• We don’t get usually get all gaga over social media attention but we were majorly honored when Audubon Society retweeted Greenpointers’ recent story on Birds of McGolrick Park! North Brooklyn […]
Posts by Author Archives: Jen G
After living in NYC my entire life, I found the strongest sense of community in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Running this blog is truly an honor and the best part is meeting its readers in real life. Everyday I am energized by smiles and inspiring conversations with fellow Greenpointers who tirelessly do and create incredible things that are good for our community and share the same love I have for life here. If you see me walking with my little dog "D" - please say hi!
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Become Brooklyn’s Biggest Hooker: Brooklyn Fishing Derby Begins Sunday 10/14
Brooklyn Fishing Derby begins tomorrow Sunday October 14 2012 with an opening party right here in Greenpoint at Dream Fishing Tackle (675 Manhattan Ave) from 12-6pm. Fishing takes place along […]
Posted inEat & Drink
How To Cure Hiccups: This Technique Really Works!
Everyone has their own hiccup cures that range from holding your breath to scaring the shit out of yourself to eating teaspoons of sugar but this one works time and […]
Posted inCommunity, News
McGolrick Park Bird Sightings: Nuthatch & Warbler
The fun part about birding is finding a bird when you aren’t even looking for one. I was admiring a beautiful tree in McGolrick Park which Jon identified as a […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Selamat Pagi: Balinese Restaurant Near McGolrick Park in Greenpoint Opening Very Soon
You may have noticed the Van Leeuwen Ice Cream trucks parked outside the former Kormoran Polish Restaurant (152 Driggs Ave) on Driggs Ave near McGolrick Park. You may have also […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Recipes
Scared of Apple Pie? Try Apple Strudel
All everyone talks about is apple pie, but I have been traumatized in my attempts to make crust! It’s so hard and while it always tastes great, it looks horrible. […]
Posted inArt
Backwords, Il Albanico, Cool Serbia, Music Videos For Rainy Day Listening
Greenpointers is so excited about our CMJ Showcases on 10/16 & 10/20. First a music video by Backwords, one of the awesome bands playing at Delinquency on 10/16. Next is a video […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
CMJ 2012, CB1, VP Debate, Art Openings, Fleas & Swaps, Animal Blessing, Record Riot, 5K Run, Rollerskate: What’s Happening Greenpoint? 10/10-10/16
WEDNESDAY 10/10 • Community Board 1 Meeting @ Swinging Sixties Senior Center (211 Ainslie St) 6:30-9:30pm ♫ Bomb the Music Industry / The Smith Street Band / No Way @ Death By […]
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Greenpoint Blessing of the Animals: Too Blessed to Be Stressed – Saturday 10/13
“All creatures great and small are cordially invited to: A service of remembrance and blessing of the animals.” If any neighborhood loves their pets more than anything it’s Greenpoint, Brooklyn! […]
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IKEA CAT FOUND IN GREENPOINT NEAR JAVA & FRANKLIN ST (UPDATE: REUNITED WITH OWNER!)
UPDATE: IKEA CAT WAS REUNITED WITH HIS OWNER. Cats are such freeloaders. This design forward cat ran into a Greenpointer’s apartment during an Ikea furniture delivery. Coming to a party […]