Greenpoint has recently had a wave of robberies and a burglary that have disturbed neighborhood residents. Early in the morning on Sunday, Sept. 25, four separate robberies occurred within 90 minutes […]
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Show me your Cheese: Fromage in North Brooklyn
Autumn has arrived, my friends, and as the crisp, chilled air overtakes our fair city, there is nothing I look forward to more than a cheese night at home. We are undeniably fortunate here […]
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With Roots in Japan, Brooklyn’s Osakana is No Fish Out of Water
It’s a fish market, but there’s no ice. Instead, the tuna belly, king mackerel, and sea trout rest on pottery as colorful as their contents in a 39-degree glass case […]
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Lager Legislation, An Airbnb Nightmare, and The King of Greenpoint – The Hook-Up 10/07
After a string of recent robberies in Greenpoint, police are looking for four men. Images have been released of two of these men. Stay vigilant and be careful if walking […]
Posted inCommunity, Environmental, Events
The Fate of Bushwick Inlet: “Where’s Our Park?” Meeting Tonight!
What’s been going on with the negotiations between the city and the owner of the CitiStorage site? Come join Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park tonight at Greenpoint Beer & Ale to chat […]
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Interboro: Beer For The Anti-Beer Snob In East Williamsburg
Walking down Grand Street past Bushwick Avenue amidst trucking supply shops and duct work fabricators, I almost missed Interboro Spirits and Ale’s new tasting room (942 Grand St.), which just […]
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Concerned Residents Meeting, That Cubbyhole Lifestyle, & BOOM! — The Hook-Up 09/23
Participatory budgeting meetings have been happening all week, and there’s more to come. You can submit your ideas here or attend a […]
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Experience the nautical, inventive, and gorgeous world of “In a Sea of Faces”
The hero’s journey often follows three simple steps: protagonist leaves home, protagonist faces challenges in the world, protagonist returns home, changed. But with In a Sea of Faces, composer and […]
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Four of Wands Wellness Collective: Self-Care and Community
Four of Wands Wellness Collective (349 Leonard Street) is a self-care studio in Williamsburg, where people can find different kinds of holistic treatments, classes, handmade gifts, and a community space. Owner […]
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Endless Summer: The Search for the Perfect Frozen Cocktail
Does the end of summer have you feeling blue? Unfeel all your feels and keep that summer vibe going with these tasty frozen cocktails served long after your tan fades. […]