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Posts by Author Archives: Addie S

Addie discovered the wonder of words at the age of 15 when she wrote a scathing Op Ed on her high school’s art curriculum in the student newspaper. After her elderly teacher burst into tears upon reading, she decided to align herself to more lighthearted topics such as pop culture, entertainment, technology and food. Addie currently works in New York City and writes from her kitchen table in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Posted inEat & Drink

Jafflechute Event Results in Cheesey Meltdown

by Addie SSeptember 6, 2014September 7, 2014

Has anyone ever read Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs? It’s a kid’s book about the town of Chewandswallow. There, citizens don’t ever have to worry about stopping by a deli […]

Posted inCommunity, News

Howl-O-Ween Rewind – PHOTOS!

by Addie SOctober 29, 2013October 29, 2013

Dog-e-Dog’s 2nd Annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume and Trick Contest proved to be yet another doggone success. The event took place this past Saturday at McCarren Park. Owners from all across […]

Posted inCommunity, News

Greenpoint’s Mixed Signals

by Addie SOctober 22, 2013October 22, 2013

On Thursday night, I had an eight minute subway conversation with a flamboyant man in a black ribbed turtle neck about his lack of decent smartphone service. I had my […]

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