The new park is located on the site of a former WNYC radio station and ferry terminal, and is the first new, significant open space on the Greenpoint waterfront.
More than one million books were set in place before the official dedication of the Library on May 23, 1911 and 30,000-50,000 visitors streamed through the NYPL during its first day open.
The outside of the 9th Precinct's stationhouse has been used as the setting for several police television series including Kojak, Cagney and Lacey, NYPD Blue, Castle and Person of Interest.
This club hosts the highlight of the annual DonorsChoose Moustaches for Kids charity contest, where growers gather to drink "picklebacks" (a shot of Jameson whisky and a shot of pickle juice).
