We will have a more in-depth report on yesterday’s meeting soon. In the meantime, according to DNAinfo:
“The decision on Chetrit Group‘s proposed towers at 77 Commercial St. was postponed for further negotiations, officials said, not providing a specific date for the vote.”
After our last call for action, I received numerous emails from community members and local politicians who wanted to be clear that the meeting was NOT about whether the towers were to go up or not, but some finer details. Basically the message we have been getting all along – this is going to happen no matter what. Even if every single Greenpointer doesn’t support it.
Yes we know all about the ULURP process (remember we hosted the Community Workshop earlier this year) and we understand that the 2005 rezoning makes Greenpoint Landing “as of right.”
That being said, I don’t see those towers up yet and the feeling I get from the community at large is that they don’t to see those towers. So until they are blocking our view of the city, let’s make some noise.
We made that very clear on social media yesterday when we bombarded Stephen Levin, Mayor Mike and Mayor Elect DiBlasio with the message, “Greenpoint Landing’s 40 Story Towers are NOT GOOD for Greenpoint.”
For many reasons Greenpointers are in opposition to this project. Concerns about infrastructure, transportation, the potential superfund site, affordable housing, and the complete and utter butt ugliness of 40 story towers over a neighborhood of mostly 6 story max buildings. And remember Hurricane Sandy? If we get another storm like that how are we going to evacuate 10,000 more people? On the G train?
Just because wealthy developers want to make a dime here isn’t enough of a reason to overlook that this is our community and we have a voice and that voice needs to be heard. Take this opportunity to make phone calls, send emails and write letters. The more noise we make, the better we can get our message across.
“Greenpoint Landing’s 40 Story Towers are NOT GOOD for Greenpoint.”
India Street has a new little shop in town. Hook and Eye (130 India St) has three parts: vintage, sustainable, and stylish. Maryann Caputo set her sights on opening a boutique which features products from around the globe, are eco-friendly and sustainable, and apparel that is just flat out fab. Continue reading →
This past year a public walk-thru of the Greenpoint Hotel, a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) at 1109 Manhattan Ave revealed mold, rats, and heat, hot water and electrical problems. The property has been purchased along with authority over ALL the tenant leases and there is talk that it may be demolished completely and transformed into a hostel. Continue reading →
I am a proud Scrappy Little Apron owner, a featured vendor at our Holiday Market. We chatted with Rachel Towner about her adorable handmade kitchen accessories and a poem that inspired her company.
Quilting is a hobby that runs in the family and the Scrappy Little Aprons idea initially came about after I made a quilt and was left with scraps that weren’t enough to make another quilt.
The following poem inspired her to start Scrappy Little Aprons: Continue reading →
Metal Atelier, a featured vendor at our Holiday Market, is a one woman show, creating jewelry using precious and non precious metals in Greenpoint Brooklyn. Anna Butwell strives to make pieces that stand the test of time.
We interviewed Anna about her love for jewelry making and Greenpoint. Continue reading →
Sparrow is an intersection of health, beauty, art, nature, and good old Brooklyn magic.
Our team of Hairstylists and Massage Therapists can make you look good, feel good, and be ready to do good!
Come relax in our intimate, apothecary style setting with a massage tailored to your needs, whether it’s a deep de-stressing, carpal tunnel, or a recurring injury, all of our therapists are trained in Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Connective Tissue styles in order to help your body to reach it’s full potential.
Rejuvenate for the Holidays – 40% off your first massage session with Jana or Betsy, with Ariel – just mention Greenpointers when you book your appointment online at SparrowSalon.com
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HairStyling and Product Gift certificates available as well!
Fall Cleaning might not be the standard, yet, but in due time. Post-punk sludge babes BIG UPS‘ bassist Carlos Salguero lassoed together this week’s slow-burning, cleaning-encouraging mixtape. Don your yellow plastic gloves and prepare to huff Windex.
Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. I wanted to share a few songs and upcoming shows you should check out.
Let’s start with Hey Anna, one of my favorite bands with Greenpoint roots. Though they are local, the band put out an EP in Japan for their recent song “Dance Until Three.” Fortunately, This Time Records made the previously exclusive track “Tangerine Lightning” available on Soundcloud. As a group that includes three sisters, one of Hey Anna’s strengths is their incredible harmonies. They are on display here, as well as their music’s infectious blend of energy and elegance.
If you are looking for some shows to check out tonight, I have two ideas. Continue reading →
Do you like mac n’ cheese? If you answered “no”, are you sure that you’re human? If you answered “yes,” have you ever eaten it in chip form?
I’m betting you haven’t, because this product doesn’t even exist yet. It comes out in January to Brooklyn retailers. But, you, dear readers, can sample these tasty snacks for free this Sunday 12/8 at our Holiday Market.
Let me re-iterate: MAC N’ CHEESE CHIPS. They’re made down in Red Hook and we hear they’re crunchy and cheesy and unlike real man n’cheese, you can eat them right out of your purse. Also, despite all logic, they are actually healthy i.e. gluten free, non-gmo, and 100 calories per serving. In conclusion, you can now eat mac n’ cheese in chip form out of your purse, and no one can call you a fatty. NO ONE.
If you don’t make it to the market (shame on you) you can grab Crunchy Mac n’ Cheese Chips at The Garden (921 Manhattan Ave) where they are being sold early.
In the meantime, visit the Eatrageous website to receive an invite to a private launch event in Brooklyn. We hope this event includes a bounce-house made of cheese. But only time will tell.
Did you know that our amazing Terrarium Workshop teacher Claire Typaldos is also an accomplished printmaker?
Work from her recent residency at Anderson Ranch in Colorado is on display at EAT (124 Meserole Ave). The opening reception for PRINTS is this evening, Thursday December 5th, 2013 from 7-9pm.
We talked with Claire about her printmaking process and this particular body of work.
