New Bird Club Offers Guided Walks at McGolrick Park
If our earlier story about the hawks in McCarren Park has you thinking more about the birds in our neighborhood, then we’ve got great news for you — McGolrick Park offers its very own bird-watching...
View ArticleMcGolrick Nights Throw a Family-Friendly Dance Party Every Wednesday
Greenpointers love a dance party (remember No Lights No Lycra?) and a new one will be open to even the smallest Brookynites. McGolrick Nights, an initiative from local guitarist Kaki King, kicked off...
View ArticleNorth Brooklynites Love Their Dogs. But Is The Neighborhood Equipped to...
It’s not just your imagination — there are quite a lot of dogs in North Brooklyn. Our city council district contains three times as many dogs as the citywide average, according to a recent report from...
View ArticleA McGolrick Park Lemonade Stand is Raising Funds for North Brooklyn Angels
As a hot, humid summer continues in Brooklyn, one local 7-year-old has plans to help neighbors beat the heat and support a good cause. Tomorrow, August 9, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Happy Lemons Lemonade...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Meet Your Neighbor – McGolrick Park
Welcome to “Meet Your Neighbor,” a new photo series with Greenpointers and local photographer, Michael Abramson. We spent a beautiful summer afternoon at McGolrick Park on August 20, getting to know...
View ArticleFrightfully Fun Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Kids in North Brooklyn
It’s almost Halloween! I know it’s kind of scary how fast this fall is flying by, so let’s make the most of it. You’ve likely seen the story about (and stopped by) Greg’s Great Pumpkin Patch and the...
View ArticleLocals Report NYPD Activity at McGolrick Park Early This Morning
We’ve been getting several tips today about heavy police presence at McGolrick Park this morning. Locals have said they noticed part of the park cordoned off around 8 a.m. this morning. Several noted...
View ArticleCelebrate Fall Fest This Weekend at McGolrick Park
If the crisp temperatures and recent onslaught of trick or treaters are anything to go by, fall is officially in full swing. Ring in the season at McGolrick Park this Saturday, November 4, for Fall...
View ArticleMcGolrick Park Farmer’s Market to Stay Open Year Round
Farmer’s market fiends, this one’s for you. Down to Earth Farmer’s Market in McGolrick Park will now stay open year round. The move comes with the support of North Brooklyn’s elected officials —...
View ArticleNominate a Great Greenpoint Tree (Out of the Ones We Still Have Left…)
Amidst upsetting news of a mysterious anti-arborist felling local trees over the summer and fall, it can feel even more important to express your appreciation for the local greenery while it’s still...
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