Domino Plan Goes to a Vote in City Council w/ no Guarantees for Community
[The City Council of New York City held a final vote] which now determines the fate of the old Domino Sugar factory, a massive 19th century industrial site along the Williamsburg waterfront.
Loft Law Passes Both Houses of Legislature
New Loft Law Passes Senate, Awaits Governor The long embattled Loft law, this week was passed in both houses of the legislature. The next step is approval by the Governor. This legislation will…
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…
Walk Don’t Destroy Walk-a-thon
A hot button issue during the race for the 33rd district City Council seat was the Atlantic Yards. People who never mentioned the proposal to me were now talking about it. I was thrilled…
CB #1 Calls for Police at Stalled Construction Sites
CB #1’s Chairman Christopher Olechowski announced that the Board is requesting various NYC agencies to monitor the numerous stalled construction sites in the district. District Manager Mr. Esposito said “According to a list received…
Corcoran Group: Listings of the Week
112 Greenpoint Avenue: Apts 4-B, 2-A and 1-A Three apartments available in renovated six-story townhouse located in the heart of the culturally vibrant and thriving neighborhood of Greenpoint. The historic building is surrounded…
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.