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WNBA · New YorkNew York Liberty, last year’s Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) champions, will soon have a new training facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, according to a Thursday announcement. The $80 million practice facility overlooking Newtown Creek will span 75,000 square feet and is projected to open in 2027, the team said.
After defeating the Minnesota Lynx in October to win the WNBA championship, the Liberty’s “world-class players” needed “u…See the Story
New York Liberty to Build 75K-SF Training Facility in Greenpoint
New York State · New YorkThe news of Pencil Factory’s imminent closure shocked and saddened the neighborhood last Friday. Unfortunately, we’re being kicked while we’re down — Marlow and Sons (81 Broadway) just announced that they would close after 21 years in Williamsburg. The restaurant made the announcement on Instagram, sharing that the last day of service was just around the corner (Sunday, April 6 to be exact). And if you find yourself wondering “Gee whiz, is anoth…See the Story
Longstanding Williamsburg Restaurant Marlow & Sons Will Close This Weekend - Greenpointers
New York State · New YorkWell, Greenpointers, the party is over. 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, Brooklyn. Our landlord has informed us that he will not be renewing our lease after twenty-five years. We plan on …See the Story
Pencil Factory Bar Will Close After Nearly 25 Years - Greenpointers
New York State · New YorkLocal legend Paulie Gee and his wife Mary Ann Giannone, founders of Greenpoint’s Paulie Gee’s (60 Greenpoint Ave.) and Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop (110 Franklin St.), wrote a cookbook called Pizza from the Heart, which went on sale on Tuesday, March 25. To celebrate the launch of the cookbook, Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop (110 Franklin St.), in partnership with its neighbor WORD Bookstore (126 Franklin St.), is hosting a book launch event that is open t…See the Story
Community Cookbook: Paulie Gee's The Greenpointer - Greenpointers
New York State · New YorkA new laundromat is set to open this weekend in Williamsburg. Rinsed Out, from a team of Williamsburg and Greenpoint locals, will kick off with a grand opening this Saturday, March 29, at 579 Driggs Avenue. Anna Rocki and David Gaidowski also own and operate Greenpoint’s Native Real Estate. The laundromat features top-tier washers and dryers and offers pick-up and delivery services. And aside from laundry, the business hopes to offer the neighbo…See the Story
Rinsed Out Laundromat Opens on Driggs Avenue in Williamsburg - Greenpointers
NYPD · New YorkA driver operating a white van hit a 79-year-old woman crossing at Nassau Avenue and Sutton Street, the NYPD confirmed to Greenpointers. EMS arrived at the scene and transported her to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. The NYPD did not share her identity, or the driver’s identity. She suffered a head injury that caused some bleeding and is expected to make a recovery. The driver stayed at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. Image court…See the Story
Van Driver Injures Woman Crossing Nassau Avenue and Sutton Street - Greenpointers
NYPD · New YorkOn March 16, an unknown man followed a woman into her apartment unit and groped her, the NYPD confirmed to Greenpointers. At about 9:53 pm, the man followed the 30-year-old woman as she exited the elevator of a building at Commercial Street and Manhattan Avenue. He reportedly grabbed her buttocks. A Reddit user (who got in contact with us and shared the above flyer) made a post last week to spread the word about the incident. The user shared tha…See the Story
Man Followed and Groped Woman at Greenpoint Apartment Building - Greenpointers
New York State · New YorkSama 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 Insta…See the Story
