McGolrick Park is a hidden gem on the other side of McGuinness Blvd (#OSOM) but many local residents feel the park needs some major love, like updates to the playground […]
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!
Posted inCulture
Yuka’s Cute Museum: Upcycled Apple Computer Cat Beds
You know Yuka! She is the adorable and wonderful person who designs and shoots our market photo booth… She also is an unofficial curator of cuteness. Her personal Facebook page […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Events
Salo X Feastly 50 State Tour Kick Off Dinner Thursday (2/27)
Greenpointers contributor Yana Guilbuena is setting off on a 50 State SALO Filippino food tour with the help of Feastly. Her kick-off dinner is this Thursday 2/27 beginning at 7pm […]
Posted inCommunity, News
It’s Happening: Photoplay is Closing TOMORROW!
Readers sadly wrote in to tip us on the news that Greenpoint’s video store Photoplay, on Manhattan Ave for over a decade, is shutting its doors. We popped in a […]
Posted inArt, Community, News
Immerse your Child’s Imagination at Tumbleweeds Art Camp
(sponsored) The closest I ever got to art at summer camp was making friendship bracelets. Art camp didn’t exist when I was a kid – oh the things I would […]
Posted inCulture
Breaking (Bird) News: Snowy Owl in East Williamsburg
Last weekend Jon and I went all the way to Breezy Point in a failed attempt to see a snowy owl. This is what we saw, which was cool but, […]
Posted inArt, Events
Hop Along // Swearin’ // Great Thunder // Free Brooklyn Vegan Show at Saint Vitus Tonight! (2/24)
This looks like a fun show tonight 2/24 at Saint Vitus (1120 Manhattan Ave), presented by Brooklyn Vegan and Shiner Beer with performances by Hop Along / Swearin’ / Great […]
Posted inArt, Events
Benefit for Public School Art Programs – at Wythe Hotel tomorrow (2/25)
As a product of the NYC Public Education system and an art lover, I am excited to let you know about a Benefit for Public School Art Programs, taking place at […]
Posted inCulture
If You’re Buying a Jet – Don’t Get Screwed Out Of An Elevator!
In order to get up to the minute news about Greenpoint, we are signed up for google alerts, which is usually new about the 11222. Other times we get updates […]
Posted inNews
Spud Pile Failure Caused East River Ferry India St Pier Ramp Collapse
The biggest craziest news in Greenpoint last week was the East River Ferry ramp collapse at India St Pier. No one was injured thankfully, but their motto, “Relax, we’ll get […]