News, Events & Local Businesses in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
With Halloween just around the corner, PS 110 is hosting its Fall Carnival to raise money for the school’s art program.
Starting at 2 p.m. on October 22nd, the carnival will feature a haunted house, pumpkin patch, a bake sale, carnival games, pumpkin photo booth, face painting, raffles and you can even take a pumpkin home to paint!
Greenpointers will have a chance to check out some of the good work the folks at the Greenpoint Community Education Fund (GCEF) are doing this weekend.
GCEF is hosting an open house on Saturday, October 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at four locations: McCarren Park, McGolrick Park, Newtown Creek and the Kingsland Wildflowers Rooftop.
You’ll see their green roofs, projects for parks and birds and the environmental advocacy to clean up Newtown Creek.
GCEF is a $19.5 million grant program that was created by the New York State Office of the Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the state Department of Environmental Conservation. Its funds were collected through a large settlement with ExxonMobil over its oil spoil in Greenpoint.
The organization helps fund important projects that makes the community a greener place to live.
For more information, visit their website at www.gcefund.org.
It’s a case that still hasn’t been solved yet.
Police are looking for three men who robbed a 34-year-old man near Bedford Avenue and North 12th Street last month.
On Sunday, August 14 at approximately 2:30 a.m., the 34-year-old victim met up with the three suspects in a public place and invited them up to his apartment.
After the victim (somehow) fell asleep, the three suspects sprung to action. When the victim woke up at around noon, he found that they took his credit card, his Rolex watch worth $5,000 and other jewelry totaling $3,000.
The three suspects were later seen on a store’s surveillance camera using the victim’s credit card to make $1,400 in purchases at West 125th Street, including a $750 order at Ballers USA.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM.
Last month, Greenpoint neighbors expressed concerns about a seemingly increasing rate of assaults and attacks, particularly on women, in the neighborhood.
Last week, the police reported a series of incidents that appear to be connected. It has left the neighborhood on edge yet again after the attacks and robberies.
The four incidents all happened on Sunday, September 25th in the afternoon. According to the police, here’s a timeline of what happened:
Police believe all four of these incidents are related, and surveillance footage took photos of the possible suspects in the photo above.
Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at WWW.NYPDCRIMESTOPPERS.COM.
The Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park is hosting a community meeting to update residents on Wednesday, October 5th at 7 p.m. at Greenpoint Beer and Ale (7 N15th St).
The advocacy group says while they don’t have anything specific, they have been told negotiations have begun between the city and the owner of the CitiStorage site, Norman Brodsky, for the property.
If the deal falls through, they said, then the city has no choice but to use eminent domain to purchase the property for the public good.
In the meantime, join the Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park to discuss the important parkland next week at Greenpoint Beer and Ale.
For more information, visit their site here.
When the Investors Bank on Manhattan Avenue opened its doors over the summer, it promised it would be a community bank.
Well, it’s safe to say they’re delivering so far.
One of those community partners, the Greenpoint YMCA, recently received a $5,000 grant from Investors. The money will go toward the Y’s Rowe Scholars program.
“It’s going to go for scholarships, after school, swimming, karate classes, our summer camp program,” said Kendall Charter, executive director of the Greenpoint Y. “It’s tremendous, especially for young people with families that might need a particular program because of economic reasons. This gives them the opportunity because we’re not going to turn them away.
Read more about the Investors Bank in Greenpoint here.
Last month, Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, inspired by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, decided to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance during a City Council meeting.
Williams posted on his Instagram account that he sat to “highlight the plight of so many” and give to a voice to those who “feel voiceless and who struggle everyday.”
He then received racist hate mail from those who objected to his protest.
Williams responded with this following statement:
“First, I want to thank those who sent positive messages and emails of support. The over-the-top responses shows where we are in this country. There are some who complain about a peaceful protest, so it begs the question what are people really angered by – is it the act of protesting irrespective of what form it takes, or they simply believe there is nothing to protest about. It seems to me that some have a problem with protesting in general whether it’s peaceful prayer, an act of civil disobedience, or in the form of engaging in destructive behavior. I am exercising my right as an American to speak out about something I believe in and the hateful responses underscores the need for it.”“Lastly, the irony should not be lost on anyone that these are racist responses to a protest about continued racial inequality. I invite all New Yorkers of goodwill to join me at City Hall this Wednesday at noon to continue the discussion about a practice this is rooted in the best values of America.”
I sit to protest hate agst my colleague & victims of police brutality We need to move conversation beyond the pledge 2 equality @CMReynoso34 pic.twitter.com/fuvTxKBRPu
— NYC Progressive Caucus (@NYCProgressives) September 28, 2016
Get ready for the 24th annual Get to the ‘Point 5K Run in Greenpoint, on Sunday, October 9th!
ON-LINE REGISTRATION is available via website and paper applications are in the mail and are available in numerous locations around Greenpoint.
Get To The ‘Point! still features three great activities – the Children’s Dashes (at 10:30 AM), the 5K Run (at1:00 PM) and the huge Post-Race Party (2:00 PM) – providing a full day of fun-filled events for the whole family to enjoy!
There will also be plenty of entertainment, food and prizes for all to enjoy. You can run, jog or simply walk the entire 5K route, which features a terrific, scenic course through the streets of Greenpoint.
Pre-register now to take advantage of the discounted rates and guarantee yourself a race T-Shirt. New this year – FREE finish line photos/video of 5K and Dashes! If you register online, a post race e-mail will be sent to you with your result and your finish line photos/video link.
The deadline for online Pre-Registration is Saturday, October 8th!
| Registration fees: | Pre-Registration | Race Day |
| 5K Run | $25 | $30 |
| Children’s Dashes | $15 | $20 |
| Children’s Dashes & 5K Run | $25 | $25 |
| Party Only | $15 | $15 |
All the proceeds of the event are used to benefit the St. Stan’s Athletic League and the over 300 children it serves with its sports programs each year.
There are still a variety of Sponsorship Opportunities available for the event. If you would like to support them individually or as an organization, any type or form of donation would be greatly appreciated by the St. Stan’s Athletic League.
For more information, visit their website for event updates, past event results, and great action photos. If you have any further questions, contact either Frank or Dan directly via e-mail at info@gettothepoint5k.com.
You can connect with the event via Facebook, Twitter and Inst
Nothing like swapping clothes that don’t fit anymore.
Town Square and Wee Pea Children’s Marketplace is hosting a greencycle swap event on Sunday, October 2nd where you can pick up clothes, shoes, books, toys and other gears for your baby or toddler.
No need to bring anything for you to take something. It’s free with an admission ticket to the event.
For more information, visit brooklynbabyfest.com.
The Newtown Creek Alliance and North Brooklyn Boat Club are hosting a special boat tour series to “examine and discuss current water quality trends for Newtown Creek.”
With data expected to come in from NCA’s 6-month water sampling study with LaGuardia Community College, it’s a great time for residents to learn all of the factors that play into the historic creek.
Following a presentation of the water quality issues, attendees will actually go to the creek with NBBC, paddle onto the waters and conduct live testing.
For more information and to register, click here.