Many local businesses have teamed up for this unique event.
Tag: North Brooklyn Neighbors
Posted inEnvironmental
Here’s What’s Happening with the NuHart Superfund Site
The site is home to hazardous phthalates and TCE.
Posted inNonprofit
North Brooklyn Neighbors Celebrates 26th Anniversary
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
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
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
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, […]
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Learn How to Report Idling Trucks and Earn Cash With North Brooklyn Neighbors
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
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 […]
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Petroleum Vapor Townhall is Wedesnday (6/12)
The second town hall this year on petroleum vapors in Greenpoint will take place on Wednesday. The North Brooklyn Neighbors are hosting the town hall on “persistent petroleum odors in […]
Posted inCommunity
Greenpoint Oil Vapor Meeting Prompted by Multiple Complaints
A group of Greenpoint residents have reported smelling oil and petroleum vapors recently in their apartments and will hold a meeting this week with local elected officials and concerned neighbors […]