TEDx talks are coming to Brooklyn! On December 2nd, 2011, TEDx will be having a speaker series at Brooklyn Bowl. Greenpointers is very exited about this! Tickets go on sale […]
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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Java St Community Garden
At the Greenpointers we are all for MORE GREEN OPEN SPACES! There is a vacant lot at 59 Java St, which is managed by Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), that a few […]
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Greenpointers is inviting itself over!
“I’m gonna call for you,” is what I said when I would ring a friend’s doorbell and invite myself inside to play. Greenpointers wants to come to your house and […]
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LADIES ARM WRESTLING @ THE DIAMOND
On November 2, 2011 The Diamond held a ladies arm wrestling competition. Even though I’m pathetically little and had no chance, I gave it a shot. I did a few […]
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WHAT’S HAPPENING? (11/7-11/15)
WEDNESDAY 11/9 • CB1 Public Hearing and Board Meeting @ Swinging Sixties Senior Center (211 Ainslie) 6:30-8:30pm, Plan for Cooper Park & Bike Share Presentation, Full Agenda • Work It Brooklyn Workshop @ Brooklyn Winery (213 […]
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WINTHROP VS. MCGOLRICK
I like to start trouble. After getting my paws on this website, I discovered controversy and confusion over the name of our beloved park. It’s an old school versus new […]
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NYC MARATHON 2011
This was my first year to sit and watch the entire marathon, from the perfect vantage point, the Pulaski Bridge.
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“On Couch In Yellow Shirt”
At grumpy on couch in yellow shirt – read my text. I didn’t know what he looked like. Was it the guy on his laptop looking at me curiously? Or was […]
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SUNDAY SNAPS: HELLO TOKYO, GREENPOINT
We have a new Greenpointer! Welcome Miguel Rodriguez, an amazing photographer who moved back to the US after living in Japan. Walking around Greenpoint with Miguel gives me an even […]
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PAUL DUNCAN TELLS A NURSERY RHYME
A few weeks ago Martin wrote a great article about Paul Duncan, who took Greenpointers through his solo exhibition at Allan Nederpelt Gallery. But writing about Paul Duncan doesn’t do […]