Perhaps other blocks in Greenpoint have more elegant houses or more imposing churches, but no block has more beautiful trees than Guernsey Street, which runs parallel to the river between […]
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Lyft Buys Citi Bike, Plans Electronic Bike Expansion
The Citi Bike presence in North Brooklyn and New York City as a whole will continue to grow at a time when the program’s parent company Motivate will be acquired […]
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The History Behind Grand Republic: A Modern Bar With a Storied Name
One of the most atmospheric bars in Greenpoint is the quaint cocktail club Grand Republic (19 Greenpoint Ave.), and it’s a great place to enjoy a cocktail amongst nautically themed […]
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This Weekend’s To-Do List: Greenpointers Market, Oddities Flea, Wellness Fair + Smorgasburg Night Market! (11/30-12/2)
This weekend Greenpoint has a plethora of local popup shopping destinations to pickup a gift for that special someone for the holiday season. Whether you’re looking for the perfect hand-spun […]
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996 Manhattan Ave Design Evokes Future Amazon Execs
The new rendering for the planned six-story mixed-use development at 996 Manhattan Ave. was revealed today, NY YIMBY reports, and the inevitable design evokes the future discerning Amazon exec seeking quick access […]
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North Brooklyn Angels Hosted Their first Annual Thanks4Giving
Last night at Our Lady Mount Carmel (275 N 8 St.), the North Brooklyn Angels hosted their first annual Thanks4Giving holiday meal in honor of the volunteers who help prepare and […]
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The Legend of Brooklyn’s Long Defunct Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Thanksgiving tale involving Thomas H. Cullen has been repeated in Brooklyn for generations and amazingly, it’s a true story from the 1890s that was retold at numerous political functions […]
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NYC Polystyrene Ban to Begin January 1st
Starting on Jan. 1, 2019 New York City businesses and restaurants will be restricted from selling and using polystyrene foam products such as cups, bowls and packing peanuts. Banned Items: Polystyrene foam […]
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City Unveils North Brooklyn Industry Plan To Grow Manufacturing Sector
North Brooklyn’s industrial business zone is undergoing a further rezoning push by Bill de Blasio’s administration just a week after the announcement of the tentative Amazon HQ2 move to Long Island […]
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Street Artists ASVP’s Limited-Edition Print Supports Intermediate School 318
Intermediate School 318 (101 Walton St.) is now hosting a large-scale mural by street artists ASVP spanning five stories and featuring balancing endangered species to start a conversation about the earth’s […]