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Tag: Newtown Creek

Posted inCommunity, News

Greenpoint is About to Get a Whole Lot Greener Thanks to First Round of GCEF Grant Recipients

by GinaMarch 11, 2014March 11, 2014

On Friday, the first small grants from the Greenpoint Community Evironmental Fund‘s (GCEF) $19.5 million were awarded to 18 environmental improvement projects in the neighborhood. The funds are ExxonMobil’s retribution […]

Posted inCulture

Sweat Lodge on the Shore of the Newtown Creek via Urban Spa Organics

by Jen GMarch 7, 2014

Peter T, our health and wellness reporter, will be participating in this exclusive Greenpoint natural spa event he found on craiglist, and taking place on the banks of the Newtown […]

Posted inCommunity, Events, News

Save the Date! CAG Meeting (2/6)

by GinaJanuary 30, 2014January 30, 2014

Mark your calendars, Greenpointers. The next Newton Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting is coming up soon on Thursday 2/6 at the McCarren Play Center (776 Lorimer, right near the […]

Posted inCommunity, Events, News

TEDx Gowanus (1/26) and What It Means For Greenpoint

by GinaJanuary 17, 2014January 21, 2014

Our sister hood, Gowanus is jumping on the TEDx wagon this month, hosting the first ever TEDx Gowanus next week. With gentrification, toxic waters, and an industrial past, we have […]

Posted inCommunity, News

Greenpoint Landing “One Gigantic Brownfield Site”: If You Care About Greenpoint – Sign This Petition Now!

by AveryOctober 2, 2013October 1, 2013

New York City is a place where change is inevitable, and where change comes, real estate development follows. It would not be the place it is without it.  However the […]

Posted inNews, The Hook-Up

IS318 Wins!, Sgt. William Dougherty Park To Close, Levin vs. Pierson, Free Events, Exorcise Pool, Greenpoint Hotel – The Hook-Up: 8/5

by Jen GAugust 5, 2013August 5, 2013

• Hurray! IS318 “The Brooklyn Castle” Chess Team reached their goal of raising $67,785! That doesn’t mean you can’t still make a donation! • Did you know Greenpoint has a […]

Posted inEvents

Cardboard Kayak Race & Gowanus Voyage: Celebrate City of Water Day! (7/20)

by Jen GJuly 19, 2013July 16, 2013

Part of why Greenpoint is so special is because of our waterfront location. And while many still make disgusted faces when thinking of getting anywhere near the Newtown Creek or […]

Posted inCommunity, News

We Survived! Birding Canoe Trip on Newtown Creek (Video)

by Jen GJuly 5, 2013July 4, 2013

Thanks to Newtown Creek Alliance and North Brooklyn Boat Club for organizing this fun canoe trip on the Newtown Creek. While nature in the way of lush forests and crystal […]

Posted inEvents, What's Happening?

Greenpoint Landing, Beer & Cheese, Summer Sour, Hog Days, Gay Pride, Quiet Clubbing, Bird Canoe Trip! – What’s Happening Greenpoint? (6/25-7/1)

by Jen GJune 26, 2013June 26, 2013

Receive What’s Happening? via email! There are more events in our weekly calendar. Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 6/26 Cancelled: Community Forum on Sexual Violence @ Greenpoint Church (136 Milton […]

Posted inCommunity, Events

North Brooklyn Boat Club First Public Meeting of 2013 (4/2)

by Jen GApril 1, 2013April 1, 2013

They can’t promise dolphins, but the North Brooklyn Boat Club is launching into 2013 and urging YOU! “land-lubbers,” to learn what will be happening both, on the water, and ashore, […]

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