Editor’s note: We’ve paired up a true story from Sara Jane Burman, an 80-year-old former resident of Greenpoint who grew up here, with local illustrator Aubrey Nolan.
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Greenpointers is a hyperlocal blog about Greenpoint, Brooklyn covering Ash to Apollo and everything in between.
Posted inCommunity, Environmental, Events
The Fate of Bushwick Inlet: “Where’s Our Park?” Meeting Tonight!
What’s been going on with the negotiations between the city and the owner of the CitiStorage site? Come join Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park tonight at Greenpoint Beer & Ale to chat […]
Posted inCommunity, Events, Kids
For The Kids: Pumpkin Day 2016 This Saturday!
Pumpkin Day 2016 |Â Saturday, October 1, 12-3 PM Brooklyn Expo Center (72 Noble Street) Tickets: $15 per child, $20 at the patch. Comes with 2 complimentary Schoolfest tickets. Town Square’s […]
Posted inCommunity, Events
Promo Code for the NYC PTA Expo & Schoolfest (Sat 10/1), Babyfest (Sun 10/2)!
Parents, schools, school leaders, and kids! There are two events coming to the Brooklyn Expo just for you and Greenpointers readers get a 2-for-1 promotional discount with the promo code “Greenpointers.” This […]
Posted inArt, Events, Shopping
VENDOR CALL!! Join our Fall Market Urban Frightfest (Oct 30)!
Fall is teetering upon us and its fresh crisp air is a welcome change from our mellow Greenpoint summer. We are so excited to get some of the most talented local […]
Posted inCommunity
Are You a Master Barber? The Land of Barbers is Hiring!
The Land of Barbers (422 Graham Ave) is a modern twist on the old school gentlemen’s experience of barber culture and is looking for a Master Barber to join their […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Events
Brooklyn Bazaar’s Restaurant Brooklyn Star is Having a Tasting Party with Free Food and Everyone’s Invited (Wed, 9/21)
Did you know that the recently opened Brooklyn Bazaar (150 Greenpoint Ave) has a full time restaurant? The Brooklyn Star is open every Tuesday through Sunday and is inviting friends and […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Are You a Concerned Greenpointer Following the 2 Assaults Last Week? Join the Community Meeting this Thurs (9/22)
Last week, we received several messages from concerned community members about two assaults in Greenpoint. A possible rape that occurred just two blocks from McGolrick Park happened around 2:30AM on September 13th. The […]
Posted inCommunity, Culture, Environmental, News
Sh*t’s Going Down In Bushwick: Chicken Sh*t Bingo!
Volunteer-run farm and gathering space Bushwick City Farm (354 Stockton St. @ Lewis Ave) is hosting their second annual fundraiser this Sunday afternoon, September 18th. “Come enjoy a delightful day […]
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Your Friday Antidote: Lunar Eclipse Party Tonight
Greenpoint’s first medicinal + culinary herb shop is opening today, coinciding with tonight’s lunar eclipse. Magic! Apothecary Herb & Tea Bar Lunar Eclipse Party 200 Franklin Street, Suite 103 (Next to […]