Local resident Emellie O’Brien is in the industry that creates superheroes. But she is the kind of hero we look up to. Even Spidey recognizes the power of her impact. Emilie O’Brien was working as a consultant, advising how the film crew could reduce waste on the set of Noah in 2012, when superstorm Sandy…
Superheroes come in many forms. Sometimes the most obvious superhero won’t be wearing a cape or brightly colored spandex outfit; sometimes they are the ones you meet on the street and inspire you to do good. When we first met Konstancja Maleszyńska, she had just joined Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn (OSA) as their… Read More
Parks have been a hot topic in the North Brooklyn area recently. Just last week, the public learned that due to the herculean efforts of the Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park (FBIP): The City has made a $100 million offer to Norm Brodsky to acquire the CitiStorage site for completing the promised Park. In addition, the Greenpoint… Read More
Thanks to the herculean efforts of the Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park (FBIP): The City has made a $100 million offer to Norm Brodsky to acquire the CitiStorage site for completing the promised Park. However, the offer expires in 60 days! Now 54 days and counting. According to the press release sent by FBIP, the City of… Read More
New York City Audubon champions nature in the City’s five boroughs through a combination of engaging and entertaining programs and innovative conservation campaigns. One of these projects is to work with schools to educate youth about the environment. Over the course of eight weeks, Audubon New York educator Tom Van Duyne led a team to… Read More
The Go Green! Brooklyn Festival was a huge success, welcoming hundreds of new and returning exhibitors, and attendees. And we’re happy that the Greenpoint Star wrote an amazing story about the success of the festival. You can click here for the story or continue reading below. —- McCarren Park was packed with more than just… Read More
(Photo Credit: Greenpointers | Fabien Palencia) When it comes to ensuring a more sustainable future for the Greenpoint area, Mike Schade definitely comes to mind as a community leader. A passionate environmentalist, Mike juggles between several demanding positions in the area: he’s a board member for the Neighbors Allied for Good Growth (NAG), works as… Read More
