Greenpointers and Greenpointers has rounded up several local restaurants offering Mother’s Day specials Mom has cooked enough; treat her to a delicious meal at one of these neighborhood favorites Greenpoint’s Nerina (35 Commercial Street) offers Greek specialties with a focus on seafood The newcomer is launching brunch and outdoor dining on Saturday Nerina is a great option for a sophisticated Mother’s Day experience Enjoy their special à la carte brunch from 11 a.m each mom will be treated to a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.  Williamsburg’s Meadowsweet (149 Broadway) is hosting Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m The three-course menu costs $65 for adults and $30 for children 12 and under there’s cinnamon doughnuts and olive oil rolls there is creme caramel and flourless chocolate cake.  locals can enjoy Meadowsweet’s à la carte menu with Mother’s Day specials starting at 6 p.m To celebrate Mother’s Day, Bar Blondeau (80 Wythe Ave.) the rooftop bar and restaurant at the Wythe Hotel is offering a special afternoon tea service Presented on a traditional three-tiered tray the tea menu includes a selection of Les Toasts which are Bar Blondeau’s twist on the classic tea sandwiches plus sweet options like a strawberry sabayon tartelette with seating available in both the main dining room and on the outdoor terrace Gus and Marty’s (232 N 12th St.) is a new Greek-American restaurant from the husband and wife team behind Egg Shop Gus and Marty’s will be celebrating Mother’s Day with lunch from 11:30 a.m featuring specials like baklava croissant rolls with walnuts and amaranth, and a baked halloumi pita with sesame Gus and Marty’s will also be offering a “picnic basket” for two perfect to bring by to neighboring McCarren Park including a pork gyro with fries On Mother’s Day, Williamsburg’s Egg Shop (138 N 8th St.) will be offering a limited-time gluten-free vegan Belgian waffle in collaboration with beloved gluten-free Brooklyn-based bakery Sixteen Mill Bakeshop the Sixteen Mill Belgian waffles are served with whipped honey butter Kellogg’s Diner (518 Metropolitan Ave.) is a good casual spot for Mother’s Day brunch or dinner with a new cocktail menu offering a variety of classics and Tex-Mex inspired drinks Kellogg Diner’s Mother’s Day brunch offerings include lemon ricotta pancakes deep-fried Texas French toast and Waldorf salad.  Dinner highlights include Tex-Mex enchiladas braised short ribs with chipotle cranberry red wine jus and butterflied pescado divorciado.  Veselka (646 Lorimer St.) is offering $15 off any food order over $100 with code LOVEMOM through May 8 so you can send Ukrainian specialties to Mom even if she lives far away The minimum spend is $100 to receive the promotion and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive GREENPOINT — Ten of North Brooklyn’s greatest “glizzy gobblers” will be competing in the Mallard Drake’s first annual Hot Dog Competition on Friday The Greenpoint bar — known for its free pool cheap drinks and newly-retooled downstairs restaurant Franklin Frites — is giving Coney Island a run for its money Aidan “Glizzy: the Gathering” Kim and others will The top dog will walk home with $50 in cash a $50 bar tab and a gift card to Franklin Frites The competition is heating up already with Pop taking shots at Mejias and I didn’t even say hello to him,” Pop bragged.  Has he been in any competitions?” Pop questioned though he cautiously added that he has “got to look into this Aiden person.”  “I’m just doing my due diligence to make sure I just find out where he lives and maybe something happens to Aiden before next week,” Pop joked.  “Give him a couple of drinks and see what happens,” Meijas said Kim couldn’t be reached for comment.  Aarhus said the dogs will run almost a foot double the size of Nathan’s six-incher.  Attendees can also look forward to the dunk tank The Mallard Drake is located at 43 Franklin St. Brooklyn Today — Daily top news in Brooklyn Daily Brief — An afternoon dose of borough buzz Good Food Brooklyn — Best bites in the borough Daily Bulletin — Legal & courthouse news The Brooklyn Daily Eagle and brooklyneagle.com cover Brooklyn 24/7 online and five days a week in print with the motto “All Brooklyn All the Time.” With a history dating back to 1841 the Eagle is New York City’s only daily devoted exclusively to Brooklyn https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2025/05/05/step-aside-coney-island-theres-a-hot-dog-contest-in-greenpoint/ “All Brooklyn All the Time.” With a history dating back to 1841 the Eagle is New York City’s only daily devoted exclusively to Brooklyn Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Council Member Lincoln Restler today announced the launch of the Adopt-a-Catch Basin Program a new pilot initiative designed to empower community members in Greenpoint to take an active role in reducing local street flooding The program seeks volunteers to help keep catch basin grates clear of debris ensuring that rainwater can flow freely into the City’s sewer system Participating Greenpointers receive a toolkit and a guide to help them maintain their designated catch basins Twenty-five local volunteers have already adopted over 90 catch basins “Every New Yorker with a rake or broom can help their neighborhood prevent flooding simply by clearing leaves and debris from a catch basin,” said DEP Commissioner Rohit T “This initiative enables Greenpoint residents to adopt specific catch basins to care for ensuring that rainwater continues to flow freely into the City’s sewer system I thank Councilman Restler and the dedicated volunteers for embracing this important role in environmental stewardship.” “Clearing out catch basins helps reduce flooding and keeps our streets cleaner we can make a major difference in strengthening resiliency on our block,” said Council Member Lincoln Restler “I’m grateful to partner with the Department of Environmental Protection and to help activate Greenpoint neighbors to Adopt-A-Catch Basin on your corner.” Catch basins are an important part of New York City’s 7,500-mile sewer network These curbside grates drain water off the streets into the underground network of sewer pipes that carry it to one of DEP’s 14 wastewater resource recovery facilities or directly into local waterways Catch basin grates that become clogged with leaves or litter do not function properly and can cause street flooding sharing valuable feedback on how their catch basin is performing—especially after rainstorms Volunteers are asked to take the following steps and safety precautions when clearing catch basins: While the public can help maintain catch basins DEP is responsible for cleaning the interiors of the approximately 150,000 catch basins all across the city The agency inspects and cleans these basins every six 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By: Vanessa Londono 6:30 am on March 17 Incomplete permits have been filed for new developments at Greenpoint Landing on the Brooklyn waterfront. Anne Carson Blair of Park Tower Group is listed as the owner behind the applications that comprise an additional 1,025 residential units to the residential complex in Greenpoint The site listed in the permits encompasses the block from Freeman Street to Eagle Street and the East River to West Street The proposed 400-foot-tall development at 21 Freeman Street will yield 399,685 square feet with 393,037 square feet designated for residential space and 6,648 square feet for commercial space most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 781 square feet The concrete-based structure will also have a cellar but no accessory parking The proposed 300-foot-tall development at 37 Freeman Street will yield 221,808 square feet with 221,237 square feet designated for residential space and 571 square feet for commercial space most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 742 square feet The concrete-based structure will also have a cellar and 29 enclosed parking spaces The proposed 103-foot-tall development at 209 West Street will yield 172,129 square feet with 164,062 square feet designated for residential space and 8,067 square feet for commercial space most likely rentals based on the average unit scope of 732 square feet The concrete-based structure will also have a cellar and 68 enclosed parking spaces Handel Architects is listed as the architect of record The closest subway from the development is the G train at the Greenpoint Avenue station Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews So the expensive parking stall count is less than 10% of the total units I’m assuming this is under to new revised zoning requirements Baby steps …to a brave new world where cars are replaced by rickshaws horse drann carriages and perhaps a few mules ..with a city economy to match All while the pitiful 4 car G train tries to accommodate yet another thousand residents who are competing with the homeless for seats and with the lack of in-house parking robbing precious parking spaces on surrounding streets Not to mention that anything other than parking at ground level here is subject to a repeat of Sandy’s 10 to 13 foot storm surge in this waterfront area More housing for rich hipsters that will pay $9 for a caramel Latte Greenpoint is already getting overcrowded with new residents There is no way public transportation can handle all these people The people that live in these buildings are unlikeable and ruin entire communities There should simply be an all out ban on new luxury housing throughout the city ga('send', 'event', 'beautyofblock', 'Impression', 'https://newyorkyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Standard_336x280-100-2.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); 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But this time might be the charm, with The Snail a new bistro that opened in November at 544 Manhattan Avenue in Greenpoint an alum of the Hogsalt restaurant group in Chicago (known for spots like the burger destination Au Cheval) and But it has nevertheless stayed busy among the contingent of shrimp cocktail and dirty martini aficionados Like its equally-busy neighbor Bernie’s down the street It’s a policy that might seem appealing now more than ever as reservations have become a competitive sport That doesn’t mean that walk-ins are any easier but there’s potential for a day-of fighting chance Though The Snail doesn’t open for dinner until 5 p.m. on a recent Saturday was at least 30 people long By the time the first wave of diners was about to enter we waited it out to find out whether you should be doing the same The scene: My dining partner and I got to the host stand and put a name in at 5:12 p.m and were quoted a wait of about 1.5 hours for seats at either the table or the bar (that’s to say: bar seating doesn’t seem like a fast-track option) at which point we’d have 10 minutes to return I got a text that the table was open and we were seated by 6:30 p.m Despite the somewhat hectic initial influx of prospective diners the restaurant felt surprisingly chill and charming: The text system does a lot to keep crowds from congregating at the entrance rhythmic music was at a volume that made conversation easy aided by the wall of windows facing the park Much like the new construction building its housed in where many bistros might instead go dark and heavy I was concerned that the meal would feel rushed this is a good date night spot and many people seemed to be using it that way The location, which at one point was the restaurant Annicka is spacious and anchored by a horseshoe bar in front of an open kitchen The drinks: The martinis here are simpler than others these days — it’s just “house martini” on the menu vodka or gin — though they can be topped with an octopus Gilda for a $5 upcharge The food: This is a “New York Happy Meal” kind of place. At this point, this is a known playbook and one can easily get cynical about appeasing the masses with yet another au poivre The Snail manages to do these classics right There is a section of snacky plates like a tower of chips layered with ham from the Kentucky producer Broadbent ($13) and the namesake escargot served with a classic parsley-garlic butter and baguette from the nearby Nick & Sons ($23) The raw section includes the requisite crudos — we enjoyed the cracker topped with silky tuna and avocado ($19) — and that shrimp cocktail ($19) The blanket of grated Parm would seem to be excessive atop the Caesar salad ($19) Bulking up the menu are three pastas, like tender, crab-filled cappelletti in orange saffron beurre blanc (seven pieces for $29). Vegetarian options could perhaps be expanded. The cheeseburger seems to be a popular choice, but the true test of a so-called bistro is the steak frites au poivre. Here, it’s, eight ounces for $45, which felt standard. I’d heard previous reviews that the sauce skewed sweet in a bad way Desserts continued the theme of slight riffs, like the “chocosu,” a dense and strikingly black chocolate cake topped with tiramisu. Its restrained level of sweetness just about called out for an espresso martini chaser (though the restaurant’s is more of a carajillo) The takeaway: The through line was unchallenging dishes, done well. With the continued success of places like the Corner Store it’s clear that this is the type of food a lot of New Yorkers still want These kinds of hits-only menus aren’t a risk but more of a guarantee that dinner will at least be decent look past the line and it’s a spot where I could see myself wanting to be a regular if the crowds move onto the next hotspot The trick: On the way out the door at 8 p.m. I asked what the wait might be like if someone were to drop by later to put their name in not optimistically; the restaurant closes at 10 p.m your best bet is a Wednesday or Sunday night It seems like a good place for a luxurious solo dinner though I’m sure lots of people are now thinking that too Greenpoint’s Big Night (154 Franklin St.) a small store that sells dinner party essentials welcoming locals to their expanded storefront Big Night served the neighborhood in a tiny 240-square-foot space The expansion includes a shoppable kitchen and dining room with an extended assortment of dining and home goods The store now has a custom bar designed by East Otis and a colorful dinner party mural by Lucy Muss. The lighting is the product of Brooklyn-based studios Astraeus Clarke and Trueing and the drapes are by Colours of Arley Big Night’s owner, Katherine Lewin highlighted her favorite things about the expanded space online.  “Lucy’s mural sets the scene for the kinds of gatherings I hope Big Night inspires our customers to have — dinner parties where no dinner is required where the cheese course is also the cake course is also the martini course and where everyone is invited around the table,” Lewin wrote She mentioned the drapes by Colours of Arley noting that they “perfected the stripe” and highlighted the custom bar designed by East Otis calling it “an absolute showstopper of a piece.” Big Night also told Greenpointers to stay tuned for the upcoming unveiling of a backyard space Few things in New York are worth getting up early and waiting in line for. Border Town a pop-up known for its breakfast tacos and handmade flour tortillas has done a rare thing of getting people to do both are settling down and opening a permanent restaurant at 189 Nassau Avenue To do so, they’ve paired up with Ben Turley, a former owner in the Meat Hook and, previously, Cozy Royale in Williamsburg Turley first met Aguilar as a customer in his Meat Hook days “I wanted to meet the guy who was buying all the pork lard,” he says He became a fan through Border Town’s pop-ups he was “selfishly” eager to get Border Town to open in his neighborhood of Greenpoint; but soon Turley says he can’t imagine a better team to jump back into the restaurant game with Their future restaurant will be fast-casual and have around 35 seats “The idea is to keep it very traditional and low-key,” says Turley it’s stripped down but we’ll have terracotta tiles and off-white stucco walls.” He added that they’re looking to Mexican architectural books for inspiration The menu at Border Town will expand what was possible at their pop-ups there will be several tacos de guisado on the menu as well as breakfast burritos (burritos at lunch as well) “At the pop-ups we were only able to have about three guisados,” Aguilar says New for Border Town, especially, will be the Mexican pastry items available: think items like the Northern Mexican coyota (a pastry less seen in New York), as well as conchas and other items they will build out with an in-house made with dark raw sugar called piloncillo) and agua frescas will also be served Since launching the pop-up a couple of years back, Aguilar has become known for sheer curtain-like Sonora-style flour tortillas, which diners will continue to be able to see him making by hand at the restaurant. Aguilar joins a growing chorus helping flour tortillas gain momentum in New York The hope is to eventually start selling the tortillas again — as they previously did — to-go for customers’ at-home use With flour tortillas so beloved, it’s hard to believe Border Town was Aguilar’s first time cooking Mexican food professionally. He first moved to New York in 2019 to work on a Peruvian restaurant, and over time has become a flour tortilla devotee. In fact, as legend has it, his family helps him import Sonoran flour from across the border Border Town hopes to serve dinner and will apply for a liquor license so they can serve margaritas and micheladas They’d love to host other pop-ups at night as well through people opening their doors to us — we want to invite others into our space,” says Rosa It’s full circle for Aguilar and Rosa, who ran several Border Town pop-ups in Greenpoint, including a takeover of ice cream shop the Screen Door last winter. They also ran a line-inducing series of pop-ups at coffee shop Commune in Clinton Hill, which caught the eye of TikTok host Rob Martinez giving Border Town an early boost “We always saw ourselves opening in Greenpoint,” says Rosa “We know what we want in the neighborhood and there’s not enough stuff over here so we really just want to be able to feed our community.” For neighbors familiar with the block, it might answer a long-held wonder about who would take over the former Polish supermarket Busy Bee and Border Town will occupy 1,500 square feet beside another tenant As the market had, Border Town wants to serve its own function for locals. “The pop-up life is really hard a lot of loading in and loading out,” says Rosa “We were tired of being nomadic and wanted a dedicated space where we could really be a part of the community for the long run.” since it looks like all those April showers are just bringing more May showers this weekend but at least you can enjoy the rain (and these events!) in warmer temps Introduce your kiddos to climate justice early during Climate Song and Story Time, with Puppets! at the Greenpoint Library from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m Climate-rocker and puppeteer Esther Crow uses puppets and environmental storybooks in this fun and interactive program to teach kids 7 and under about protecting the ocean This program is part of the library’s 2025 Early Childhood Symposium on Climate Justice in Early Childhood Celebrate local makers and artists with a stroll down Calyer Street during the inaugural Made in Greenpoint crawl There will also be art available for purchase if you’re looking for a solid Mother’s Day gift RSVP for free here Give back where you live with a cleanup of Transmitter and Bushwick Inlet Parks This rain-or-shine event will include beautifying the parks and removing invasive species plus wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty The event is suitable for elementary-aged kids with adult supervision RSVP to Transmitter here and Bushwick Inlet here Want to green up your space for spring? The Greenpoint Library is giving away plants for the fifth year in a row from 10:30 a.m If you spring cleaned too close to the sun and now need to replenish on goodies, the PS 31 PTA and WonderMart have you covered with a curated makers market from 11 a.m to 4 p.m you’ll find 16 local brands as well as a bake sale and merch table with sales directly supporting the PS 31 PTA RSVP for free here If you’re kid has been growing like a weed and none of last year’s warm-weather clothes fit, don’t get rid of them, just swap ’em. Greenpoint Library is hosting a kids’ clothing swap in their upstairs Eco Lab to help keep clothing and textile waste out of landfills while offering a free alternative to shopping They’re accepting clothes for newborns to age 12 (sorted by size appreciated) for spring and summer that are clean and gently used and everyone is welcome to take what they need from 1 to 3 p.m They ask that no one bring clothes after the event It’s time! (Again!) Shop Small Greenpoint is back and kicking off on Saturday through May 11 This year’s crawl features 39 local businesses — like Dandelion Wines and more — available to be stamped on your passport for prizes when you spend $10 at any participating shop Learn more about the crawl and where to get your passport card here Get a card reading from Everyday Art Cards plus a mini feng shui lesson during a pop-up at WonderMart from 1 to 5 p.m Everyday Art Cards co-founder Lizanne will be taking questions and offering up card pulls for inspiration via 15-minute readings while co-founder Helen will chat about feng shui and astrology If you want some live music in your life, For the Record is hosting three bands at 7 p.m The lineup includes indie pop artist Mandelbro from Paris You can also dig through some vinyl while you’re there Get tickets for $21 here Send in the clowns! A new comedy club, Green Room Comedy (stylized as GRNRMCMDY) is opening in Greenpoint as the passion project of GP resident and national touring comedian Sean Reilly and will feature comics with credits from HBO Get tickets for $25 here Get some fresh air, family-style, with a short walk through the neighborhood. Hosted by The Mommy Archives and Magnetic Me this gathering will give parents and kiddos a chance to connect while forming community while walking a gentle and enjoyable pace The event will start with a coffee meet and greet outside McCarren Parkhouse at 10 a.m and end with a mingle session after the walk Snacks will be provided and all are welcome RSVP for free here If you prefer bouquets to planting perennials luckily there’s something for you this weekend Bouquet Wine Bar is hosting a bouquet-making workshop at 2 p.m Tickets will include your take-home bouquet and a glass of wine This is perfect timing to brush up on your skills ahead of Mother’s Day RSVP here and get your ticket for $50 day of A new tenant has officially taken over the former Greenpoint Beer and Ale Space (1150 Manhattan Ave.) And if pinball lead you to speculate on Sunshine Laundromat’s involvement Greenpoint Beer and Ale closed in November and quickly changed hands Scrappleland kept much of what drew locals to the hangout spot including the rooftop and stained-glass water tower “Their collection spans from classic Nineties games like The Addams Family, Monster Bash, and Medieval Madness to arcade favorites such as Ice Cold Beer and Pac-Man Battle Royale Chompionship,” Patch.com reports The new bar did not respond to our questions (such as, what’s the story behind the unique name), so we can’t advise on food or drinks, but we can at least confirm that they have cornhole Scrappleland is open from Monday through Friday It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is, if you’re like us and eagerly anticipate the neighborhood’s annual Greenpoint Open Studios event each summer GOS returns for another year of creativity and community artists across the neighborhood open their doors to allow a peek inside their work and their process Catch a glimpse at the couple of hundred painters and filmmakers (to mention just a few media) who call Greenpoint home Artist sign ups are well underway Maison Mono (150 Bayard St.) is hosting an Artist Social on May 15 featuring mezcal from co-sponsor San Bartolo and jazz from the local (Los) Ritmicos Meet fellow participants and pick up promotional materials before the main event starts on May 31 Not an artist but ready to give back? You can also sign up to volunteer (those flyers won’t distribute themselves!) 2025: This story has been updated to include a link to a GoFundMe campaign A 49-year-old man was fatally struck by an e-bike cyclist at Franklin and India streets this past Friday evening.  Williamsburg resident Luis Cruz was crossing Franklin when a 26-year-old cyclist traveling southbound struck him knocking him over and causing severe head trauma Emergency services were called to the scene at about 7:41 pm They transported Cruz to NYC Health and Hospitals/Bellevue The cyclist remained on scene. Witnesses and the NYPD told Gothamist that the cyclist was a delivery driver who sped through a stop sign Cruz had double-parked and was exiting his vehicle when he was struck and the investigation remains ongoing.  New York City is home to nearly 65,000 app-based delivery workers, 80% of whom use e-bikes or motorbikes. Statistics show that drivers face a high rate of serious injury or death, making it one of the more deadly professions out there.  Critics say apps like UberEats and Grubhub facilitate a system in which workers are incentivized to move as fast as possible to make deliveries often penalizing drivers who don’t complete enough on time.  such as requiring all e-bikes and e-scooters to be registered with the city’s Department of Transportation they rank below other causes of traffic injuries and fatalities “DOT officials said e-bikes account for less than 2% of the traffic deaths in the city and less than 4% of the traffic injuries,” according to Gothamist six pedestrians were killed by e-bike riders — compared to 471 from other vehicles Cruz’s family recently started a GoFundMe campaign to help plan the funeral service. You can donate here I hate entitled motorists just as much as e-bike riders I don’t think double parking should be a death sentence this is what happens when you take shortcuts in life I also hate irresponsible / self entitled dog owners there are a lot of irresponsible / self entitled dog owners in Greenpoint Keep your mutt on a leash and clean up after it I’m not surprised to see this intersection in the news it can be very dicey using the crosswalk here Many e-bikes blow through the stop signs and cars don’t always come to a complete stop Even though I live on India and use the ferry every day I cross at the lights one block over on Java – especially at night It’s just too unnerving at this intersection Also the pole light on the corner of Java has been out of service for over a year even after being report many times This is the exact intersection where a female reporter for a major news outlet was killed riding on the back of a vehicle similar to this People especially seniors are terrified of these vehicles because they rarely obey the law I have had several close calls with many of them I didn’t see any lights on this E bike involved in crash,this should be requirement for all E bikes.Front and rear lighting along with reflective stripping could’ve prevented this accident Front / back lights and a bell is required on all bikes can the same brave coalition rally to make Franklin and India Streets safe from e-bikes no mention of this tragic death on the zealots’ social media platform The changes on McGuinness is the best thing to happen in this area since making Kent a one way It is a disgrace that no local politician has said a single word about this man’s death As a (non electric and non delivery) bike rider these idiots on e-bikes and mopeds ride in the bike lane and almost hit me on a daily basis I also watch them repeatedly almost hit pedestrians Drivers in north brooklyn are equally as dense You don’t need a car in greenpoint and williamsburg yet they always seem to salmon because traversing 1 or 2 blocks to ride with traffic is just too much effort The lame reason of ‘low death rates’ caused by cyclist is not a reason to not pass laws mandating these vehicles to be responsible when they hurt or kill a pedestrian they have to be identified by a license plate and yes they have to be financially responsible for the damage they cause How often do bricks fall from buildings and kill people laws were enacted that high buildings have to inspect and fix loose bricks on their facade every Five years These cretins are not cyclists and he did stay at the scene Much like when a motorist kills a pedestrian there will be little to no punishment unfortunately some have called for even MORE “protected” bikes lanes in Greenpoint What we actually need are protected PEDESTRIAN lanes – to protect us from bikes and e-bikes and motor bikes that have turned our neighborhood into a dangerous Wild West for pedestrians i have written to the DOT twice over the course of 15 years to put a light in here – Ive seen T bones – smashed cars and near misses Here’s what’s going on in the neighborhood from supporting the local library to multiple outlets for creative expression Tax Day is a meager five days away; this week is your last chance to meet with AARP and BPL’s Business & Career Center at the Greenpoint Library for help getting your financial affairs in order individuals making $65,000 or less or $93,000 with dependents are invited to bring your government-issued ID bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit and any other relevant documents like a 1099-G (if you received Unemployment Insurance documentation of higher education expenses Assistance is offered for free on a walk-in basis, and AARP will take 20 appointments per session. More information here Get crafty and upcycle a journal with From Another Life Vintage and Gallery Art & and vintage pieces to dress up your journal with fabric scraps and more while you enjoy complimentary drinks from Wynk Tickets are $28.52 and available here Have an idea for a film, want to get some eyes on your latest project, or just a filmmaker in a creative rut? Mix and mingle with fellow creatives and NYC-based filmmakers during a Filmmaker Friday meetup at McCarren Parkhouse from 5 to 10 p.m The networking mixer is from 5 to 7 followed by a dance party Food and drinks will be available for purchase RSVP here Counter the non-springlike temps as of late starting with your taste buds. Get an extra bit of heat during Kilo Bravo‘s gauntlet-style wing-eating contest in collaboration with Wing Jawn the tasting will feature ten torturous sauces along the Scoville scale Tickets include a 10-wing flight with a dab of each sauce Anyone to complete the competition will get a certificate and correctly answered trivia questions will win you a Jello shot Tickets are $31.27 (including fees) and available here plus share information on finding solutions and making voices heard Join the Greenpoint Library and gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for another edition of the library’s beginner-friendly gardening seminar from 10:30 a.m to 12 p.m This installment is NYC-apartment-friendly and will focus on creating a flower garden in a small space by matching the varieties of plants to the season as well as going over the different types of ideal plants for small-space gardening The program is for adults and young adults 14+ and entry is first come Dogs and art go way back, from Andy Warhol’s “Portrait of Maurice” to the iconic “Dogs Playing Poker” to Picasso’s abstract single-line sketch of his Dachshund Lump. And now you can add your own best friend to these ranks. Le Doggie Cafe is hosting a Paint with Pups event where you can paint your dog This dog-friendly two-hour painting session includes a mimosa or lemonade per person The class will be led in English and Spanish Tickets are $28.52 and available here Don’t let Santa have all the fun. Enjoy more seasonal lap photos during Peanut & Honey‘s Easter Bunny meet and greet and professional photoshoot from 2 to 6 p.m Prints will be provided instantly and kids can also enjoy cotton candy and balloon animals Sign up for your free slot here Ever wanted to paint and sip…what you’re sipping from? Owlee Café is doing just that During a paint and wine session from 6 to 8 p.m. you’ll paint your own cups or other drinking vessels while enjoying snacks and wine for purchase Tickets are $39.19 and available here Start your spiritual journey or go deeper with an evening of mindfulness at One Blue Slip from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m The night will include spiritual talk from monk Swami Chidananda guided meditation from international yoga instructor Paola Cruz Kirtan musical meditation led by Akash Chander and community mingling hour with tea and snacks with panoramic NYC skyline views Tickets are $45 and available here Keep the ‘green’ in Greenpoint and work on some local beautification with a park cleanup at Bushwick Inlet Park from 10 a.m This volunteer-driven morning will include weeding Be prepared to get dirty and bring your own gloves if you have them but this weather forecast is looking far more promising than the last one So here are some solid excuses to get out there even if it’s just to walk from one event to the next Greenpoint Library‘s Voices Off ASL Storytime is back at 10:30 a.m The program for kids aged 0 to 5 features an interactive session of stories and music designed for early learners and their families (both bilingual and curious about ASL) and led by Erin The program is free with registration here; limited walk-in spots will be available on the morning of Prepare for a hoppy Easter with Twinkle Playspace‘s indoor Easter Event from 4 to 6 p.m Kiddos 6 and under can enjoy face painting and more to get them all tuckered out just in time for the weekend Non-member tickets are $44.52 (including fees) for one child and one adult chaperone, available here We love a try-before-you-buy moment, and so does Bin Bin Sake enjoy a free tasting of their new Dassai Blue sake by Hyde Park made right here in New York using high-quality Yamada Nishiki rice RSVP here Looking for a grounding, IRL hobby to keep you off your phone? Why not try crochet? Recess Grove is holding a two-part Crochet for Beginners workshop from 12 to 2 p.m to teach fundamental crochet stitches and put them into practice to create granny squares All materials will be provided and the class will be led by local artist Andrea Herrada and Recess Grove co-creator Jessie Spellman Registration is $99 and covers sessions both this Saturday and next; register here Have a kiddo trying to boost their confidence reading and in need of a captive audience Greenpoint Library is letting kids ages 6-12 read to their certified therapy dog Each reader (there will be six spots per session) will get a turn reading Peppa the book of their choice for 10 minutes Sign-ups are available day of in person and are first come Don’t just rely on BookTok. There’s a community of fellow romance and romantasy lovers right here in Greenpoint. Join The Smuttery book club in McGolrick Park for an outdoor edition of their regular hangout and snacks and prepare to bond over your favorite steamy scenes from 2 to 4 p.m Registration is $5.04 (including fees) and available here While Pencil Factory is sadly in its final months of operation (due to their landlord not renewing the lease) it’s more important than ever to come by and pay your respects stop by for a free daytime disco from 3 to 7 p.m in celebration of Earth Day and supporting North Brooklyn Parks Alliance RSVP here for more details Want to deepen your yoga practice? Take things a bit literally with deep house yoga at Samadhi experience a full sonic immersion thanks to a club-level sound system and acoustically tuned space in an intimate community-driven atmosphere designed for music Registration is $44.52 and available here With Earth Week upon us, it’s a perfect time to connect with your surroundings. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friends of Transmitter Park is hosting a Nature Bathing and Gardening Demonstration focused on relaxation. Led by social ecologist and founding principal of Our Temenos Rosemarie Miner the event will be a gentle walk through the park’s garden paths and along the East River shoreline punctuated by practical tips on building sensory connections in nature to help you slow down Sign up for free here The menu will include anchovy toast with spiced chili oil Tickets are $28 and available here so it’s almost time to see if all those showers as of late will Enjoy local festivities from comic drawing to belated Earth Day celebrations to a very-pre-Pride bar crawl and beyond Cartoon lovers from 5 to 12 can enjoy a fun hour of laughs and doodling with comic artist Marc Jackson at the Greenpoint Library Jackson will guide young illustrators in making silly cartoons and more Register for free here.  RSVP for free here Earth Day on a Tuesday means celebrating all week long. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., McGolrick Park is holding an Earth Day celebration kicking off with a McGolrick Bird Club meeting and City Nature Walk Challenge of spot-that-species bingo join the McGolrick Art Club for a Plein Air session with Sebastian Deregibus plant and book swap (donate one bag per person and composting at 10 a.m.; children’s storytime and a yarn circle at 10:30 a.m.; kids’ recyclable art project with local artist Emily Hwu kids’ clothing swap (gently used and clean and bilingual themed walk in English and Polish for the City Nature Challenge at 11 a.m Get more information on events here Say R.I.P. to Rit and learn more about natural dyes and techniques during a workshop at Greenpoint Library for the whole family The session will explore using natural materials The event is free and open to 12 spots only In case you missed it, people are outside! NBK Open Streets and NBK Parks Alliance are celebrating Car-Free Earth Day from 12 to 2 p.m. at Banker’s Anchor where Playful Productions will be on site to provide circus and variety entertainment to mark the official start to the city’s Open Streets and Public Space Programming season Explore the art of traditional Japanese papermaking and crafting with a hands-on workshop from renowned washi artist Wataru Hatano at CIBONE O’TE. Part of their Accumulation of time exhibition will teach you how to create your own tailor-made picture frame using handmade washi paper crafted by Hatano while hearing about his philosophy and creative process Materials will be provided and beginners are welcome Register for $87.21 here Along with having a presence at McGolrick Park’s party, the 61 Franklin Street Garden will also be having their own festivities from 3 to 5 p.m info about what the garden’s been growing Attendees will receive a punch card with all crawls listed and have a chance to win a prize 10% of sales at each bar will go back to keeping Pride free and accessible Get tickets for $16.43 here It’s a great moment to give back. From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Greenpoint Tattoo Co. will be hosting a personal care donation drive to benefit WIN (Women in Need) NYC that provides shelter and supplies for homeless families in the city They’ll be accepting new and unopened donations of shampoo There will also be free coffee and donuts available to donors Have a buzzing good time with the whole family at The Wild from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m Pollination Station steward Laura from Thryve Garden will teach curious learners of all ages about how bees and butterflies play a crucial role in our ecosystem There will be hands-on activities crafted for young kids and their families to foster an appreciation for nature each ticket includes a flower pot to be painted at the event Register for $39.19 here Dance parties aren’t just for adults. Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series with the goal of creating a safe and fun space for kids to move, play, and sing along to iconic classic rock covers, is throwing a party at Brooklyn Bowl from 12 to 1:30 p.m hosted by Camp Brooklyn Fund with a Prince music theme geared towards families with kids 10 and under Admission includes a special t-shirt and soda/water for kids and free mimosa for adults Get family tickets for $55.20 here Exercise your creative muscles at Held Space from 1 to 3:30 p.m Held Space’s founder will be leading free-wheeling expressive collage creation culminating in group sharing and a brief restorative moment but everyone is welcome to bring extra materials they may feel particularly inspired by Register for $33.85 here Make your own pendant to inspire 1,000 “where did you get that?”s. Recess Grove is hosting a DIY workshop from 3 to 6 p.m to learn about the art of wire wrapping and making jewelry wrapped with sterling silver or copper wire in a relaxed creative setting guided by Brooklyn artist Faith Phillips of Corina Jewels Register for $79 here Enjoy all the fun and merriment of a choir without the commitment, pressure, or need for singing talent. Gaia Music Collective‘s viral One-Day Choir series is coming to Greenpoint to celebrate song and the connective power of singing in harmony for one day only without auditions or judgement at 100 Sutton Street the afternoon will include fun singing games and more to culminate in a performance of Sam Smith’s “Too Good At Goodbyes.” Tickets are by donation and available here Nestled in a corner lot in the back of the 42 West building Owner Shamus Jones first launched the business in Greenpoint about 16 years ago He discovered his love of all things pickled while working in various vegetarian restaurants across the city convincing the owner of the now-shuttered Brooklyn Label to let him use the kitchen to make pickles The business took off and Jones has been pickling in locations around Brooklyn ever since (most recently The West Street storefront marks a long-awaited neighborhood homecoming “We have a very unique secret pickle shop location with a bunch of entrepreneurs as neighbors,” Jones told Greenpointers “Greenpoint to me is a neighborhood small and mighty and that’s what our company DNA is made of and from.” The sun-drenched store houses the business’s wholesale operation but welcomes neighbors in to explore the pickle paradise; Jones says customer feedback will help dictate future offerings pickle patrons can expect things like kimchi half-sours “I’m just really excited and thankful to have this opportunity to still be making pickles 16 years and onward for my Brooklyn community and beyond,” he said “It brings a tear to my eye as 2020 was a brutal year for my business and having a couple years of uncertainty while trying to stabilize was just awful personally I love what I do more than words can describe.” Stop by 42 West Street (next to the Noble Street parking lot), from Thursday through Sunday, from 12 to 6. And keep tabs on Instagram @brooklynbrine I Remember when they first started and would see them making pickles overnight at Lamb & Jaffy… circa 1915 use to go the the grocery store to but things for the family and the owner used to let her stick her hand in a big pickle barrel and take one out Do his customers not know grocery stores exist We’re the only pickle shop in Brooklyn and this is my 5th one over the years Randomly stopped by here last week and loved everything we sampled The guy behind the counter was enthusiastic about letting us sample the different pickles and we were really impressed with the selection Esme’s closure last year devastated many regulars who flocked to the restaurant for friendly service and delicious brunch specials While pancake lovers shouldn’t hold out hope fans might be happy to know that the space at 999 Manhattan Avenue will get new life helmed by a team of Greenpoint locals keeping the friendly vibes alive Rounders is a new sports bar from Noah Goldman and Greenpoint Fish and Lobster’s Vinny Milburn Goldman first moved to the neighborhood in 2008 though his job as a tour manager kept him on the road for weeks at a time Returning home always gave him a renewed appreciation of the neighborhood I’ve always done my best to support and be a part of the community we have here At the time I certainly didn’t know what that would turn into but in the past five plus years we’ve had just about every kind of bar/restaurant open up—except for a sports bar,” Goldman tells Greenpointers “Another familiar problem is a lot of places that have opened are not owned or run by folks who live in and know the neighborhood It’s been a frustration for many of us for years and when I found this opportunity I jumped at it.”  he learned of the closure early and worked to secure the space Rounders aims to be “accessible and affordable” to everyone with a bar menu featuring classic cocktails and at least 10 beers on tap “Since sports consistently bring folks from all over the country we plan to reflect that by what beers are available,” says Goldman And those looking for food options are in luck who previously ran the Greenpoint Fish and Lobster pop up at Threes Brewing will be on hand to cook up bar food classics like burgers “It’s become wildly difficult to find an affordable meal in the neighborhood and we’re hoping to bridge that gap,” Goldman continued.  The team hopes to open on March 12 (though as with many eating and drinking establishments they’re currently waiting on permit approval from various city agencies) They’ll start with opening five days a week It seems that every time a food place closes because of various reasons and there are many Wish these people luck and hopefully they have specials on the food and drinks So many restaurants re pricing themselves out of the reach of the average Joe not that I am blaming them with the high cost of everything Rain may be in the forecast for this weekend but that doesn’t mean you have to spend it cooped up at home Enjoy the first weekend of April (its showers bring May flowers after all) with a myriad of events from vintage sales to egg hunts to shower beers and consignment stores in the neighborhood haven’t been scratching your itch another is popping up locally at 86 Dobbin Street Superette is a team of three partners who have been working designer vintage fashion with options that are both sustainable and unique this weekend they’re bringing a selection of their wares to the neighborhood from 3 to 9 p.m If you’re looking for a kid-free Friday night (or at least a few hours of the evening), PLAY Greenpoint has you covered from 6 to 8 p.m Children 4-8 can enjoy a showing of Disney’s Brave the impetuous but courageous daughter of Scottish King Fergus and Queen Elinor who defies of an age-old tradition and causes chaos in the kingdom in her pursuit of independence Dinner and open (supervised) play will also be provided Pre-registration is $42 here If the typical comedy show format isn’t your thing, maybe that’s just because it’s missing some furry (and scaly…and feathered) friends. Petting Zoo is the pet project (haha) of comics Mike Kandel and Charlie Sosnick that changes up the typical comedy format with a dose of exotic animals. The 8 p.m. show at Cloud City will also feature sets from Liza Treyger (Netflix) and other creatures with help from wildlife biologist Ranger Eric Powers and his team of professional nature guides Tickets are $19 and available here Enjoy a night of curated comedy and trauma bonding only NYC could truly provide with Fools’ Circle at Isola Brooklyn (f.k.a This storytelling comedy show starting at 8 p.m Tickets are $26.38 and available here Few things scream spring like a good old-fashioned egg hunt. Magnetic Me and The Mommy Archives are hosting an egg-citing morning of searching and other festive activities for all ages 18 and under (though I think adults would be just as excited about finding free eggs these days) with parental supervision while connecting with other local families RSVP for free here If you’ve fallen victim to many a landlord special, here’s an opportunity to take home improvement into your own hands. Greenpoint Library continues their series of hands-on tool workshops this time focusing on tools you may be less familiar with and multipurpose oscillating tools (oh my!) The workshop is taught by educators and artists Derek Haffar and Jim Osman from 10:30 a.m and there is a required safety demonstration to start first served for adults and teens ages 14 and up (accompanied by a parent) — space is limited to 12 spots Give a pup a new home this weekend thanks to a pet adoption event hosted by Waldo’s Rescue Pen at TALEA from 1 to 4 p.m Waldo’s Rescue Pen is a 501c3 org that provides essential care through adoption and fostering for dogs in need Adoptable pets include furry friends of all ages from puppies to adults across a range of breeds Big shower beer fan? This is for you: TALEA has also partnered with bodycare brand Flamingo on a special limited-edition Shower Beer lager with hints of blackberry and lime TALEA is holding a launch event from 2 to 7 p.m in their Williamsburg taproom where every guest who orders a Shower Beer on draft will receive a free Flamingo razor and shower beer holder while supplies last If you’ve been dying to dance it out, look no further than a dance mob Bob party thrown by Bob’s Dance Shop in McCarren Park from 11 a.m and dance tutorial followed by a surprise performance immediately after in a playful Bob’s Dance Shop channels the vibe by combining dance and fashion through a timeless beginner-friendly routine for dancers of all skill levels Tickets are $12.51 and available here Enjoy all the fun and merriment of a choir without the commitment, pressure, or need for singing talent. Gaia Music Collective‘s viral One-Day Choir series is coming to Greenpoint to celebrate song and the connective power of singing in harmony for one day only without auditions or judgement at 100 Sutton Street and more to culminate in a performance of Hozier’s “Take Me To Church.” Tickets are by donation and available here Do some seasonal cleaning and empty your closet to give your clothes a new life and make room for some new-to-you pieces during a Brooklyn Clothing Swap on the McCarren Park lawn from 2 to 4 p.m up-for-grabs swap thrives on radical generosity and recommends bringing around 20-30 pieces of gently worn clothes Anything leftover will be donated to local mutual aid efforts The only request is that no one brings underwear RSVP for free here 2025: this post has been updated with a link to the project’s website An upcoming CB1 land use meeting on April 1 will feature a presentation on two potential new high-rise buildings sitting directly on the Bushwick Inlet Local environmental advocates say these massive buildings would disturb local wildlife hinder the inlet’s ability to help prevent future flooding and fail to address the neighborhood’s dire lack of affordable housing The buildings would sit on a parcel of land owned by the MTA “MTA’s developer Gotham Org is seeking a zoning enhancement to build two huge luxury towers – 60 stories (30% taller than any on the Northside & Greenpoint) and 45 stories tall – on the shore of Bushwick Inlet and looming over the park,” says Save the Inlet the towers pose a direct threat to wildlife and the natural sanctuary of the inlet and will reduce the inlet to a water feature of the huge development.” Since the 2005 Greenpoint-Williamsburg waterfront rezoning the relationship between open parcels of land and North Brooklyn locals could best be described as precarious As we reported last month the long-awaited demolition of the CitiStorage building heralded that the dream of a united Bushwick Inlet Park would finally become a reality as the last parcel of land needed to create unbroken green space uniting the Greenpoint and Williamsburg waterfront Some residents feared that the vacant CitiStorage lot would turn into another high-rise building While those fears turned out to be unfounded a recent meeting about the park sparked new concerns about the 40 Quay parcel.  Greenpoint has seen its population boom over the past decade. Since 2010, the neighborhood has created more new housing units than any other New York City neighborhood but it also has less green space than most neighborhoods The disparity between the lack of open space and the influx of new residents could cause issues the 40 Quay mega-development will bring in almost 3,000 new residents while adding almost no additional open space,” according to Save the Inlet’s website To learn more about the project (which has been dubbed Monitor Point). in advance of the meeting, you can head to the project’s website which touts the complex’s possible benefits of boosting mixed-income affordable housing and includes publicly accessible waterfront space You’re encouraged to bring them to the meeting on April 1 at the Polish and Slavic Center (176 Java St) NIMBY’s – the protect the inlet never wants any development and always wants to stop growth and progress A 65 yr old friend of mine who bridged the gap between the older residents and the newer residents said it is amazing that now that Greenpoint is one of the hottest areas in the country there are no stores to shop for clothes shoes and most everything else like in the old days I am so sick of the “Nimby” label being assigned to any community resident questioning an appropriate balance of neighborhood uses and urban form We do not need to hand over every neighborhood to the real estate lobbyists to continue their profit driven greed at the expense of communities health and vibrancy “NIMBY” label is being applied not to “any community resident” but to an organization (Friends of the Inlet Park) has has consistently lobbied against any kind of housing or commercial development in Greenpoint Their claims are as inconsistent as claims from other NIMBYs (sometimes they propose that housing is a better use than commercial they data as misleading if not outright wrong as from other NIMBYs (Greenpoint does not have less green than most neighborhoods) and their tactics are as NIMBYish as they come (in this case masquerading as a newly created group of “community residents”) And their goal is clear: they think only they get to live here [New development] “will bring in almost 3,000 new residents” They always blame real estate lobbyists or claim environmental issues to make it sound like they are morally good but they really just don’t want people to live here either bc they hate outsiders or want their house’s value to stay sky high Once this crucial piece of land is lost to developers Whatever short term gains the MTA gets by selling this property to developers they’re nothing compared to the loss for Greenpoint and Williamsburg If we as a community don’t stand up and fight for the future Bushwick Inlet – especially in this area – is a beautiful natural and historic space that can’t be destroyed by building skyscrapers just a few feet away The MTA should either hold on to this land or cedeitto Bushwick Inlet park – instead of ruining the park for the generations to come Hochul (who runs the MTA and is running for re-election next year Attend the Aril 1st meeting and express your outrage It dishearten me how many excuses we will make to not build housing Developers are greedy but in a way that results in much needed housing stock Too many are greedy in a way that is killing the city Congrats on buying 30 years ago and taking advantage of the housing shortage to get asset rich but no one else can afford to live here/raise a family anymore the entire Greenpoint waterfront would still be an inaccessible wasteland Whether you are pro or anti development or just a resident in this area…. grossly oversized and not appropriate for the area I’m sure there is some middle ground here that provides way more public space and a well designed smaller building that could satisfy all parties But this design surely does not respect the current level of zoning and feel of our neighborhood Bagel Joint a globally-inspired appetizing and bagel shop that has popped up at Smorgasburg and McGolrick Park is opening a permanent storefront at 230 Calyer Street The neighborhood’s newest bagel shop will open on December 21 “We’re thinking of it as a Jewish Christmas present for the neighborhood,” Bagel Joint’s founders Lanty Hou and Will Sacks told Greenpointers Hou and Sacks started Bagel Joint in their Greenpoint kitchen as a social media baking project and their bagels became incredibly popular at the markets Bagel Joint’s menu features unique and eccentric flavors that are inspired by the Taiwanese-Jewish fusion that Sacks and Hou cook for themselves and by the vibrant global flavors around New York City “Our mission is to honor global cuisine through the format of Ashkenazi Jewish baked goods like bagels and rugelach,” Sacks previously told Greenpointers He said he and Hou want to “expand the vocabulary of the appetizing and dairy restaurant with our signature global flavors.” The menu at Bagel Joint’s new store includes “non-traditional bagels the traditional way.” Some flavors featured are miso The bagels and bialys come with cream cheese The second half of the menu features sandwiches like the Broome and the Newtown with caper dill cream cheese which Bagel Joint calls “a supercut of our farmer’s market favorites.” The St. Marks sandwich, with wasabi cream cheese, smoked tuna, and cucumber salad on a miso bagel, was named one of Time Out‘s top 10 bites of 2024 “In keeping with our motto to do the least traditional thing the most traditional way possible we only serve kosher-style food in honor of the roots of New York’s bagel making tradition,” Sacks said “This decision was also important to us because kosher is halal and from day one we’ve wanted to have a little something for everyone We don’t have kosher or halal certifications yet Sacks and Hou are unveiling tuna bacon with fried smoked tuna as a non-pork alternative “Let’s just say turkey bacon ought to be embarrassed,” Sacks joked adding that his recommendation for visitors is a tuna bacon BLT on a miso scallion bialy.  Bagel Joint will be open Wednesday through Friday 6 a.m Greenpoint’s newest Greek restaurant Nerina (35 Commercial St.) is opening on Wednesday, January 29 with a sharable mezze-style menu. Nerina is located in a new, fully affordable residential building that is part of the Greenpoint Landing complex Nerina’s co-owners Spiro Menegatos and Christos Gourmos have owned another Greek restaurant called Nerai in Manhattan for 12 years Menegatos and Gourmos hope to offer warm Greek hospitality with the Greek tradition of philoxenia which translates to “friend to a stranger.” Executive Chef Moshe Grundman has worked with Menegatos and Gourmos at Nerai since 2017 Chef Grundman’s Mediterranean upbringing deeply influences his approach to Greek cuisine His mezze-style menu at Nerina will embrace fresh and seasonal ingredients to make shareable traditional Greek dishes with a unique Mediterranean flair Nerina’s menu starts with house-made pita paired with various spreads like hummus and spicy feta plus small plates like marinated olives and grilled halloumi The next section of the menu includes oysters followed by a Greek salad and a grape and arugula salad The largest part of the menu includes a selection of shareable plates like zucchini chips the menu’s four large plates include lobster orzotto Nerina’s wine program is led by Greek native Dimitrios Karagiannis who put together a menu that focuses solely on Greek wines The curated selection highlights organic and biodynamic wines and includes both traditional and lesser-known Greek varietals Nerina’s interiors were designed by a single team at CKMS Workshop who was responsible for everything from design and architecture to fabrication and contracting “We are a local architecture and build called CKMS practice and excited to debut our first project in the neighborhood,” Masha Osorio of CKMS told Greenpointers CKMS’s design of Nerina’s 3,500 square foot interior was inspired by the understated elegance of 1970s Athenian apartment lobbies high-ceilinged space is anchored by a deep green marble bar with the indoor dining room to its left and a glass-enclosed outdoor dining area to its right The heated 1,500 square foot patio will be open to guests this spring Nerina’s walls are bright stucco with aged cherry paneling and feature artwork from both local and international artists with subtle references to classic Athenian style One surprising design feature is an olive tree in the middle of the dining room symbolic of Greek heritage and tranquility This spring, a new bar focused on non-alcoholic drinks is opening in Greenpoint. The newcomer, Soft Bar will be located near the corner of Banker and Dobbin streets in Greenpoint A specific opening date has not yet been set but the team at Soft Bar said they are pushing for a spring unveiling Soft Bar is the brainchild of co-founder Carl Radke, who appeared on Bravo’s Summer House reality show. “From an idea in my head almost two years ago to the current day, I still walk into bars and cafes with very few non-alcoholic options and lackluster experiences. The inspiration stems from several bars calling non-alc drinks ‘soft cocktails’ or ‘softs’,” Radke wrote on Instagram Soft Bar calls itself a “non-alcoholic bar and cafe serving soft cocktails and functional drinks.” The menu will offer a selection of beverages designed to naturally enhance the consumer’s well-being The team at Soft Bar told Greenpointers that the bar’s primary focus will be soft cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages versus food Greenpoint-based BOLT Design built the space and fabrication studio focused on marrying the concepts of quality and quantity,” BOLT told Greenpointers Soft Bar was introduced to New York City this month during a four-day Dry January experience sponsored by Hiyo in partnership with Soft Bar and Clover Club The weekend included a series of activations led by Radke The fad of the moment like hoola hoops and bell bottoms They had a version of this in the 1980s with non alcoholic beer Taking alcohol out of alcoholic drinks is like taking the orgasm out of sex The New York Liberty announce the location of their new practice facility as the champs continue to invest in their present and future Since Joe and Clara Wu Tsai purchased the New York Liberty in 2019, they have been working to make the team the very best in the WNBA and bringing in the best players in the world the seafoam were able to make history and win their first WNBA championship last October 21 they’ve made a new investment that will help their present and future the team announced that they will be building a new state-of-the-art practice facility that will debut in 2027 posting a four-minute video on the team website and social media.. on the site of a former light-bulb factory The Liberty is moving its team offices and opening a team store and a Liberty-themed coffee shot apparently across the street in two buildings at 1164 and 1166 Manhattan Avenue construction of which will be fully-funded by the Liberty’s ownership group That’s about $30 million more than HSS which was completed in early 2016 “We are a player-first organization and investing in health and wellness has always been a priority for us The New York Liberty deserve a facility of their own: one that reflects their tremendous talent “This facility is a sign of our commitment to the team and to the advancement of women’s sports.” Wu Tsai noted “When you start to see returns from your investment the smart thing to do is to reinvest,” The Tsais bought the Liberty for a reported $12 to $15 million from James Dolan and Madison Square Garden The franchise’s valuation is now likely a quarter billion dollars and Wu Tsai has predicted the Liberty will be the first women’s professional sports team to reach $1 billion Dedicated practice facilities are new for WNBA teams with the first the Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury have developed their own and a number of other teams have announced plans the most ambitious being a joint facility to be shared by Portland’s expansion team and the city’s NWSL franchise The Liberty currently practice and train in the small gym off the main entrance to the arena Tania Ganguli of the New York Times described the limitations of that arrangement but the building is also used for Nets games There were days the team didn’t have full access and Breanna Stewart all collaborated with the global design firm to provide “insights that are unique to women optimize player performance and best accommodate their multi-faceted lifestyles,” according to the release calling it the “first-ever facility designed by players Highlights of the player and women-centric design include: “I am grateful to be a part of an organization who recognizes the power of investment in their players and ensures we have everything we need to be at top of our game at all times,” said Ionescu “It was amazing to sit down with Populous and walk through what is most important to us as athletes to be successful in all aspects of our lives This facility is a massive next step for the New York Liberty.” Populous specializes in sports facilities and has been the lead architect on the UBS Arena in Elmont the Sphere in Las Vegas and the Venetian in Macao China (where the Nets will play the Suns in two preseason next October.) “One of the main things that drew me to the New York Liberty organization is the level of investment in us as athletes and in the same way they expect us to level up and step up our game our ownership group and leadership continues to raise the bar and this facility is a perfect example of that This is what makes our organization great and why it will continue to be relevant as the years go on,” added Jones “The Liberty made this facility a true player-led endeavor incorporating our insights to help us be our best while strengthening our bond as a team and with the New York community,” Stewart added I’m especially grateful for the family rooms—it means everything to know my family is cared for while I stay locked in on my craft.” Additional key Liberty practice facility features will include a rooftop patio and lounge area and three floors of office space for the Liberty’s growing front office staff in the existing building at 1164 Manhattan Avenue The facility is the latest investment by Joe and Clara Wu Tsai Nets and Barclays Center announced a five-year $100 million plan to “enhance fan experience” at the 12-year-old arena BSE announced that arena projects covered by the plan include creating a communal gathering space and improved food and beverage offerings on the upper concourse as well as upgrading and adding to existing premium spaces in the arena and finishing off with a state of the art new centerhung Less specific are plans for creating an “ecosystem” around Barclays that according to BSE Global CEO Sam Zussman, could eventually include a hotel, conference center etc. According to Zussman, the Lakers investment in LA Live built around Cryto.com arena Sama Street, known for Asian-inspired cocktails and small plates, will soon close up shop in Greenpoint But fans of the space might take heart to learn that while Sama Street will no longer call 988 Manhattan Avenue home the team plans to open in a new neighborhood (still to be determined) “As most of you know, the aftermath of the pandemic has been real, and we believe it’s time to take Sama Street to a new neighborhood,” they wrote on Instagram and every guest that we’ve had the privilege of serving for allowing us to do what we love.” in a sleek and stylish space that offered up snacks with a variety of influences The innovative cocktail menu featured options like Major Tom a coconut-based drink with aromatics and fish sauce a take on a margarita featuring pineapple and sesame By: Michael Young and Matt Pruznick 8:00 am on November 11 Construction is progressing on Greenpoint Central, an eight-story residential complex at 65 and 75 Dupont Street in Greenpoint Designed by Hill West Architects and developed by Madison Realty Capital the two-phase project will span 400,000 square feet and yield 471 rental units in studio to two-bedroom layouts with 143 designated for affordable housing The property was formerly addressed as 14 Clay Street and is bound by Dupont MNSis handling the leasing at the development Recent photos show the completed look of 75 Dupont Street on the eastern half of the parcel The building’s façade is composed of a mix of beige and blue-gray brick along with sections of charcoal and white paneling all framing a grid of recessed floor-to-ceiling windows with bronze-hued mullions The ground floor features large cylindrical columns and is surrounded by new tree-lined sidewalks exterior work is moving along on Greenpoint Central’s second phase at 65 Dupont Street on the western half of the property The reinforced concrete superstructure is topped out and largely shrouded in scaffolding and black netting as crews work to install the brick façade and window grid The below aerial rendering details the layout of the development with the nearly complete first phase on the right The property will feature a central interior courtyard as well as a series of expansive roof terraces Rendering courtesy of Madison Realty Capital All units will come with in-unit washers and dryers Select homes come with 12- to 15-foot lofted ceilings and private outdoor spaces spanning up to 2,500 square feet Residential amenities include a 24-hour lobby and a rooftop deck with grilling stations and a sun deck The nearest subway from the property is the local G train at the Greenpoint Avenue station to the south The East River waterfront is a short walk to the west across West Street Phase two of Greenpoint Central at 65 Dupont Street is expected to finish sometime next year HW has been doing some nice work with brick Modern strong sturdy eye catching designed building and the shades chosen were beautiful: Thanks Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC, YIMBY IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF NIKOLAI FEDAK / NEW YORK YIMBY LLC, 2025 Willa Moore Diamond Slice got its start as After Hours Pizzeria a pop-up selling whole pies out of a coffee shop in Clinton Hill At their brick-and-mortar corner spot in Greenpoint they're taking a more slice-centric approach plus a few that might ruffle the feathers of a New York pizza purist—like the buffalo chicken with swirls of buffalo sauce and house ranch and sandwiches to take to the park—here’s where you should be eating in Greenpoint Pizza Greenpoint New York’s hardest-to-get pizza is easier-to-get now and more pizza you need to try in the city's most populous borough Willa was raised in Brooklyn and now lives in Brooklyn which means her favorite bagel place hasn't changed since birth 2025 at 10:31 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The new retro-themed pinball bar opened this week in the former Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co NY — A blast from the past has arrived in Greenpoint with the opening of a retro-themed pinball bar has stepped into the space at 1150 Manhattan Ave. previously home to Greenpoint Beer & Ale Co. Following its grand opening this past weekend Scrappleland—home to nearly 30 vintage pinball machines—offers the perfect mix of classic games and modern bar vibes featuring a wide selection of beers and a rooftop area for sunny days Their collection spans from classic Nineties games like The Addams Family and Medieval Madness to arcade favorites such as Ice Cold Beer and Pac-Man Battle Royale Chompionship the bar’s hours are Monday through Friday from 4 p.m Scrappleland is co-owned by Ali Bisset and Peter Rose located just down the street at 860 Manhattan Ave. Sunshine Laundromat is home to a hidden beer bar with one of the city’s best collections of publicly playable pinball machines Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The tripa taco ($5) at Taqueria El Chato (Photo by Scott Lynch) By Scott Lynch There’s an embarrassment of juicy, meaty, glorious taco riches happening in North Brooklyn right now, led by the great Taqueria Ramirez, of course, but joined last week by a worthy contender to whatever taco crown you happen to be bestowing, the excellent new Taqueria El Chato Chris Reyes and chef Gerardo Alcaraz are running the show here — they also operate Aldama which they’re about to transform into a more cocktail-forward nightlife scene and the nearby party place Ponyboy — and already El Chato is drawing crowds to this tiny storefront on Manhattan Avenue There were lines down the block on opening day a nonstop bustle in the middle of the afternoon when I went on a weekday with Masienda corn nixtamalized overnight and pressed into firm and the onions that top each beast are diced fine and lightly pickled the meat’s the thing that elevates El Chato’s taco game here who hails originally from Guanajuato and used to own a taco stand in Leon channels his central Mexican heritage with a full lineup of funky a chunky cut of beef similar to flank steak and popular in Mexico City that burbles away in El Chato’s choricera the slabs of lengua are as tender and rich as you would hope and the ground chorizo really packs a wallop where the tortilla is fried to crisp and blanketed with gooey cheese You can also get anything on the taco menu turned into a quesadilla which just means your meat is folded into a griddled flour tortilla with a layer of cheese This is how I ordered my well-seasoned carne asada and it was one the best things I’ve eaten all year Beverages at El Chato include a few housemade agua frescas Seating is limited to about a dozen stools set before narrow counters — much of the small space is given over to the kitchen — but that’s ok very fast,” Reyes tells Brooklyn Magazine “We didn’t seek a full liquor license because I didn’t want people to linger and be on your way.” I plan on following those exact instructions as many times as possible this fall Have a seat at the counter (but not for too long) (Photo by Scott Lynch) Taqueria El Chato is located at 620 Manhattan Avenue and preschool receptionist in New York City Ever harbor secret dreams of accepting that shiny Miss America crown and sash Are you a former beauty queen looking to relive your glory days Or maybe you just want to raise money for a good cause If you said yes to any (or none!) of these questions an upcoming event in Greenpoint might be just the ticket Greenpoint Community Kitchen presents the 1st Annual All-Gender Beauty Pageant, taking place on February 27 at Princess Manor (92 Nassau Ave). All proceeds from the evening will go towards the Greenpoint Community Kitchen, which has spent over 30 years providing free meals to the neighborhood. “One of our mottos is ‘We don’t serve anything we personally would not want to eat,'” an event organizer told Greenpointers. “Because we have such high standards and so much respect for the folks we feed and groceries are becoming more and more expensive for everyone, we are reaching out to our community to help us fundraise and keep feeding folks these delicious meals!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by @bckpageant The team also hopes the event will offer some light and levity in a scary political era when New Yorkers need to support their neighbors more than ever super silly and not to be taken seriously in the least bit!” they shared Anyone 18 and older is welcome to participate! To apply, send a DM to @bckpageant on Instagram or fill out this form (the deadline is February 13). And to be a spectator, get those tickets here And a personal plea, if someone wants to recreate this iconic scene from Designing Women, or pretty much any moment in Drop Dead Gorgeous You likely didn’t need a survey to convey what you’ve been noticing in your bank account, but here’s one anyway—Williamsburg and Greenpoint residents pay some of the highest rents nationwide The survey specifically determined the cost by zip code Williamsburg (11249) comes in at the twentieth spot commanding the highest rents in Brooklyn with a median one-bedroom rent of $5,000 Somewhat interesting that there’s a bit of a gap between Williamsburg and Greenpoint as the latter neighborhood (11222) is ranked at seventy with a medium one-bedroom of $4,242 Dumbo and Boerum Hill are the borough’s other priciest areas New York City is the country’s most expensive city for renters home to 39 of the most expensive 100 zip codes The Battery Park area followed close behind at number six.  Data from the city’s Department of City Planning (DCP) showed that Greenpoint and Williamsburg added the most new housing stock in Brooklyn last year Not to wade too deeply into the eternal NIMBY vs but here’s hoping we get some actually affordable housing around here A young from Asia who holds multiple degrees in architecture and is listed the top 100 young people in America to watch lives in my 8 eight unit bldg She saw me the other day and said I have bad news Paul She said the landlord even offered to lower the rent to keep her but she still could not afford it As little as 25 yrs ago the apartment went for $400 She said she would move to Manhattan if her boyfriend married her Last I heard she was still in Greenpoint albeit in a much lesser apt. Corporations better start giving some serious pay increases or it will just be a transient area for mating only People should not rent and let the landlords carry with their mortgages on their own and let them go bust it’s horrible what Brooklyn has become Gentrification & rezoning has turned it into a borough for the wealthy yuppies that moved from lower Manhattan post 9/11 have all contributed to it HAHHAHAHAA you mean we let corporate jerkoffs build more housing like everyone wanted….and the rent didn’t go down I was told by the YIMBY morons it’s a simple matter of supply and demand if we build more and destroy the neighborhood it’s all good because housing will be affordable Economics 101 told them so and they were so gullible they actually believed it Sign In Register The new Vibe Fitness location in Greenpoint offers a luxury gym experience at an affordable price for Brooklyn residents The gym, at 147 Greenpoint Ave., opened its doors in early January and is the second branch of the chain formerly known as BQE Health Club. The first location opened in Woodside Spanning three floors, the gym boasts state-of-the-art equipment, specialized studios for group fitness classes and a “recovery room” with a CryoLounge and Red light therapy.  The new location has a variety of fitness programs curated by Curtis Williams The offerings include Vibe Cycle a 60-minute workout in a bespoke spin studio featuring high-energy beats an intense one-hour HIIT (high-intensity interval training) session Strength training enthusiasts can join Vibe Power a class designed to target every muscle group which combines elements of HIIT and strength training The facility also boasts a dedicated boxing room where members can work on their punches and kicks in classes such as Vibe Fight Club and Vibe Strike which will take place outdoors when warmer weather arrives Additional amenities include a sauna, a juice cafe called Pure Eats, and a roof deck where members will be able to participate in outdoor yoga. Membership starts at $64.99 a month with unlimited classes as well as a free assessment with a trainer.  While there are a few gyms within walking distance Vibe Fitness is trying to bring a more tailored community-oriented approach to fitness than some of the nearby competitors.  “Greenpoint needed a gym that gave a more elevated experience—something that matched more of the community's energy and interest,” said Ashley Miah the creative director of Vibe Fitness.  In an effort to further a sense of community local artists painted murals on the walls, and have their art hung in a rotating gallery.  For instance, the second-floor stairwell features a mural by Queens-based artist, AJ LaVilla, that says “Good Vibes Only.” The first-floor stairwell includes a Super-Mario Bros.-inspired piece by Jasmine Scott and Miah who in addition to being the creative director of the gym, is also a pop artist.  Miah promoted health over image in the advertising materials to establish the gym as a welcoming environment.  people have different insecurities and confidence and perception both play a big role in that” Miah said “We're in a society where image is so important so people worry about how others will perceive them at the gym I really wanted people to feel safe and comfortable when they worked out on our products." Miah researched one-star reviews of other gyms in the area to identify gaps in the market. “A lot of the complaints were from women who didn’t feel safe enough to workout or were feeling judged in these workout spaces” Miah explained.  Miah then partnered with women of diverse body types to create a gym where everyone could have a positive workout experience Hiring an enthusiastic staff also helps people to return Memberships are available online or in person at Vibe Fitness Greenpoint Get the latest local news delivered directly to your inbox every afternoon By: Vanessa Londono 7:00 am on January 29 The affordable housing lottery has launched for 18 India Street, a two-tower residential complex in Greenpoint Designed by Marvel Designs with INC Architecture & Design as the interior architect and interior designer Available on NYC Housing Connect are 251 units for residents at 70 to 130 percent of the area median income (AMI) ranging in eligible income from $55,612 to $218,010 Units are equipped with energy-efficient kitchen appliances and Juliet balconies and expansive terraces Residents will have access to an attended lobby with landscaped courtyard rooftop grill stations with outdoor-dining areas residents’ lounge with demo kitchen and waterfront terrace heated rooftop swimming pool with skyline views including stove and geothermal heating and cooling there are 18 studios with a monthly rent of $1,537 for incomes ranging from $55,612 to $87,010; 34 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,639 for incomes ranging from $59,520 to $97,860; and 32 two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $1,953 for incomes ranging from $71,349 to $117,390 there are 34 studios with a monthly rent of $2,821 for incomes ranging from $72,000 to $124,150 and 81 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $3,016 for incomes ranging from $106,732 to $174,750 there are 13 studios with a monthly rent of $3,435 for incomes ranging from $117,772 to $161,590; 30 one-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $3,674 for incomes ranging from $125,966 to $181,740; and nine two-bedrooms with a monthly rent of $4,395 for incomes ranging from $150,686 to $218,010 Prospective renters must meet income and household size requirements to apply for these apartments Applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than March 28 I pass this fine building all the time while biking on the new waterfront esplanade it has the state’s largest geothermal heating/cooling system which is a great precedent for other projects in our city I have a forger and I am looking for a place to live right now I’m in a shelter in the Bronx need to get out of the shelter Follow on Instagram var sb_instagram_js_options = {"font_method":"svg","placeholder":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/instagram-feed\/img\/placeholder.png","resized_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sb-instagram-feed-images\/","ajax_url":"https:\/\/newyorkyimby.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php"}; © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY® LLC famed Mexican spot South Philly Barbacoa is bringing its sought-after tacos to Brooklyn — and more intel Owner and chef Peter Chrostowski took his pizza inspiration from the pizzerias he frequented as a kid in Brooklyn This means pies and slices like the Caesar salad He’ll also serve focaccia sandwiches and salads The 18-seat space will feature hardwood and red vinyl banquets; he plans on adding more seating eventually There will be beer and wine available later too This pizzeria is just the latest of Greenpoint’s new-guard pizza shops, including the popular Chrissy’s Pizza and Paulie Gee’s pizzeria Acclaimed Philadelphia Mexican restaurant South Philly Barbacoa is coming to New York for a one-day pop-up this weekend. Chef Cristina Martínez will be offering lamb barbacoa tacos at Greenpoint Mexican restaurant Panzón starting at noon The restaurant will also serve drinks and snacks Cobble Hill dessert shop the Chocolate Room will be adding a new veteran pastry chef to its team on Monday Vicki Wells had previously been the executive pastry chef of Bobby Flay’s restaurants (and even competed with him on his show Iron Chef America); was part of the Four Seasons reopening team; and consulted for Magnolia Bakery the shop is celebrating its 20th anniversary over the weekend by giving away free miniature chocolate cupcakes and hot chocolates on Sunday Jeff Bell, a partner of cocktail pioneer Please Don’t Tell and Apres Cru Hospitality will be consulting on the drinks for Lex Yard Bell will focus on drinks for the Michael Anthony-led restaurant on track to open in the Waldorf Astoria (301 Park Avenue at East 50th Street) along with cocktail bar Peacock Alley Look for updates on classic cocktails along with a focus on service details in its all-day offerings All the new restaurant openings in New York this month Looking to spend another mild-weathered spring weekend in the neighborhood with everything from sake tasting to Solidarity Sunday We’re all in favor of trying before you buy, Costco-style. And, apparently, so is Bin Bin Sake and natural wine shop is offering a free tasting of sake from their new producer Come by for a taste of the new lineup from 5 to 8 p.m RSVP here Not all play has to go down on the playground. PLAY Kids is hosting a drop-off game night featuring a variety of supervised team challenges Nurture your serious Monopoly competitor in the making while enjoying a parents-only night out from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Registration is $42 and available here Soulfecta is an art project dedicated to aesthetic and gender theory as it pertains to the underground DJ experience connecting with NYC Tickets are $23.18 and available here “Steal This Art” is inspired by the radical activist movements that emerged in America from the 1960s to the ’90s and is designed to channel the energy of political activism through visual statements like political posters and graffiti-covered walls The exhibit will include a sale of all artwork displayed via silent auction There will also be live music and a cash bar Birding is back in season! Peep some of the first new peeps of the season with the McGolrick Birding Club at 9 a.m the group has been known to spot Downy Woodpeckers just show up near the Russell and Driggs entrance Keep the soothing vibes going on your Saturday morning with a somatic healing session at Held Space join a guided session dedicated to connecting mind and mindfulness practices for practitioners of all levels from complete newbies to experienced meditators in seek of rejuvenation and tension release The event is by donation, and you can reserve your spot here Join the Greenpoint Library and gardening expert and educator Leslie Fiske for another edition of the library’s beginner-friendly gardening seminar from 10:30 a.m to 12 p.m This installment on container gardens will instruct on choosing the right container and soils for each variety of plant The program is free for adults and young adults 14+ and entry is first come The Oscars may have come and gone, but that’s no excuse to stop celebrating film. Ogami Studios is presenting their Short Films and Art exhibition at 331 Nassau Avenue from 6 to 11 p.m to showcase the latest in independent shorts The exhibition is both a networking opportunity for filmmakers and artists as well as an opportunity to be entertained while enjoying food and drinks Eight shorts will be screened and the studio’s in-house executive chef will prepare a menu prior Tickets are $27 and available here Pay tribute to the late, great Quincy Jones at The Gutter from 8 to 11 p.m will include a house band from the Rad Hazard Studio family and a dozen guest singers playing and performing classics from Michael Jackson Singing along and dancing is very encouraged Tickets are $17.85 and available here Give a lucky pup its forever home this weekend. Nonprofit Waldo’s Rescue Pen is holding an adoption event at Radio Star from 1 to 4 p.m featuring dogs rescued from high-kill shelters in need of loving homes to make space for even more fosters and rescues See some of the dogs available for adoption at Waldo’s here If you’re curious about the art of calligraphy, join a hands-on workshop with Della Terra Goods & Design at Everwild Blooms This beginner-friendly session will teach essential techniques for dip calligraphy pens and basic pen strokes for channeling the Ben Franklin within from 3 to 4 p.m Registration is $54.26 and available here Seeking antiracist, antifascist, and anti-hate community of likeminded individuals interested in mutual aid and direct action against oligarchy and repression? Join Solidarity Sunday at Plus BKLYN from 7 to 9 p.m for a session on trans solidarity with representatives from The Ali Forney Center plus local electeds like Assemblymember Emily Gallagher RSVP here to attend Find ways to entertain yourself in and around the neighborhood from reading to therapy dogs to sorting out your plans for the “the Big Game.” AARP will be at the Greenpoint Library on Fridays through April 11 to help get your financial affairs in order with help from BPL’s Business & Career Center Assistance is offered for free on a walk-in basis, and AARP will take 20 appointments per session. More information here Greenpoint Library is truly the place to be this Friday In the spirit of inclusivity and accessibility Inclusive Services and the Brooklyn Family Support Service Council are hosting a resource fair about services and programs for people with autism or other developmental disabilities from 11 a.m Come by to learn about Andrew Heiskell Braille and the Talking Book Library the Center for Independence for the Disabled NY the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities the Brooklyn Developmental Disability Council and MTA’s Reduced Fare program and MTA accessibility advancements For more information about the fair, which is free to attend, call 718-264-5084 or email [email protected] If you and/or your special someone love handcrafted, unique, and functional gifts, stop by to find the perfect piece during a ceramics market at Brooklyn Grain from 11 a.m There will be pottery and more available for purchase from over 20 local artists The market is free to attend and no RSVP is required The pup love continues at JoJo & Co Pet Club The doggie daycare spot is teaming up with Bond Vet to offer a pet-friendly celebration from 12 to 2 p.m and an opportunity for local pawrents to meet and mingle The event is free with RSVP here While we’re certainly not out of the winter weather woods yet if you’d like a wardrobe refresher without having to worry about shipping times look no further than Townsquare BK’s Greencycle Swap from 12 to 3 p.m Items should be clean and in working condition There will also be an exhibition for finding the perfect summer camp or other seasonal activities Sign up for the free swap here and RSVP for the resource fair here Experience music in full bloom during a live concert surrounded by live flowers You’re not the one tasked with keeping them alive Coda Williamsburg is holding an immersive Flower Concert from 7 to 9 p.m with an ultra-talented ensemble featuring a performance from renowned harpist Noir Tickets are $44.52 (including fees) and available here Disco is alive and well at the Polish and Slavic Center enjoy their 14th Disco Night featuring a Valentine’s theme with tunes played by DJ Daniel This particular boogie wonderland has become a tradition at the PSC of course) usually draws upwards of 200 attendees Tickets are available starting at $25 here or $30 at the door As New York Fashion Week returns, you won’t have to take the trip into Manhattan to see impressive, innovative style, makeup, and art. Arab arts and culture center Funoon will be hosting the inaugural Arab New York Fashion Week blending fashion Tickets start at $33.85 and are available here Sundays and comfort food are pretty much made for each other. Start that ethos young with a pizza-making class for kids of all ages at Salsa Pizzeria Napoletana from 3 to 5 p.m Registration is $60.11 (including fees) and available here In case you’ve been living under a rock or looking forward to a Kendrick Lamar concert Check out our event roundup here Mokafé has opened their second location in Greenpoint at 799 Manhattan Avenue this is the brand’s second store on the same street with the first at 1059 Manhattan Avenue Mokafé brings “a unique cultural experience to North Brooklyn by offering specialty coffee directly from Yemen,” Mokafé previously told Greenpointers Mokafé’s new Greenpoint location was slated to open last fall finally opened its doors to customers last week Mokafé told Greenpointers that they are still in the soft opening stages and will have a grand opening soon with a finalized menu and more permanent hours.  Mokafé has called this new Greenpoint location their flagship store and noted that it has “ample seating, an array of homemade desserts, and imported coffee,” and offers “an elevated café experience,” as Mokafé wrote on Instagram Mokafé’s flagship offers a large array of pastries and sweet treats with unique options like a baklava croissant like one with smoked salmon and cream cheese The substantial drink menu offers traditional coffee drinks a tea from Yemen that is typically flavored with warming spices and sweetened condensed milk There’s also a list of matcha drinks with flavors like lavender vanilla and raspberry oat plus refreshers that come in a variety of flavors like pomegranate A section of specialty drinks includes a honey cinnamon latte I have been waiting for this coffee shop to open and now that it is open Greenpoint coffee shops typically close around 5-6pm The fact that they are open late gives the neighborhood a late night coffee shop choice it is still two weeks longer than the name suggests more local restaurants are participating than ever with prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner during the week and often on Sundays Saturdays are excluded during Restaurant Weeks On the sixth floor of the Wythe Hotel, Bar Blondeau (80 Wythe Ave.) is offering $45 dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks On the ground floor of the Wythe Hotel, Le Crocodile (80 Wythe Ave.) is offering $45 lunch weekdays during all weeks New to Restaurant Week is Psaraki (420 Kent Ave.) a Greek restaurant on the water offering $30 brunch on Sundays and $60 dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks Greenpoint’s Sereneco (113 Franklin St.) is offering $45 dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks Thai favorite Kru (190 N 14th St.) is offering $30 lunch and $45 dinner on weekdays and $30 brunch and $45 dinner on Sundays for all three weeks Williamsburg Mexican restaurant Xolo (29 Dunham Pl.) is offering $30 lunch and dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks Williamsburg’s Michelin-starred Francie (136 Broadway) is offering $60 dinner on weekdays during the first three weeks Mesiba (353 Bedford Ave.) an Israeli-inspired restaurant in Williamsburg is offering $60 dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks Barbecue mainstay Mable’s Smokehouse (44 Berry St.) is offering $45 lunch and dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks At the Arlo hotel in Williamsburg, Sungold (96 Wythe Ave.) is offering $30 Sunday brunch and weekday lunch and $45 dinner weekdays and Sundays for weeks one through three Italian favorite Antica Pesa (115 Berry St.) is offering $60 dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks Meadowsweet (149 Broadway) is offering $45 weekday lunch and Sunday brunch and $60 dinner weekdays and Sundays during all three weeks Terasa (145 Bedford Ave.) is offering $30 weekday lunch and $45 Sunday brunch Williamsburg’s De Mole (2 Hope St.) is offering $30 weekday lunch and $60 dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks Italian spot Barano (26 Broadway) is offering $45 dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks Tonchin (109 N 3rd St.) is offering $45 dinner on weekdays and Sundays during all three weeks Williamsburg’s outpost of Nami Nori (236 North 12th St.) is offering $30 lunch on weekdays during all three weeks Baci & Abbracci (204 Grand St.) is offering $45 dinners on weekdays and Sundays during all weeks Tabu (10 Hope St.) is offering $45 Sunday brunch and $60 dinner weekdays and Sundays during all weeks Inside the William Vale, Italian restaurant Leuca (111 N 12th St.) is offering $30 weekday lunch and $60 dinner on weekdays and Sundays for all three weeks Colorful Mediterranean spot Fandi Mata (74 Bayard St.) is offering $30 Sunday brunch and $45 dinner weekdays and Sundays for weeks one through three Williamsburg’s Caribbean hotspot Kokomo (65 Kent Ave.) is offering $30 lunch and $60 dinner on weekdays for all three weeks French bistro Recette (103 Havemeyer St.) is offering $30 lunch and $60 dinner on weekdays and $30 brunch and $60 dinner on Sundays for all three weeks Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More The historic Greenpoint Savings Bank in Brooklyn has become an eyesore.  who has lived in the same home on Lorimer Street her entire life Some of her most treasured childhood memories happened inside the bank I used to go in there and it had a huge Christmas tree at Christmas time and they would have toys under there for the less fortunate kids in the neighborhood,” Beatty said Greenpoint Savings Bank is a New York City landmark but fell into disrepair after it was vacated in 2020 and then went into foreclosure last year But the building may soon have a new tenant: a marijuana shop the company Altitude NY LLC posted a memo outside the bank alerting residents of its plans to open a “cannabis storefront." The company also owns a dispensary in Syracuse called FlynnStoned Cannabis Company There’s a lot of riffs raff that hangs out outside so something needs to go in there and it’s just a perfect opportunity for a big retail store like the one that we’re doing,” Mike Flynn The bank is attached to a luxury apartment building named 1080 Lorimer. Mark Stuver purchased his apartment nearly three years ago He says neighbors are concerned about the shop’s proximity to a public elementary school. Residents also fear the shop will lower the value of their homes let’s just expose kids to this adult-use only product It doesn’t matter what parents think,’” Stuver said Those who plan to open the shop say they will hire security to ensure the area is safe not just for employees and customers “I think that once everyone notices our clientele and sees what we do for the community and how clean we keep it over in that neck of the woods I think they’ll start seeing the future or this product and it is legal now,” Flynn said An online petition against the cannabis shop has garnered more than 600 signatures Beatty says she hopes the state takes residents’ concerns into consideration before it’s too late.  ‘Do I really want to stay here?’ And that’s a shame because I love this neighborhood The Office of Cannabis Management is expected to vote on whether to grant Altitude NY LLC a license for the marijuana dispensary on Dec Greenpoint’s newest pizza joint, Diamond Slice (70 Diamond St.), is soft opening today, February 12, at the address that was previously home to Park Deli which closed last summer after serving the community for over eighty years family-run operation with owner and Greenpoint native Peter Chrostowski and his wife at the helm Chrostowski started Diamond Slice as a pop-up out of his cafe Calyer in Clinton Hill which was named after the Greenpoint street where he was raised Chrostowski told Greenpointers that he is the son of two Polish immigrants and his grandmother still lives around the corner from Diamond Slice on Newell Street “When I was visiting her one day last summer I saw the ‘for lease’ sign going up and jumped at the opportunity,” Chrostowski said of the old Park Deli property Diamond Slice’s menu is inspired by the pizzerias of Chrostowski’s youth and includes nostalgic favorites like buffalo chicken pizza is our approach to ingredients and process,” Chrostowski said explaining that Diamond Slice’s pies are made with unbromated flour using the 72 hour fermentation method and topped with homemade sauces “Think classic pizzeria offerings chef’ed up a bit,” Chrostowski said Chrostowski plans on bringing his knowledge of sandwiches and salads from Calyer to Diamond Slice Chrostowski also noted that he plans on adding more to Diamond Slice’s menu as he grows into the space Diamond Slice seats 18 customers inside where they can relax in custom hardwood and red vinyl booths Chrostowski has plans of offering outdoor seating on Diamond Street Diamond Slice will welcome its first customers today from noon to 8 p.m I’ll definitely trust a greenpoint native for good pizza considering all the great stuff we had growing up But honestly I hope they don’t do outdoor seating in the street It’s pretty hard to find parking around here already We bring together a diverse group of talented people who we develop through international experiences and innovative projects (New York, Dec. 11, 2024) Lendlease, a leading integrated real estate and investment management group, and joint venture partner Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, today unveiled the name and new renderings for The Riverie an 834-unit multifamily development at 1 Java St along the Brooklyn waterfront in Greenpoint The Riverie offers residents modern waterfront homes for rent wellness-focused amenities and a sustainable The Riverie includes two residential towers reaching 37 and 20 stories as well as a mid-rise podium with frontages on India Thirty percent of the development’s apartments are designated as affordable housing under the Affordable New York Housing Program we envisioned The Riverie as a thriving residential community with boundary-pushing sustainability features and a meaningful connection to the Greenpoint waterfront,” said Meg Spriggs “With East River and New York City skyline views The Riverie will deliver much-needed housing to the neighborhood enhance the daily lives of residents and create a unique experience for everyone who visits the property.” The Riverie includes a newly created public waterfront esplanade that will reestablish the neighborhood’s direct connection with the East River and features a living shoreline to help protect the site from climate change-related flooding events Providing immediate access to India Street Pier The Riverie residents will enjoy a five-minute commute to Midtown Manhattan via the NYC Ferry Further activating the waterfront and Greenpoint streetscape The Riverie will feature approximately 13,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space on West Street and along the East River work and invest in their health and wellness amenities at The Riverie will include a coworking lounge with conference rooms and private call booths; fitness center with yoga studio sauna and locker rooms; resident lounge; demonstration kitchen; speakeasy; music room; podcast room; children's playroom; pet-washing station; and bicycle storage Outdoor amenities include a pool and fitness deck; barbecue stations; open-air landscaped courtyard; and a public riverfront park “The Riverie embraces New York’s iconic waterways with stunning waterfront views and thoughtful shoreline activations while creating a leading sustainable all-electric development for residents,” said Monique Henley “As the largest residential building powered by geothermal energy in New York The Riverie continues to advance this new standard for sustainable urban living.” The Riverie features an all-electric design and on-site geothermal system The vertical closed-loop geoexchange system will reduce annual carbon emissions from heating and cooling by 53% compared with typical residential systems ENERGY STAR and WEDG certifications and will be net-zero operational upon completion meeting or exceeding Local Law 154 and Local Law 97 The development is part of the Aware Super and Lendlease joint venture Americas multifamily portfolio which achieved net zero carbon in 2021 and has been recognized by GRESB as Regional Sector Leader for superior ESG performance three years in a row Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive marketing and leasing agent for the market-rate rental residences and Capricorn Retail Advisors is the exclusive marketing and leasing agent for the ground-floor and waterfront retail urban-regeneration development along the Greenpoint waterfront in Brooklyn including 30% of units designated as affordable housing under the Affordable New York Housing Program The all-electric property will utilize a vertical closed-loop geothermal system making it the largest residential geothermal development in New York State The Riverie comprises five interconnected buildings The property will feature nearly 13,000 square feet of retail space as well as an 18,000-square-foot public waterfront esplanade connecting to the India Street Pier Lendlease’s industry-leading initiative to reach absolute zero carbon by 2040 Matt Baker Senior Account Manager – Taylor Johnson Public Relations mbaker@taylorjohnson.com+1 312 267 4512 Isabel SepkowitzDirector of Corporate Affairs Americasisabel.sepkowitz@lendlease.com+1 917 504 6975       Credit: Rendering by The Boundary Click here to view images and renderings via Dropbox We use cookies for various purposes including to make your experience of our website better. 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If you continue without changing your settings, we'll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website.  Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations A 49-year-old man died in Brooklyn on Friday night after he was run over by a delivery worker who sped through a stop sign on his e-bike according to the NYPD and witnesses at the scene and said he was struck by the e-bike rider around 7:40 p.m at the intersection of Franklin and India streets in Greenpoint said Cruz was double parked and exiting his car when he was struck He said the e-bike rider was rushing to deliver food “He died basically on the spot,” said Collins and he blows right through the stop sign.” The NYPD said the e-bike rider remained at the scene after the crash Police said they made no arrests and the investigation into the death is ongoing Collins said the restaurants on the stretch of Franklin Street usually buzz with delivery workers hustling in and out to pick up orders He said the intersection at India Street is sandwiched between two others with stoplights which prompts motorists to run through the stop sign “It's not a unicorn incident,” said Collins “It's happened a lot I've seen several people get swiped.” Lawmakers across the city have for years called for tighter regulations for e-bikes saying they should be treated no differently than cars DOT officials said e-bikes account for less than 2% of the traffic deaths in the city and less than 4% of the traffic injuries FDNY officials have also linked unregulated or bootleg e-bike batteries to hundreds of fires across the city in recent years City officials estimated there are more than 65,000 delivery workers across the five boroughs, the majority of whom do not use cars and rely on e-bikes. City lawmakers passed legislation in 2021 mandating a minimum wage for delivery workers but their pay is still tied to the volume of orders they deliver Collins said the systems set up by food delivery apps like GrubHub Seamless and UberEats encourage reckless riding by workers on e-bikes “This is just the culture we've created around both earning money and instant gratification like getting your food delivered to you so you don't have to walk in the cold,” he said “The convenience of it is so much more paramount.” Ramsey Khalifeh is a transportation reporter on the NYC Accountability desk covering the largest transit system in the country. He was previously a general assignment reporter at Gothamist and worked on the Boston Globe's metro and copy desk. Got a tip? Email [email protected] Student activists have been targeted for deportation over their protests of Israel's campaign in Gaza. Travis DeSouza was charged in Brooklyn last year, and now in Queens this year. Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily. Gothamist is a website about New York City news The beloved Pencil Factory (142 Franklin St.) will close after nearly 25 years in business An anonymous tip quickly turned into an official email straight from the source: “It is with much gratefulness & a tinge of sadness that we announce the closing of the Pencil Factory Bar in Greenpoint Our landlord has informed us that he will not be renewing our lease after twenty-five years We plan on a number of events to celebrate the bar our community and Greenpoint over the coming months Our final day of business will be July 27th enjoy the bar & thank you for 25 wonderful years According to the website Who Owns What Since 2001, the Pencil Factory’s prime location at the intersection of Greenpoint Avenue and Franklin Street made it a quintessential hangout and people watching spot. It has hosted countless dance parties, jazz nights, food pop-ups or just tables of friends looking to catch up The story of the bar echoes the story of many Greenpoint residents who somehow made it out here and fell in love with the area Brian Taylor took the L Train to the Bedford Stop in Williamsburg Brooklyn and walked into the first real estate office he spotted Agent Tomasz Smolinski took one look and decided that Williamsburg might be a tad too hip for Brian’s new home and found him a brownstone apartment at 93 Milton Street in neighboring Greenpoint Brian ended up loving Greenpoint and began begging every Manhattan bar owner he knew to open up a joint in Greenpoint recruited construction genius Sean O’Rourke and customer service magician Louise Favier and the three friends opened the Pencil Factory Bar in December Pencil factory moved into the area right after I did Just like anyone in the neighborhood for the last 20 years or more I feel like I’m mourning the Greenpoint I loved every damn day now Where am I going to go and dance on tables in Greenpoint now? add zero positive value and remove any character from the neighborhood As a residential of Greenpoint for way more than 25 years I can honestly say that the hipster bar of overpriced drinks no buybacks and rude bartenders will not be missed Hoping the new owners bring some humanity back to the corner Proud to have worked there for first 4 years Can Greenpointer’s reach out to the landlord and ask what they plan on occupying the space with The community should apply pressure and try to keep PF in business I can understand people have issues with PF’s noise level but that doesn’t justify throwing out a central hub of the community People also should realize that whatever this landlord who has profited from the community for years will simply put something much worse in PFs place lots of locals calling with noise complaints PF got far outta control and they lost the plot The place went from great to awful in recent years Forget buybacks- their tradition is to charge you twice for the same drink And the Saturday night scene is worth avoiding at all costs Worked there for four years until the owners fired the entire staff over one week Greenpointers is a valuable asset and if it doesn’t start moderating its comments for civility (not censorship) it will go the way of social media ie a cesspool I was there opening day of the Pencil factory with friends from “Splendid” that was just down the street that was before the neighborhood became trendy It was the only other non Polish bar that didn’t server the local drunks from the corner The clientele is made of more normies than you would see at a bachelor audition When it becomes a starbucks I dont think they’ll notice tbh possible a world record for Greenpointers would pass it on the weekends in good weather and it was packed outside with attractive young people of all types enjoying themselves but there was an abusive MF named Jeremy who would haunt it Me too liked it there especially when not overly crowded with parties but with people reading or working on their laptops Sunset views were still great one of the few places with a direct line to the river Great local spot definitely changed over the years mainly along with the demographics but really was one of the first places on Franklin It’s the owner’s right to do whatever he wants with the property not yours It’s a sign of the times in this area as the neighborhood waterfront continues to get built up your going to get priced of the neighborhood but the nosedive has accelerated rapidly since The noise of drunk Basics scream-shouting (not to be confused with “singing”) the ABBA or T Heard clearly in a block radius in every direction They were minting money from the brain-dead they lost control of Anonymous local sources have claimed this space is going to be turned into a Lululemon I’m a Greenpointer and I work in the industry so I’d bet pretty good odds on this being true For the people calling out the Murray Hill-esque basic normies who have occupied Pencil Factory on weekends to re-live their “golden years” of frat and sorority houses (sadly when their lives peaked) — a Lululemon is going to rake in 10x more of that crowd was my constant stop on the way back from buying records at Permanent Records… great beers Border Town, a Mexican pop-up with a cult following, is opening a permanent location at 189 Nassau Avenue in the former home of Busy Bee Food Exchange Busy Bee, a Polish grocery store, closed in 2023 after 50 years, and its space has been split into two addresses, with Border Town at one of them (the other potentially turning into a cannabis dispensary) Border Town is run by Greenpoint locals Jorge Aguilar and Amanda Rosa out of our apartment on Kingsland,” Rosa told Greenpointers Aguilar’s breakfast burritos and tacos, wrapped in homemade paper-thin tortillas, developed local acclaim when Border Town popped up at The Screen Door (145 Driggs Ave.), while the ice cream shop was closed for winter, and at Williamsburg’s Egg Shop (138 N Border Town’s menu will offer an expanded selection of tacos de guisados and breakfast burritos that will be available through lunchtime (for those of us who are not morning people).  “The menu centers around our handmade Sonoran-style flour tortillas and Northern Mexican flavors inspired by the region where Jorge’s family is from,” Rosa told Greenpointers Border Town’s menu will offer options like shredded beef while burritos will be stuffed with soft-scrambled eggs and things like mesquite-smoked bacon and fried potatoes.  Completely new options for Border Town include items like a Caesar salad and a chorizo quesadilla The menu will also offer a small variety of pan dulce “We’re beyond excited to permanently bring Border Town to Greenpoint especially with so few taco spots on this side of town,” Rosa said.  we feel deeply invested in the future of this neighborhood and want to contribute by offering delicious high-quality food made with heart at a price everyone can feel good about Our goal is to create a place that feels like your everyday go-to spot Border Town’s future may include dinner and alcohol