The Lot Radio (17 Nassau Ave.) opened their underground internet radio station inside of a repurposed shipping container in 2016 on a triangular, decrepit lot between Banker and N. 15 […]
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Where Do The Names of Williamsburg Streets Come From?
The longest street in Brooklyn and the road that runs through the heart of Williamsburg is Bedford Avenue. The 10.19 mile-long street got its name from the village of Bedford, […]
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Future of Proposed K-8 School Next to Superfund Site in Question
The future of the proposed k-8 school across from a toxic site is in question. The current plan is to build the school on a vacant lot across the street […]
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Lead-Poisoned Hawk Rescued in Williamsburg Last Night
A lead-poisoned red-tailed hawk walking near Lorimer Street and Lee Avenue was in danger of getting hit by traffic last night around 6 p.m. as a crowd gathered watching officers […]
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2009 vs. 2019: Williamsburg Hotels Edition
If you’ve noticed a flurry of 2009 vs. 2019 selfies on your social media feed recently, you’re not alone. We thought to apply the concept to Williamsburg hotels and compare […]
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Waterfront Rising: Williamsburg and Greenpoint Towers Advance Toward Completion
The residential high-rise construction along the contentious Greenpoint and Williamsburg waterfront is moving forward during the frigid winter months with towers advancing toward completion. On the South Williamsburg waterfront, the […]
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NYPD Seeks Suspects in Fatal Shooting at Cooper Park Houses
The NYPD is seeking help identifying two suspects following a fatal shooting at the Cooper Park Houses (280 Frost St.) on Saturday night at around 10:18 p.m. that claimed the […]
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Sister Francis Kress, Pioneer in Greenpoint Environmental Movement, Has Passed Away
Sister Francis Gerard Kress who Greenpointers profiled last year in its series on important local women passed away on January 17th in Brentwood, Long Island. She was 104 years old […]
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Coat of Arms Closing, and More Changes Around Manhattan Ave
The changes on and around Manhattan Avenue for shopping and dining continue with recent openings and closings. As announced on their Instagram, streetwear outlet and skateshop Coat of Arms (674 Manhattan […]
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North Brooklyn Is Home to One of America’s Oldest Mosques
I had often walked by the inconspicuous former church at 104 Powers St. near the border of Greenpoint and Williamsburg, yet I never noticed the sole sign that this was […]