“Machine Man” Manufacturing Superhero in Greenpoint
Eric Mingrino has designed and built a mind-boggling array of devices for clients who came to him with the spark of an idea; some may have even touched your life in some way
Kids in the ‘Hood: Things to do and places to go for families with babies
By Shana Liebman Williamsburg and Greenpoint’s populations are getting younger—even the skinny 20-somethings look weathered compared to the growing population of 2- and 3-year-olds. So it’s no surprise that the neighborhood has begun…
Toughen Up at Green Fitness
In December 2009, Green Fitness Studio opened its doors on the short, two-block stretch of Varet Street. Amidst neighbors like Café Orwell, Green Fitness makes its unique contribution to the neighborhood through mind and body fitness combined with environmental sustainability.
The Considerate Cyclist: The current state of cycling in NYC
Please be safe and cautious on your bicycle. While the city and the NYPD may not be eager to help you, there are bicycle advocacy groups like Transportation Alternatives (TransAlt.org), BikeBlogNYC.com, BikeNewYork.com, and BikeSafeNYC.com that can be excellent resources for New York City cyclists.
Tourist-burg-point-wick. Yes, It Is Happening—Tourism and Williamsburg Converge
Even after The Deluge, they kept coming. Tourism in New York City has never been more robust after 9/11. Back in 2002, while some tourists canceled their visits, there were more than enough curiosity seekers to take their place.
PHIL ON FIRE: What’s Up With Domino? / Problems at Northside Piers
I have received countless emails and phone calls regarding the problems development partners CPCR and Isaac Katan are having at the former Domino refinery, which was rezoned for up to 2,200 units of…
OP/ED Property Rich and Under-Served
By Albert Goldson Our favorite 21st-century bad guys—banks and hedge funds—are aggressively entering the real-estate market nationwide, buying pools of foreclosed properties from Fannie Mae and selling them to developers at a profit,…