Jan. 16, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
This summer, the MTA will implement a phased partial shutdown of the G train to upgrade the outdated signals along the Crosstown Line.
MTA confirms partial summer closure for G train signal modernization
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PHOTOS: Williamsburg bundles up for belated Three Kings Day parade
Jan. 15, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The holiday season officially came to an end in northern Brooklyn on Sunday as the annual Three Kings Day Parade – delayed a week by bad weather — made its way through Williamsburg and Bed-Stuy.
Destructive Greenpoint fire caused by food left on stove, apartment building was in foreclosure at time of blaze
Dec. 22, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
The four-alarm fire that destroyed a two-family apartment building in Greenpoint last week was accidental, FDNY investigators have concluded, and an investigation by Brooklyn Paper determined that the building was being foreclosed upon at the time of the fire.
Seven injured in four-alarm blaze in Greenpoint: FDNY
Dec. 15, 2023 By Lloyd Mitchell & Kirstyn Brendlen
Seven people were injured in a devastating four-alarm blaze at a Greenpoint apartment building early on Friday morning.
Greenpoint activists hope for victory after Attorney General halts sale of Park Church Co-Op
Dec. 7, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Following months of advocacy, legal plight and speculation activists in Greenpoint are preparing for victory after the sale of Park Church Co-Op was halted by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
Greenpoint businesses encourage local shopping this Black Friday with shop small retail crawl
Nov. 24, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
For those who celebrate Thanksgiving, one of the most exciting aspects about the holiday — aside from the delicious meals and spending time with loved ones — is getting out on the weekend to enjoy the outdoors and more importantly, go shopping.
Looking sharp! McGolrick Park gets $2M facelift, with seasonal farmer’s market to run year-round
Nov. 20, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Looking sharp!
‘The Little Venue That Could’: Brooklyn theaters win $10k grants to help keep indie theater alive
Sep. 15, 2023 By Melissa Fishman
Two small Brooklyn theaters struggling with the financial burdens of the pandemic are now flourishing with the help of organization IndieSpace and their inaugural “Little Venue That Could” program.
Greenpoint neighbors testify to save Park Church Co-Op
Sep. 8, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Greenpoint residents testified in the New York Supreme Court last week in the latest effort in the ongoing battle to save the beloved Park Church Co-Op.
Construction on compromise McGuinness Boulevard redesign to begin next week
Aug. 30, 2023 By Adam Daly
Construction on the long-awaited redesign of Greenpoint’s McGuinness Boulevard will start in the first week of September, the city’s Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.