• News
    • Politics
  • Community
  • Eat & Drink
  • Culture
    • Art
  • Lifestyle
    • Fashion/Style
    • Shopping
  • Events
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • RSS
Skip to content
Greenpointers

Greenpointers

Neighborhood News in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Tag: North Brooklyn Neighbors

Posted inCommunity

Happy Birthday, Environmental Activist and Community Leader, Christine Holowacz!

by Fiona WinchSeptember 15, 2022September 15, 2022

We spoke to Christine’s friends, family, and colleagues in honor of her birthday.

Posted inNews

Comment Period on the NuHart East Cleanup is Open Until August 23

by Erin ConlonJune 28, 2022June 28, 2022

The projected start of remediation is this fall.

Posted inActivism

North Brooklyn Neighbors Hosts First Annual ReusaBall to Highlight Sustainability and Community

by Jennifer Rosini-GentileJune 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Many local businesses have teamed up for this unique event.

Posted inEnvironmental

Here’s What’s Happening with the NuHart Superfund Site

by Erin ConlonMarch 31, 2022March 30, 2022

The site is home to hazardous phthalates and TCE.

Posted inNonprofit

North Brooklyn Neighbors Celebrates 26th Anniversary

by Julia KottAugust 11, 2020August 18, 2020

North Brooklyn Neighbors celebrates their 26th anniversary this week, but the pandemic poses a major challenge to the fundraising efforts, boardmembers say. The grassroots nonprofit began in 1994 as a […]

Posted inNews

Find What’s Open in North Brooklyn With This Crowdsourced Map

by Greenpointers StaffMay 15, 2020May 15, 2020

The new map from North Brooklyn Neighbors showing business hours and the currently available services in the neighborhood has received an upgrade in a partnership with local organizations BetaNYC and […]

Posted inNews

“Essentially Open” Map Shows Greenpoint and Williamsburgs’ Business Hours

by Greenpointers StaffApril 30, 2020April 30, 2020

A new map of “Essentially Open” businesses in North Brooklyn is helping residents to find the hours of grocery stores, pharmacies and other businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The North […]

Posted inNews

Where to Donate Reusable Bags Ahead of NY’s Plastic Bag Ban

by Greenpointers StaffJanuary 23, 2020

On March 1st a New York State plastic bag ban, or the Bag Waste Reduction Law, takes effect and you might want to start using a renewable bag when shopping. Perhaps, […]

Posted inNews

Learn How to Report Idling Trucks and Earn Cash With North Brooklyn Neighbors

by Greenpointers StaffSeptember 27, 2019September 27, 2019

The Williamsburg-based grassroots non-profit North Brooklyn Neighbors will host an information session next week on the recently passed NYC law that rewards tipsters for reporting idling trucks and buses. Under the Citizens […]

Posted inNews

Climate Week Events Happening in North Brooklyn

by Greenpointers StaffSeptember 17, 2019September 25, 2019

A series of climate change-focused events and meetups over the next two weeks in Greenpoint and Williamsburg will mark Climate Week NYC, which coincides with the UN Climate Action Summit. The […]

Posts navigation

1 2 Older posts



Greenpointers Local News Fund

Do you think hyperlocal, trusted news is critical to North Brooklyn? Help us keep our lights on, pay our staff, and hire more reporters!

Donate

Stay up to date with the latest news in Greenpoint and Williamsburg!

News, Events, Exclusive Offers, and Giveaways

NORTH BROOKLYN COVID-19 LOCAL BUSINESS IMPACT PROJECT

Are you a business that is currently located (or was before the March 20,2020 shutdown) in Williamsburg or Greenpoint, Brooklyn? Did you recently close, temporarily close, pivot your services, or relocate? Are you fundraising or applying for PPP? We want to hear from you!

Learn More

ABOUT GREENPOINTERS

Since 2007, Greenpointers has been a neighborhood connector and hyperlocal resource for all things North Brooklyn covering the latest news, happenings, events, food and culture.

READ MORE >
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Tips
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • RSS

© 2023 Greenpointers. All rights reserved. Terms & Conditions Community Standards