Haiti Earthquake Relief in Brooklyn

On Tuesday, January 19, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz and Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham welcomed Rev. Dr. A.R. Bernard,...

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Coming to Greenpoint!

Greenpointers, get excited. Van Leeuwen Artisanal Ice Cream, best known for their whimsical, custard-yellow ice cream trucks, which serve gourmet...

We’re Not in Kentucky Anymore: Brooklyn Gets Boozy

Making booze has always been a southern thing—Bourbon was born and raised in Kentucky, after all, while Tennessee is still...

Keep Your Faith: The Sanctuary Collective

On Monday morning, while the rest of the world celebrated the birth of civil rights crusader Dr. Martin Luther King...

Not Your Average Pastor: Ann Kansfield

After a particularly exhausting day, Pastor Ann Kansfield needs to relax. She’s just spent the better part of a morning...

Sew Rebellious!

Ronnit Keha has brought her sewing machine to today, though she’s not an expert at using it. Her goal today:...

Green Oaks Club Swears In New Members!

On Sunday afternoon, amidst a winter downpour, the Green Oaks Club on Green Street and Manhattan Avenue maintained a...

The Greenpoint Shredder: Destroyers of Information

There are a lot of ways to get rid of your demons, your secrets, your dirty laundry here in Greenpoint/Williamsburg....

Golly G-Train! Greenpoint is Stranded!

In case you haven’t noticed, all G-train service is suspended for the next three consecutive weekends, which means anyone making...

Police Blotters (Jan. 11-17)

94th Precinct

ROBBERY:
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Withers Street
While walking on Withers Street, the victim was approached by an unknown black male,...

Three Kings Parade

There were kings abound at Brooklyn’s 13th Annual Three Kings Parade on Sunday, but one trio was clearly the crowd...

Foreclosure Boom in Williamsburg and Greenpoint!

The 2009 real estate results are in:

Williamsburg and Greenpoint take 10th place among the borough’s 18 other community districts in...

No More Monkeying Around: Monkeytown Closing

After January 24th, Monkeytown will be no more. The Williamsburg restaurant and live performance space known for its exotic dinners,...

Jacques Thrives: New Erotic Magazine Breathes Life into Print

Jacques Magazine just keeps on growing. In a time when many print magazines are either cutting costs or folding, the...

Seasoned Community Activist, New CB Member: Rob Solano

Rob Solano is the perfect combination of formal and casual. Dressed in a suit, tie and crisp white button-down, he...