Knowing no awkward situation is a quality I pride in myself. It’s why I love flying solo to supper clubs. A home-cooked meal among strangers is an exhilarating social challenge; not […]
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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What’s Happening? (11/2-11/11/8)
WEDNESDAY 11/2 • Dirty! Dirty! Dirty! @ Word (126 Franklin) 7pm, Mike Edison (publisher of High Times and author of I Have Fun Everywhere I Go) presents his newest book. […]
Posted inCommunity
TREE TALK WITH JON #1
Do you like to breathe? Then forget about stopping to smell roses and take a minute to admire the 100s of types of trees growing in Brooklyn. Jon Pywell, Deputy […]
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! DOG PARADE VIDEO!
Have fun trick-or-treating today! Visit the haunted house on Humboldt St. (between Nassau & Driggs)Â and watch the video of yesterday’s Halloween Dog Parade at Winthrop Park.
Posted inCulture, Sunday Snaps
SUNDAY SNAPS: BROOKLYN DIGGERS
Last Saturday the Brooklyn Diggers held a fun and educational event in Winthrop Park to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the U.S.S. Monitor, built in Greenpoint, during the Civil War. […]
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Come Together: Fanaberie Windows
Have you walked by Fanaberie on Nassau lately and noticed the creative window display? It’s up until Thanksgiving and is a marvelous collaboration between store owner Ella, a long-time Greenpointer […]
Posted inDeals
Halloween Deals
Go in costume to Dalaga on Halloween and get 10% off your $50 or more purchase during their Speakeasy Halloween Party! More info Plus, there will be a $31 Halloween […]
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What’s Happening? (10/26-10/31)
WEDNESDAY 10/26 • Poker Unleashed @ TBD (224 Franklin) 7:30 registration, “Play for dogs, & for the Kitty,” proceeds donated to Dog Habitat Rescue, Highrollers Table & Learn to Hold […]
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SUNDAY SNAPS: SQUIRREL DAYS
Has anyone checked out the McGorlick Park Flickr pool? We have some talented urban wildlife photographers in these parts, some who expertly photograph our favorite rodents: the squirrel. I just […]
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NEW LOGO & DESIGN: YOU’VE BEEN WARNED
GOOD NEWS! We have acquired the domain Greenpointers.com. When Justine started off, she named everything Greenpointers (Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, Etc) but when the site Greenpointers.com became available (it was originally […]