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News Roundup

The MTA is still stalling on releasing the land for a waterfront park in Greenpoint.

A lot of violence in the neighborhood lately: motorcyclist killed by a drunk driver on Greenpoint Ave., a shooting on Meeker and Morgan, and an ex-cop shot two women, killing one.

Also, a local synagogue was threatened. Awful.

Brooklyn DA Hynes is creating a real estate crime unit. CB1 alone ought to keep them busy!

Some bridge toll holdouts might block the idea.

Possible (huge) hotel in williamsburg?

The proposed contextual rezoning of some parts of Greenpoint and williamsburg will be presented at the next CB1 meeting, March 17th.

A bright spot over the weekend was the successful art events throughout the neighborhood on Saturday. There were family activities during the day, galleries open late into the night, and a great turnout. THanks to all who came by the future Northside Community Center!