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Greenpoint

December 03, 2012

Whisker Contest Brings 1,000 Beard Fans to Brooklyn

Gotham City Beard Alliance's beard and mustache competition is growing in popularity, the founder said.

Williamsburg

November 16, 2012

Boy Hit by Car in Williamsburg

A boy was struck by a motorist in Williamsburg Friday, but his condiition was not immediately clear.  

Williamsburg

November 16, 2012

'EcoHouse' Educates South Williamsburg to Create Sustainable Homes

The mobile building is now open on the grounds of M.S. 50.

Williamsburg

November 15, 2012

Williamsburg Cinemas Ready for December Opening, Owner Says

The owner of Cobble Hill Cinemas said his theater on Grand Street is finally ready to open.

Greenpoint

November 09, 2012

Dog Masquerade Raises Money for Sandy Victims

The masquerade ball and block party will be held on Russell Street in Greenpoint.

Williamsburg

October 19, 2012

Pregnant Mom Robbed at Gunpoint as She Took Daughter to McCarren Park

Rachel Massey and her 14-month-old daughter were held up at the park in broad daylight.

Greenpoint

September 13, 2012

Residential Rezoning on McGuinness Blvd Approved by Community Board

A developer plans to erect an eight-story mixed use building on the Greenpoint block.

Williamsburg

September 06, 2012

New Williamsburg Charter School Met With Mixed Feelings

Success Academy charter school is now co-located with J.H.S. 50 in South Williamsburg.

Williamsburg

July 19, 2012

Teens' Fight Near McCarren Pool Led to Arrests at Giglio Feast, Cops Say

Two teens who allegedly assaulted a girl after a McCarren Pool swim were arrested at the Giglio Feast.

Williamsburg

July 11, 2012

Teen Stabbed in McCarren Park

McCarren Park was the scene of a vicious stabbing Friday night.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

March 23, 2012

Greenpoint Locals Debate Use of $19M in Settlement Funds for Neighborhood

Ideas included a "Greenpoint High Line" and a solar-powered streetcar.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

January 11, 2012

Williamsburg Success Academy Charter School Faces Concerned Parents

Junior High School 50 faces potential co-location with Success Academy Charter School.