Pigeon Moves Into Williamsburg Apartment, Builds Nest In Pasta Strainer

The dangers of leaving your window cracked when you go out of town.

Soon, North Brooklyn's Mountains Of Trash Will Be South Brooklyn's Problem

Relief is on the horizon for Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick communities "overburdened" with nasty, noisy garbage processing centers.

Which Williamsburg And Greenpoint Projects Should The City Fund? Vote For New Picnic Grove, Toddler Playground, More

Also on the 2017 ballot: Fancy new library signage, park lighting, real-time clocks for the B62 and B32 buses and a 1-mile road resurfacing.

Organization That Promotes Affordable Housing And Food In Williamsburg Seeks Volunteers

Los Sures aims to help people who have lived in Williamsburg for generations to afford to keep living there.

Brooklyn: Meet Coco, Adoptable Senior Dog Whose Human Just Passed Away

Choco is available for adoption at Williamsburg's BARC Shelter.

This Organization Makes It Possible For New Yorkers To Keep Their Pets

PAWS NY makes it possible for the elderly and other vulnerable members of the NYC community to continue living with their best friends.

Greenpoint Public Art Project Wants Your Soil Samples

A local art installation is collecting soil samples from around the world that have personal meaning to Greenpoint community members.

The G Train Is Not Your Friend This Week (Or Next Week)

North Brooklynites beware.

L Train Delays Follow Brief Termination At Bedford Avenue Wednesday Morning

L train commuters got another preview of their L-less future.

McCarren Park In Dire Need Of Leaf Rakers

Local North Brooklyn organizations are putting on a leaf raking event Saturday with free hot chocolate and donuts — and cardio.

Meeker Avenue Still Extremely Terrifying For Pedestrians: Petition

An organization is trying to light a fire under Mayor de Blasio to give more money for pedestrian safety improvements along Meeker Avenue.

NYC Subway Status: L Trains A Mess During Thursday Morning Commute

Breaking: Manhattan commuters coming from North Brooklyn may have some headaches this morning.

Greenpoint Residents: Transmitter Park Development 'Blurs Line Between Public And Private'

The lobby a developer is trying to build that would look out onto the park "promotes nothing except insecurity," said one resident.

The Commodore Damaged By Fire, Kitchen Closed Indefinitely

Patch asked one staff member outside the Williamsburg bar when it will be back in business. "That's what we'd like to know, too," he said.

After 6 Years, Williamsburg Staple 'Cubana Social' Shuts Its Doors

The landlord was going to raise the rent by 300 percent, the restaurant's founder Christina Bouza said.

Bushwick Inlet Park: Mayor de Blasio to Attend Celebration

The rally this Saturday will thank the mayor for the city's purchase of the 27-acre park, for which Williamsburg waited 11 years.

FOUND: Dog on Williamsburg Streets Rescued, Taken to Meet Santa

'Leroy' the pit/Rottie mix with a cute underbite, was found roaming alone on Wednesday morning. Do you know this dog?

11-Year-Old Works 'Emotional Advice' Stand at the Bedford L Stop

Sixth grader Ciro Ortiz offers gems of wisdom to subway riders, his customers said.

Maker Park Proposal Highlights Tensions Between Old and New Williamsburg

Maker Park wants to adaptively reuse 7 acres of Bushwick Inlet Park. Some long-time residents of the neighborhood hate the idea.

Bushwick Inlet Park Activists Feel Sideswiped by 'Maker Park' Plan

Residents who fought for more than a decade for the park are furious with a new plan about what to do with a section of the land.

Everyone's Fighting Over Paulie Gee's New Greenpoint Pizzeria

The famous pizzeria wants a liquor license for its new by-the-slice restaurant on Noble Street. Many residents hate that idea.

'Queen of Williamsburg' Leonora Russo's Funeral Set for Monday

Those who'd like to pay their respects to Leonora Russo, dubbed 'Queen of Williamsburg,' may do so Monday night at Arthur's Funeral Chapels.

Jewish Volunteers Travel 300 Miles to Upstate Landfill to Find Prayer Bag Lost in Brooklyn

Four days in, the Tallis bag has yet to be found — but volunteers say they won't quit until it's been safely returned to Williamsburg.

Greenpoint Hero Donates $20k Toward Beloved Neighborhood Christmas Lights

"I just wanted people to be happy and jolly," he said.

Williamsburg Public Availability Session Re-Scheduled and Location Moved

The meeting will discuss the investigation on contamination at the state superfund site on Meeker Ave. in Brooklyn.

Organic Wine Fair Comes to Williamsburg for First US Event

A two-day wine celebration from prominent international wine fair Raw Wine will take place starting this Sunday in Williamsburg.

Morgan Avenue Underpass Will Be Closed All Weekend Oct. 29-30

The underpass of the BQE will be closed all weekend as part of a half billion dollar upgrade to the Kosciuszko Bridge.

Pay-by-the-Hour Coffee Shop Winning Praise in Williamsburg

If you want to work at a coffee shop — and drink all the coffee you can handle — this new spot is for you.

What's Up With That Fenced-Off Cabbage Patch in McCarren Park?

Williamsburg and Greenpoint residents have had 80 cabbage varieties growing under their noses for months.

Open House: Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund Shows off Projects Saturday

The Greenpoint Community Environmental Fund hosts an open house in Greenpoint on Saturday, at Newtown Creek, McCarren and McGolrick Parks.

Free Tree Giveaway Encourages Residents to 'Green' Greenpoint

All free trees for Greenpoint residents will be in 2-gallon containers and weigh approximately 5 pounds.

Brief L Train Shutdown Reveals Dark, Dark Future of the M Train

M train riders crossed a wrinkle in time Thursday — journeying all the way to 2019, dawn of the L train shutdown. They found only darkness.

Kosciuszko Bridge Street Closures for October

Here are the lane and street closures for October construction on Greenpoint's Kosciuszko Bridge.

50 Years Later, Greenpoint Middle School Finally Cleaned of Toxic Soil

The soil surrounding Greenpoint's John Ericsson Middle School 126​ is finally free of PCBs, city officials say.

Greenpoint's Newest Rooftop Garden Overlooks Iconic Sewage Treatment Plant

Tour the 10,000-square-foot rooftop garden this Saturday at 520 Kingsland Ave.

7th Annual 'TASTE Williamsburg Greenpoint' Festival Set for This Weekend

The block party-style food fest will showcase over 40 Brooklyn-based food and drink vendors at the East River State Park.

Third Annual Greenpoint Arts Block Festival to Celebrate Polish Art and Culture

The third annual Greenpoint Arts Block Festival, a Greenpoint celebration of Polish art and culture, will take place Sep. 17.

Ferry Service Remains Suspended in North Williamsburg

North Williamsburg's ferry service remains suspended nearly two weeks after construction began; shuttle service available.

Free Soil Testing and Toxin-Free Gardening Workshop Saturday at McCarren Park

The Neighbors Allied for Good Growth and Brooklyn College will test your soil for toxins Saturday at the McCarren Park Farmer's Market.

Repaving Work Will Close the Outer Roadway of the Williamsburg Bridge

The outer roadway of the Williamsburg Bridge will be fully closed during two upcoming nights, and partially closed for a four-day span.