Archive - East & Creek

Lentol campaign paid for sock-puppet Twitter accounts to boost support, Gallagher campaign alleges

The evidence suggests a social media consultant led an astroturf effort

Jun 21, 2020 •

The Gravestone Under Penny Bridge

A mystery on the banks of Newtown Creek

Jun 14, 2020 •

Assembly Candidate Emily Gallagher Leaves Community Board 1

Did Not Intend to Quit The Board

Jun 10, 2020 •

May 2020

When Dobbin Became Clifford

A street, a boy, and two 17th ward Republicans.

May 28, 2020 •

November 2019

East & Creek, the Greenpoint newsletter Just a quick note from me before you get on with your Tuesday. I am currently in the midst of a small pile-up of…

Nov 5, 2019 •

October 2019

Diner for sale; schools over-crowded; new homeowner protection bill; pictures of poop plant

East & Creek, the Greenpoint newsletter | No. 47 What’s up in Greenpoint? Local diner for sale: “The classic neighborhood diner Manhattan Three Decker…

Oct 29, 2019 •

Bill Murray tours the creek; library opening delayed; early voting tomorrow; Naplatarski launches campaign

Also, clean-up work complete at "Greenpoint Marina"

Oct 25, 2019 •

A Brief News Round-Up for a Cloudy Tuesday Morning

East & Creek, the Greenpoint newsletter | No. 45 What’s up in Greenpoint? Not too much, apparently! A new plant shop emerges from its plant truck…

Oct 22, 2019 •

Local residents and pols call on Blaz and Cuomo to block development at 40 Quay

Forgive the late, late evening edition!

Oct 18, 2019 •

Hijinks at Community Board Meeting; K Bridge Traffic Persists; Results from Polish Elections

The nanny state is coming for your crystals.

Oct 15, 2019 •

First Look at 171 Calyer Development; Polish Elections on Sunday; the Latest from Local Pols

East & Creek, the Greenpoint newsletter | No. 42 What’s up in Greenpoint? A building proposed for 171 Calyer St, shown here in a rendering shared at…

Oct 11, 2019 •

Brooklyn Bazaar Closing, KAWS Sculpture Unveiled, and Other Tidbits for the Citizenry

East & Creek, the Greenpoint newsletter | No. 41 What’s up in Greenpoint? Brooklyn Bazaar closing after three years on Greenpoint Ave: “Brooklyn Night…

Oct 8, 2019 •

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