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On April 1st, NAG is hosting a kickoff event for a series of walking workshops held in the month of April! The evening will include a screening of the Domino Effect and a Q&A with Ryan Kounen, a former NAG employee and extraordinary …

Earlier this week, Mayor de Blasio stated that the Domino proposal does not sufficiently address affordable housing.  Although we agree that the current plan is imperfect, we support the proposal as it reflects a multi-year process of community involvement which …

Last week, we were disheartened to learn that East River State Park might close for the winter due to the State budget cuts. This park has quickly become an integral part of our community, and closing it even for just …

NAG is broaching new territory (for us, at least), in organizing the residents of 137 Oak Street in Greenpoint. The building has a long and storied history. Many of the residents of Oak Street (a pretty close knit block, even …

Just a few short weeks ago, we hosted a community forum on the new proposed development plan for the Domino Sugar Factory property by the current owners, Two Trees. We have been engaged in a lot of thought, a lot …

Some good news about the power plant proposal for the Bayside Oil Site at Kent Ave & N 12th street that has been a block to the progress on the waterfront Bushwick Inlet park.

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After passing the NYS Assembly, Senate Bill S5881 is in now in “Rules”, waiting to be scheduled for a vote on the Senate floor. But with legistlative slots running short it may become another victim of Albany’s problems. Ultimately the …

Lets face it, Greenpoint and Williamsburg are not what they used to be. Factories have been replaced with modern lofts, new restaurants, and boutiques. Old tenements and warehouses disappear daily, as luxury condos spring up in their place. Unfortunately, the …

Assemblyman Joe Lentol Responds to MTA’s Vote on Fare Hikes

I, like you, am extremely upset that the mass transit situation in New York City has gotten to this dire point. I want my constituents and neighbors to know that

The guerrilla gardening initiative in our community has launched with tremendous enthusiasm and success. Our efforts have focused on revitalizing neglected and abandoned lots by planting wildflower seeds, turning these forgotten spaces into vibrant, blossoming areas. These actions are not …