🌿 $1 rent, park church co-op, and a Nordic cafĂ©

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The Greenpoint Minute Team
June 25, 2024

Rise and shine, North Brooklyn!

We’ve curated a set of three news stories, some interesting events, and photos we love to help get you through the week.

As always, readable in under 5 minutes.

Local artist pays $1 per month for rent

Quite a deal.

Photo courtesy of Compass Realty

What’s going on: Victor Jeffreys II, a long-time resident and artist in Greenpoint, has been granted the unique opportunity to utilize a former Santander bank location as his art studio for the incredibly nominal rent of $1 per month. His landlord offered him the space with minimal conditions, hoping to bring new life to the otherwise vacant property. Jeffreys, now living in the “bank” for 2 months, has opened it to the community in partnership with Element Brooklyn.

Why it’s important: When asked about what the studio represents by Greenpointers reporter Billy McEntee, Jeffreys responded that his exhibit shows that “there are glimmers of hope” in a chaotic world. He’s tremendously thankful for the opportunity given to him by his landlord and the Greenpoint community, who have donated supplies and necessities to aid his efforts.

To help pay the bills.

Summer Paint & Sip with Isaiah Gulino

Join local Greenpoint Artist Isaiah Gulino at La Scoula Eataly on Sunday, July 14th and August 18th, from 4-7pm, for his summer painting courses! Enjoy food and drink pairings inspired by Southern Italy’s coastal regions while refining your painting skills. Isaiah will provide technical guidance on rendering natural ingredients from life observations as you create a beautiful still life scene. Click on the image below to buy your ticket and learn more!

Jobs Postings for Greenpoint and Williamsburg

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A bill to protect community services

The importance of considering community impact in business.

Photo Courtesy of Brooklyn Paper and Paul Frangipane

What’s going on: A new bill introduced by Assembly Member Emily Gallagher aims to amend the process surrounding the sale of religious properties in New York. This legislation comes in response to the closure and sale of the Park Church Co-Op in Greenpoint, which had served as a community hub offering various social and educational programs such as “music classes, after-school programs, concerts, a soup kitchen, and a drop-in shelter”. The bill seeks to ensure that community services can continue even after such properties are sold.

Why it’s important: The bill serves to protect spaces that serve as critical social and support hubs, especially in urban areas like Greenpoint where spaces like these are rapidly diminishing. By requiring that the impact on the community be considered in property sales, the bill aims to protect these "third spaces" that foster community bonds and provide essential services, and ultimately protect the social fabric of neighborhoods amidst ongoing development pressures.

Midweek events and happenings

Why push all the fun to the weekend?

Election Day @ NY Primaries

Date: Tuesday (6/25)
Time: 6:00am - 9:00pm
Location: Multiple - find your poll site here
Description: Today is Election Day! Please go vote! You can find your poll site above and more official election information below! Greenpointers has also written a fantastic piece overviewing the elections for our community.

We ❀ a Theme: a Storytelling Show @ Pete’s Candy Store

Date: Tuesday (6/25)
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Pete’s Candy Store, Williamsburg
Description: Host Bailey Swilley presents “We ❀ a Theme: a Storytelling Show”. This month’s theme? RIDING THE WAVE. Come to Pete’s Candy Store for funny, heart-warming, and a cringe tales from performers Paula Croxson (The Story Collider), Ann Chun (UCB, EdFringe), David Hu (The Moth, RISK!) and Yazmin Ramos (The Second City).

Pique x Parkhouse Speed Dating @ McCarren Parkhouse

Date: Tuesday (6/25)
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Location: McCarren Parkhouse, Greenpoint
Description: Pique dating and McCarren Parkhouse are collaborating to bring you a speed dating experience! Come by the Parkhouse at 8:00pm for free drinks and great conversations.

Takeover Tuesdays @ Sama Street

Date: Tuesday (6/25)
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Sama Street, Greenpoint
Description: Another Takeover Tuesday at Sama Street! This week, Ben Hopkins and Capucine Prager will be serving a variety of tequila, gin, whiskey, and mezcal cocktails.

Taste + Write @ Heaven and Earth

Date: Tuesday (6/25)
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Heaven and Earth, Greenpoint
Description: Visit Heaven and Earth to enjoy a wine, meditation, and journaling session hosted by Odette Press. Click on the link below to buy your ticket and learn more.

Film Club @ Archestratus

Date: Tuesday (6/25)
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Archestratus, Greenpoint
Description: Visit Archestratus for their 3rd official film club showing! The movie is not yet revealed, but the store has clarified that, in honor of pride month, they have “selected one of [their] favorite queer movies”, and that the movie is “really 90’s, really iconic, and really full of your fave celebs before they were stars!”. Snacks will be made for sale by Archestratus and entry is free.

Morning Loops @ McCarren Park

Date: Thursday (6/27)
Time: 8:00am
Location: Meet at McCarren Parkhouse, Greenpoint
Description: Brooklyn Walk Club is hosting morning loops at McCarren Park! Brooklyn Walk Club is a group of friends who enjoy going on walks and connecting with good people. Morning loops at McCarren are a great way to get some exercise, continue a routine, and meet some fellow local walkers. Register below!

Third Culture Summer Soiree by Maristi @ Heaven and Earth

Date: Thursday (6/27)
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Heaven and Earth, Greenpoint
Description: Maristi is hosting a summer soiree inspired by prior dinner parties in Italy and Spain. The menu will skew Mediterranean with natural wines curated by Toussaint Stackhouse! This is their last dinner party before returning to Europe. Purchase your ticket below.

Drink ‘N Draft by Little Nights @ Word Bookstore

Date: Thursday (6/27)
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Word Bookstore, Greenpoint
Description: Little Nights, an organization that makes art-making more accessible to new audiences, is hosting a “drink and write” night at Word bookstore. Drink ‘N Draft events include a “series of visual prompts that lead you toward creative choices in your work, and the chance to experiment with different styles of writing”. All supplies, including wine, will be provided. Buy your tickets below!

Comedy @ Threes Brewing

Date: Thursday (6/27)
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Threes Brewing, Greenpoint
Description: Visit Threes Brewing on Franklin Street for a comedy show hosted by Dave Jenkins! Dave has curated an awesome set of comedians for the show. Tickets can be bought below for $10.

Restaurant spotlight

A Scandinavian café comes to Greenpoint.

Falu house

What’s going on: Falu House, a Scandinavian Deli and CafĂ©, will be coming to Greenpoint in July, 2024! Located at 34 Norman Avenue, the quick-service restaurant will offer coffee, pastries, sandwiches, small plates, beer, and wine, all done with traditional Scandinavian recipes and ingredients. A small retail section with pantry staples will also be available.

Why it’s important: Known for their emphasis on simplicity, quality ingredients, and a cozy atmosphere—a concept known as "hygge"—Scandinavian cafĂ©s offer a unique and differentiated experience from traditional NYC cafĂ©s. Like a classic “kaffe haus” in the Nordics, Falu House will bring Scandinavian coziness and cuisine to the community in a nature-forward space for friends to meet and enjoy a “fika”. The cafĂ© is also focused on using the sustainability values and innovations of the Nordic region to create a business that operates with minimal environmental impact. Falu House will certainly be a neighborhood gem.

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