For native New Yorkers, this might be (another) hard Super Bowl to endure as the Patriots are (once again) competing. But if you want to watch Maroon 5 perform while […]
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Achievable Goals: The New York Sorta Marathon Comes to McCarren Park 11/12
Why run when you could walk? That seems to be question guiding this fall’s newest athletic not-quite-feat: The New York Sorta Marathon. Organized by comedian and former Greenpointer Zach Broussard, […]
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Parade On Grand Street Today!
If you’re wondering why a bunch of parents and kids are strutting down Grand Street today (4/29), the Williamsburg Sports League is kicking off the summer baseball season with their fourth annual […]
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Watching the New York City Marathon in Greenpoint
The New York City Marathon—one of the most famous events in the world of sports—will pass through Greenpoint on Sunday, November 6th and you can witness all the action and […]
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When Greenpoint Won the World Series (Well, Sort Of)
It’s late October and all the baseball fans will be glued to the World Series. Homer Murray and other Cubs fans will go nuts if the Cubs finally win the […]
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Six Great Spots to Cheer on the Mets in the NL Wild Card Game Tonight
After making it all the way to the World Series last year, the New York Mets have a shot at playoff baseball for the second season in a row. They […]
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For Poland, Euro Cup 2016 Hopes Sadly Pass
Although Poland suffered a heartbreaking loss to Portugal yesterday in the quarterfinals of the 2016 Euro Cup, Polish pride was on full display around Greenpoint. Several soccer-friendly neighborhood bars were […]
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An Inside-Out Pickup Joint: Soccer At The Pitch
Ughhhh, is it iced coffee weather yet? It’s no secret that we New Yorkers aren’t blessed with a great climate. Winter = grey snow piles for days. Spring = rain, like […]
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WORLD CUP ACTION AT T.B.D. BROOKLYN (+ Drink Deals!)
(sponsored) How will Team USA fare in the imposing ‘group of death’? Will favorites Germany or Spain take home the title? Or will Brazil win a record sixth World Cup […]
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Bring Your Mitts! Greenpoint Little League Registration This Weekend (3/8-9) + Funny Ump Video
Sure you are proud of your kid and enjoy sunshine in the bleachers while chowing down on a hot dog, but sometimes magic happens when adults participate in kid’s sporting […]