag: NBK Essentials

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Greenpoint This Week: Brooklyn Marathon, Starbucks Unionizing, and More

by Emma DaveyApril 22, 2022April 22, 2022

Catch up on this week’s headlines.

Posted inCommunity

NYPD and Sanitation Workers Clear Out Encampments Under BQE, As Part of Directive from Mayor Eric Adams

by Emma DaveyApril 1, 2022April 1, 2022

The sweep occurred in freezing cold weather and cleared out long-term residents.

Posted inNews

NBK Essentials and Elizabeth Adams Call for Moratorium on Sweeps

by Abigail KofflerMarch 8, 2021March 22, 2021

“Housing is healthcare and is tied to many of our social service needs.”

Posted inNews

NYPD and DSS Conduct Sweep of Unhoused Population under BQE

by Abigail KofflerMarch 5, 2021March 6, 2021

“This is not what community safety looks like.”

Posted inCommunity

Free Stores in North Brooklyn Give Back to Neighbors in Need

by Erin ConlonJanuary 25, 2021January 25, 2021

Sites are open 24/7 and consistently in need of donated goods.

Posted inCommunity

North Brooklyn Essentials Supports Houseless Neighbors via Mutual Aid

by Abigail KofflerJanuary 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Winter coats, Metrocards and flashlights are some of the most requested items.



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