Popular NYC neighborhood breathes easy as asphalt factory closes, ending ‘Greenpoint Stink’
Residents finally had a chance to breathe easier this weekend after the Greenpoint Asphalt Recycling Center shut down its operations, which were notorious for releasing foul-smelling fumes. The closure occurred after the facility failed to meet a state-mandated deadline to raise its smokestack. While this might be a temporary measure, locals in northern Brooklyn and […]
Old stained glass found at therapy office in Greenpoint
A Vintage Find in Greenpoint While renovating a psychotherapy office in Brooklyn, construction workers stumbled upon a remarkable stained glass window that’s over a century old. This discovery sheds light on the history of Greenpoint. “It was a complete surprise. A huge unexpected gift,” Karen G. Costa, who has leased the Brooklyn Psychotherapy offices at […]
Former Park Church Co-op available for rent in Greenpoint
A Church Turned Condo Sparks Community Outrage This isn’t just any residence; it’s supposed to be homely. A brutally transformed church in Greenpoint has now become a condominium, upsetting local residents. McGorrick Park, which recently entered the rental market, is seeing rental prices that have only added to community frustrations. Listings for seven apartments in […]
Greenpoint resident aims to cover the neighborhood with dog sticker art
Dog Stickers Bring Joy to Greenpoint This summer, cheerful dog stickers have appeared all over Greenpoint as part of a campaign aimed at spreading a little joy, particularly in neighborhoods that might need a bit of a lift. The initiative is led by Nick Padilla, a seventh-grade math teacher who has a clear passion for […]
Trendy NYC neighborhood invaded by ‘Greenpoint Stink’ — and locals have savage take on promise it’ll soon smell better: ‘Biggest bulls–t’
Greenpoint residents have been told they will soon be able to remove their nose plugs, but some critics say the promise will give them a “bull” odor. The burning chemical odor that has plagued this trendy neighborhood for more than a year will be eliminated in the coming months, local politicians announced this week, but […]