City Gets “F” In Student Testing
When guessing takes the place of knowing, something’s wrong in school.
From London to the ‘Burg … First Impressions
Mariella from London shares her cultural experiences, in and around Williamsburg and Greenpoint.
Theatre in the ‘hood: “Cop Piece”
Review by Philippe Theise, and photos by Yuki Wakamaki Last night, in a dilapidated two-room storefront at 94 Norman Ave, local company lilac co and st john’s theatre ended its run of Cop…
Lentol Responds to Seeing Domino’s Secret Profit Margins
Assemblyman Joseph Lentol—who was quoted in a story published in the Greenpoint Star, yesterday, issued a press release today, regarding the NYC Housing Preservation & Development’s financial projections of CPC’s Domino development—making his opinions…
Op/Ed: Williamsburg Walks … All Over Us
One Festival Day, Not Six, Could Bring Relief The idea for a community-run festival celebrating Williamsburg’s unique character is a good one; but the Bedford Avenue commercial corridor is already too saturated with…
Phil on Fire: Worries For Upstate NY Neighbors
This summer, I have spent most of August traveling with my family to many parts of New York State, and beyond, visiting with friends and family, including the grandparents’ in Pawlet, Vermont. I…
Opinion/Editorial: North Brooklyn Creative Economy Zone
William Harvey proposes preservation of the artistic and small manufacturing-based legacy of the neighborhood, and its rich ethnic diversity.