by Kea I know its been a slow start for me and Greenpointers and it occurred to me that I never properly introduced myself… So! For starters I thought I would post what I originally sent to Justine and we can go from there:
My main drag, my “strip” that I “cruise”, the food court to my mall, is Lorimer Street. An avenue of multiple personalities, Lorimer springs out of Noble Street and travels south-east; mutating block…
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Hey! I am also in Greenpoint but from Seattle.
Hi-
Glad you’re doing this blog and giving the ‘point some online love!
Just a small quibble- I never thought of “pioneers” and preservationists as opposed- maybe I’m just unclear as to who you’re talking about. Also might want to steer clear of referring to folks as “pioneers”– it’s not like moving to Gpt was a risk that required them to clear brush and build a homestead. 😉