[UPDATE: SHELDON HAS BEEN FOUND!] Sheldon is lost. He was last seen on Java St and has a heart condition. If you find him or have any information about him […]
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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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Fishing, Farming, & Factories – Whale (Newtown) Creek Walking Tour – Tomorrow 10/10
Meet up with NAG tomorrow at 10am at McGolrick Park and take a casual and family friendly walking tour of the Newtown Creek led by organizer and Newtown Creek “expert,” […]
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Cat Photo Contest: $100 in Cat Prizes from Greenpoint Vet
Win over $100 in awesome cat prizes. It’s super easy to enter! 1. Like Greenpoint Veterinary Hospital’s Facebook Page 2. Upload your cutest cat photo 3. Share it with your […]
Posted inLost & Found
Lost Chihuahua Named Myrtle in Greenpoint: Reward if Found
Please help find Myrtle! Myrtle has been missing since 10/6/12. She is a 6lb black Chihuahua last seen on Monitor St. and Norman Ave in Greenpoint. If found please call […]
Posted inThe Hook-Up
Brooklyn Townie, Time Warner, Speed Cameras on McGuinness, Musician Killed On Bike, Gentrification Ruining Brooklyn?: The Hook-Up 10/6
•Brooklyn Rail: I Was A Brooklyn Townie • Capital New York: A skeptic calls for speed-camera experimentation on McGuinness Boulevard • Bushwick Daily: Local Musician Killed on Bike • BK Mag: Have Hipsters […]
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Write Your Name: DieHipster I’m Talking To You!
Recently Greenpointers has been the target of hate comments and threatening emails – all because a post about Glow in The Dark Kickball in McCarren Park was picked up by […]
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Nuit Blanche to Open Autumn Bowl Saturday 10/6
Everyone has been asking – what about the light show this year? Well it’s happening this year, sort of. Instead of a one day spectacle, Nuit Blanche New York (NBNY) will […]
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Pulaski Day Parade, Free Polish Folk Dance Classes & Borscht Off!
This Sunday 10/7 is the 75th Annual Pulaski Day Parade along 5th Ave in NYC! Saturday 10/6 is the Borscht Cook Off! at McCarren Park Greenmarket 11am-noon. Sample the traditional Polish beet soup […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
Debate Night, Art Openings, Pumpkins, Newtown Creek Bike Ride: What’s Happening Greenpoint? 10/3-10/7
Looking for Oktoberfest events in Greenpoint? There are more events in our weekly calendar. Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 10/3 ♦ End of Times @ Art Connects New York (220 36th Street, B-515, […]
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Hipster Disney Princess – The Musical!
Via @TheCut Aren’t you so sick of hipster / gentrification talk? Watch this video and stop taking everything so seriously for a minute. Isn’t that what Disney and being a […]