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Neighborhood News in Greenpoint and Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Creek, Camera, Controversy — The Hook-up (11/24)

by Lucie Levine November 24, 2017November 24, 2017

Happy Thanksgiving, Greenpoint! Wondering what was happening around town as you were gearing up for the holiday? Read on to find out! Good thing you’re reading this after the meal, […]

Couples Use Newtown Creek As Dog Beach

by Jen G June 22, 2014June 22, 2014

Warning: These photos are horrifying. When I came across these images on the Facebook feed of local environmental activist Laura Hofman, depicting a couple playing fetch with their dog off the […]

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

by Jen G July 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 […]

Up Shits Creek: Sandy Is A Toxic Shit Storm For Greenpoint, Too (Caution: Standing Water Is Unsafe)

by Jen G October 29, 2012October 29, 2012

New York Magazine recently updated an article about the threat Hurricane Sandy poses to areas with toxic waterways like Gowanus: A dome of water would travel from Upper New York Bay, through […]

Sewage In Our Waterways: Do You Want To Know?

by Jen G June 15, 2012

I certainly do. Our North Brooklyn Boat Club is out there paddling on the Newtown Creek. I saw a man on the India St pier this morning fishing for Striped […]

Is Greenpoint Safe? Important Panel Discussion Wed 5/23

by Jen G May 21, 2012

Oil spill? Toxins? Plumes? Is Greenpoint safe? If you live or work here, you should be concerned about how your health is affected by these big problems. Please come and […]

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