(sponsored) The folks at Brooklyn Makers will be presenting two collaborations at our Spring Market this Sunday, 4/13. Two minds think better than one, right? They’ve teamed up with design […]
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Posted inCommunity, Culture, News
Cafe Grumpy is Killing It, One Starbucks at a Time
It’s pretty cool when a local business beats out a chain, so we have to give some props to Cafe Grumpy, which will be taking over the Starbucks location on […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Update: NYC Transportation Activism
Last week we talked about speed cameras being voted out of the city budget, which could be a major road block for Vision Zero, de Blasio’s ambitious campaign to end […]
Posted inCommunity, News
This Morning We Smelled New Jersey From Brooklyn
…And that will be the title of my forthcoming memoir. Until then, let us remember that the smell was caused by a brush fire, not Chris Christie. Just pretend […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Johnny Panessa’s River Forge
I chatted with photographer, Johnny Panessa, in the week leading up to his first ever solo show at Picture Farm, Along the Forge, which opens tomorrow 4/4. Panessa spent nearly […]
Posted inEvents
LIC Flea & Food Back in Action with Food, Antiques, Fashion and More Shopping
(sponsored) Long Island City is not as far as you think. And it’s definitely worth the trip over the Pulaski Bridge if you ‘re looking to discover a great shopping […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Speed Cameras Nixed From NYC Budget
Earlier this week, much to our dismay, Governor Cuomo and the state legislature denied a request from Mayor de Blasio for 160 new speed cameras, which were an important part […]
Posted inCulture, Historical Greenpoint
Archival Maps Show “Williamsburgh and Green Point” Circa Early 1800’s
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m a total nerd for archival photos and maps. NYPL just released over 20,000 original maps, scanned in high resolution, and available for […]
Posted inWellness
Beastanetics Boot Camp: the Muffin Top/ Beer Gut Antidote
(sponsored) Spring is here (we promise) and since it’s finally going to get warmer, it’s time to maximize outdoor time. Same goes for working out, which is just one of […]
Posted inCommunity, Culture, News, Shopping
Lindsay Makes Her Greenpoint Debut
Our favorite crazy celeb, Lindsay Lohan, showed up at the BK Bazaar over the weekend for Saturday’s show, wearing what looks like knee socks and a man sweater. The above […]