Acme Smoked Fish is seeking a new Greenpoint headquarters with the help of Rubenstein Partners, who unveiled renderings of the proposed 30 Gem St. development ahead of entering the city’s […]
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Volunteer Group Seeks Permanent Vehicle-Free Streets in Greenpoint and Williamsburg
A petition launched by the volunteer group North Brooklyn Open Streets Community Coalition is calling on the city to make the vehicle-free zones on Berry Street and Driggs Avenue permanent. […]
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How a North Brooklyn Transfer of Political Power Threatens Millions in Funding to the Area
By Josefa Velasquez and Claudia Irizarry Aponte, THE CITY This article was originally published on Nov 2 at 7:40pm EST by THE CITY When voters in Williamsburg and Greenpoint cast […]
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Bedford Avenue’s Holiday Lights May Not Shine As Bright This Year
The annual holiday lights on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg may not shine as bright this year due to a shortage of donations from local businesses and corporate chain stores alike, […]
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Fashion Sundae Episode 48
We’re feeling sentimental this week about the Fashion Sundae series from Watching New York, aka photographer Johnny Cirillo, who Greenpointers will interview on Thursday as the series’ one year anniversary […]
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Le Crocodile ‘Upstairs’ Brings Private Dining to Wythe Hotel’s Vacant Rooms
In response to the coronavirus pandemic which has lead to strict social distancing requirements for indoor dining, Le Crocodile (80 Wythe Ave.) has refashioned the vacant rooms on the second […]
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Fashion Sundae Episode 47
For Episode 47 of Fashion Sundae, Watching New York is back documenting the casual Bedford Avenue runway. Last week, pedestrians were accessorized to the max with rings, necklaces and handbags pulling layered […]
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Aussie-Infused Hole in the Wall Debuts on Bedford Avenue
Don’t let the name fool you. With its airy interior, glowing shelves, and stately facade, Hole in the Wall (292 Bedford Ave.) is far from a…well, you get it. As […]
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Elevators Debut at Bedford Avenue L Subway Station
The MTA construction site near the busy intersection of Bedford Avenue and N 7th Street in Williamsburg is finally cleared following a year of subway station upgrades. The MTA hosted […]
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Chip NYC Opens Cookie Shop in Williamsburg
Just months after Levain Bakery expanded to Williamsburg another beloved New York City cookie specialist is making their mark on North Brooklyn as well. Chip NYC, known for their ooey, […]