Community Service Leader MS 577 Gives Breezy Point a Hand

The teachers and students of Middle School 577 were at it again last week. The A rated North 5th Street...

Lentol Helps Pass Legislation in Recognition of Earth Day

Assemblyman Joe Lentol announced last week that the Assembly had passed several measures to help clean up the environment and...

The Greenpoint Y helps kids get a “Jump on Summer”

Everyone loves summer, but for many kids summer means a decline in activities that keep the body and mind active....

Police Blotters (4/22 – 4/28) - 90th Precinct

ROBBERY

4/22
Sharon Street
Two perps approached victim while he was playing in the park and, after asking him a...

Police Blotters (4/22 – 4/28) - 94th Precinct

ROBBERY

4/22
Meeker Avenue and Leonard Street
Two perps walked up behind victim and hit him in the back of...

Creative Expression Meets Destruction of Property

Kenny Scharf, 55, is an extremely successful artist. His work has been shown in museums and galleries for thirty years;...

It’s Dogs vs. Cancer at McGolrick Park Sunday

At some point, virtually everyone is touched by cancer, whether as victim or family member. That universality makes the lack...

Getting to Know the Unknown Bikers

Russell Street was a sea of leather and chrome Sunday at the Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Club 3rd Annual Bike Blessing....

Awakening to Celebrate One Year with Holistic Fair

“My idea was to bring an extraordinary space into Greenpoint, not just another beauty salon or Yoga studio, but a...

NYU Students Turn to Greenpoint for Growth

A 4700 square foot rooftop space in Greenpoint will be home to an all organic community garden this summer.

North Brooklyn...

El Puente Rings in Spring

In celebration of Earth Day, on Monday, April 22nd, Southside community group, El Puente, invited its neighbors to its Espiritu...

New York Cares, and So Does Greenpoint

Whether it’s getting their dog exercise, spending a sunny afternoon out with their kids, or picnicking with a group of...

Police Blotters (4/15 – 4/21) - 90th Precinct

ROBBERY

4/15
Throop Avenue
Two perps followed victim on her way to work. One tried to snatch the victim’s purse,...

Police Blotters (4/15 – 4/21) - 94th Precinct

ROBBERY

4/18
Manhattan Avenue and Driggs Avenue
Perp approached victim and said, “Give me everything in your pockets.” When the...

Same Old Song and Budget Dance for NYC Youth Programs

It’s déjà vu all over again for New York City’s afterschool programs which were largely cut, once again, from Mayor...