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McCarren Park Pool reopens on June 29

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Yep, that’s tomorrow folks. Pool hours are from  from 11am to 7pm daily. There’s a break from 3pm to 4pm for pool cleaning, should someone decide to poop in the pool. More information at mccarrenpark.com. McCarren Park pool is now one of three pools in the area, though it’s North Brooklyn’s only public pool and, best of all, […]

Red Rooster chef opening massive restaurant at the Greenpoint

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As Greenpoint continues to morph into Williamsburg north, the chef behind Harlem’s Red Rooster has announced a new venture in the neighborhood. The NY Post reports that Marcus Samuelsson plans to open a new restaurant at the Greenpoint, a 40-story condo-monstrosity at the end of India Street.  A lease has been signed for a 4,000 square foot space […]

Momentum building to defend the Kosciuszko Bridge with wolves & swords

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Now that the new Kosciuszko Bridge is officially open, the city has vowed to demolish the old one. Dates have not been confirmed for the two-day demolition, but the city plans to begin sometime in July. Thousands have already shown interest in the demolition of the bridge, but until now no one has pledged to defend […]

From Academy Records to Captured Tracks – a record store crawl through Greenpoint

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Now that summer has fully arrived, an afternoon exploring record stores is a great way to experience Greenpoint and discover new music. Greenpoint has seven stores selling records, ranging from quality shops for vinyl aficionados to unusual, interesting experiences. Below is a list of Greenpoint record stores and a map to help you plan your […]

2017 Northside Music Festival guide

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While Memorial Day is supposed to officially signal the start of summer, there’s nothing like the Northside Festival that really makes it feel like the season is here; it may just be our favourite part of the year. With over 300 bands playing this time around it’s impossible to see everything, so we’re here to […]

Northside Innovation Grows with New Partners

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This year’s Northside Festival is bigger and better than ever. Kicking off with Northside Innovation, three days of panels and discussions covering technology and entrepreneurship, the festival has integrated the new luxury hotels The William Vale and The Williamsburg Hotel to host events alongside The Wythe. Furthermore, Northside Innovation has expanded its curatorial roster, including […]