Sister Francis Kress Archives

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The Women Who Tended Greenpoint: A Walking Tour with Geoffrey Cobb

by Theresa GjenasajApril 9, 2026April 9, 2026

A recent walking tour highlighted women from Greenpoint’s history.

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6 Last-Minute Greenpoint-Themed Halloween Costumes

by Emma DaveyOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023

Happy Halloween, Greenpointers!

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McCarren Park Demo Garden Hosts Environmental Justice Panel This Wednesday

by Emma DaveyJuly 31, 2023July 31, 2023

Learn more about Sister Francis Kress.

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Greenpoint This Week: Paloma Coffee and Bakery, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, and More.

by Emma DaveyMarch 11, 2022March 11, 2022

Catch up on this week’s headlines.

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Women’s History Month: How Sister Francis Kress Changed Newtown Creek for the Better

by Emma DaveyMarch 7, 2022March 7, 2022

An award has since been created in her memory.

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Tag: Sister Francis Kress

The Women Who Tended Greenpoint: A Walking Tour with Geoffrey Cobb

6 Last-Minute Greenpoint-Themed Halloween Costumes

McCarren Park Demo Garden Hosts Environmental Justice Panel This Wednesday

Greenpoint This Week: Paloma Coffee and Bakery, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, and More.

Women’s History Month: How Sister Francis Kress Changed Newtown Creek for the Better

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