Jun. 18, 2025 By Gabriele Holtermann State Sen. Andrew Gounardes and street safety advocates rallied in Downtown Brooklyn on June 17 to celebrate the state Senate’s passage of the Stop Super Speeders Act — and to urge the Assembly to pass the bill in the next legislative session. The bill (S.4045C/A.2299C) passed the Senate…
Jun. 19, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Assembly Member Emily Gallagher has introduced a new bill that would tighten the rules around the sale of religious properties in New York State after Greenpointers said goodbye to both a church and the community programs it hosted.
Jun. 13, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
There may be a light at the end of the tunnel — or, at the end of the platform — for G train commuters tired of dashing to catch the train toward the middle of the track.
Feb. 27, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A Greenpoint woman who was hit by a truck driver while crossing the street on Feb. 21 has died of her injuries.
Feb. 23, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A 49-year-old woman is in critical condition after she was hit by the driver of a large truck in Greenpoint on Wednesday night, according to the NYPD.
Jan. 26, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Brooklyn and Queens elected officials say they want “the gain must match the pain” if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is going to proceed with plans to close the G train for improvements this summer.
Jan. 22, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Greenpoint locals have decided that one legendary local activist deserves to have her name permanently etched into the neighborhood.
Oct. 4, 2023 By Mandie-Beth Chau
Brooklynites are reeling from the sudden death of advocate and Bed-Stuy resident Ryan Carson.