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May
28
Mayor Commits to Changes on McGuinness Boulevard After Teacher’s Death

Mayor Commits to Changes on McGuinness Boulevard After Teacher’s Death

Mayor Bill de Blasio attends a vigil organized by Families for Safe Streets at McGolrick Park in Greenpoint on May
2 min read
May
25
District 33 Council Candidates Have Big Plans for Climate Resiliency

District 33 Council Candidates Have Big Plans for Climate Resiliency

Though climate change and related environmental risks pose a threat to communities throughout New York [https://citylimits.org/2021/04/
8 min read
May
24
Greenpoint Ferry Landing Closed “Until Further Notice”

Greenpoint Ferry Landing Closed “Until Further Notice”

A ferry crosses in front of the Williamsburg Bridge. (Image: NYC Ferry)The city’s ferry service has hit a
2 min read
May
05
Major Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Planned for Meeker Avenue

Major Bike and Pedestrian Improvements Planned for Meeker Avenue

Meeker Avenue (Image: Google Maps)The city’s Department of Transportation unveiled plans for a revamp of Meeker Avenue in
5 min read
May
03
Openings and Closings: Espresso, Eggplant, and Egg Sandwiches

Openings and Closings: Espresso, Eggplant, and Egg Sandwiches

Greenpoint has two new coffee shops, there’s a new tlayuda spot in Prospect Heights, and lots of sweet treats
2 min read
Apr
29
Greenpoint Terminal Market Returns to the Greenpoint Waterfront this Sunday

Greenpoint Terminal Market Returns to the Greenpoint Waterfront this Sunday

Greenpoint Terminal Market during its inaugural season in 2020. Courtesy of Greenpoint Terminal Market.Greenpoint Terminal Market [https://greenpointterminalmarket.com/
4 min read
Apr
15
Openings and Closings: Biscuits, Burgers, and Bubble Teas

Openings and Closings: Biscuits, Burgers, and Bubble Teas

Welcome back to Openings and Closings. Join us in welcoming some new soul food, a bar with a tree inside,
3 min read
Mar
30
How to Celebrate Easter in Brooklyn: Chocolate Bunnies and Brunch

How to Celebrate Easter in Brooklyn: Chocolate Bunnies and Brunch

Our next holiday is right around the corner, and we have suggestions for everything from chocolate eggs and bunnies to
3 min read
Mar
19
Opinion: Will I Be the Next Anti-Asian Hate Crime Victim?

Opinion: Will I Be the Next Anti-Asian Hate Crime Victim?

April Somboun with her children. Courtesy of April Somboun.By April Somboun [https://www.aprilsomboun.com/], candidate for City Council
4 min read
Mar
17
BP Adams Voices Support for Greenpoint Acme Fish Redevelopment

BP Adams Voices Support for Greenpoint Acme Fish Redevelopment

A rendering of the proposed Acme Smoked Fish development in Greenpoint. (Image: Gensler Architects)A rezoning proposal that would facilitate
4 min read