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. 3, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
G train commuters are preparing for a tough summer as the MTA prepares to shut down the Crosstown Line in three phases starting at the end of this month.
Mar. 27, 2024 By Anna Bradley-Smith
An affordable housing lottery has launched for 24 apartments in a new development on Greenpoint’s Franklin Street. Dubbed Franklin Court, the modern, 80-unit mixed-use building that replaces an old foundry sits on the corner of Franklin and Quay streets and also has a facade along a section of Calyer Street.
Mar. 12, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
One North Brooklyn resident is ready to help his neighbors smooth things out — literally.
Mar. 4, 2024 By Aidan Graham
A 46-year-old man has been indicted for allegedly running a brothel out of his Brooklyn apartment, according to District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
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.
Feb. 21, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Five days after it was unexpectedly forced to close, Saint Vitus Bar in Greenpoint is still quiet.
Feb. 2, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A first-of-its-kind renewable energy project in Greenpoint has become a point of contention between the community, the city, and utility giant National Grid.
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.