This story was originally published on 3/27/20 by THE CITY. (By: Rosa Goldensohn) Gov. Andrew Cuomo will freeze most construction statewide in response to the pandemic virus sweeping New York, after […]
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Laid Off Greenpoint Sommelier Creates Nude Paintings of Friends While in Quarantine
After getting laid off from her job as a sommelier at a Manhattan restaurant as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Greenpoint resident Amanda Geller turned to her paint brush […]
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Basketball Hoops Removed From McCarren Park Court in Effort to Deter Groups
The basketball hoops came down Thursday morning in McCarren Park along with 79 other New York City courts to further deter groups from congregating and to help stop the spread […]
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Construction Continues as “Essential” Work Worrying Greenpoint Residents
As construction sites continue to bustle with action along Greenpoint’s waterfront, the state recommends that everyone stay inside to help stop the spread of coronavirus. All non-essential businesses have officially […]
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Gertie to Launch Hospitality Workers Relief Center With Free Meals
The Williamsburg restaurant Gertie (357 Grand St.) will offer free meals for laid off hospitality workers as a result of mass closures from the coronavirus crisis. Starting on Thursday at 4 […]
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Manhattan Avenue Rite Aid Closes to Rebrand as Walgreens
The Greenpoint Rite Aid (723-725 Manhattan Ave.) with the famous disco ball hanging in the center of the building is now closed as the store rebrands to a Walgreens. Employees […]
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Governor Cuomo Demands Social Distancing Plan for NYC’s Crowded Parks
The beautiful parks of North Brooklyn hosted groups of people eager to get outside last weekend as the state of New York implores everyone to self-quarantine in order to slow […]
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Greenpoint This Week: It’s Time to Take Coronavirus Seriously
It was just one week ago that crowds flocked to Greenpoint’s parks and popular brunch spots as news of the global pandemic continues to be taken with varying degrees of […]
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Greenpoint Asian Restaurant Baoburg Launches $5 Takeout ‘Survivor Meals’
The southeast Asian restaurant Baoburg (614 Manhattan Ave.) will launch a reduced-price ‘Survival Meal’ menu available for takeout on Thursday. $5 meals will be available for pickup everyday at Baoburg […]
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Williamsburg Wedding Celebration Shutdown Over Coronavirus Concerns
The leaders of New York’s hassidic communities are being urged to limit gatherings to under 10 people to help prevent to spread of coronavirus after 100 people tested positive in […]