Walking down Greenpoint Ave. I noted that Wendy’s Bar (123 Greenpoint Ave) was being gutted, all its contents into a dumpster. I couldn’t get any information on what was going […]
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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Practical Greenpoint: Scan / Copy / Fax
I know we usually focus on the glitz and glamz of this luxurious neighborhood, but sometimes a girl’s gotta make some copies – and in the age of vanishing “hallmark […]
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1 SPOT available for January B.E.S.T. Program at Human@Ease
(sponsored) There is 1 SPOT available for January B.E.S.T. Program at Human@Ease. Make the commitment to create a new empowered you. What is the B.E.S.T. Program? An acronym for the […]
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Save the Date: Valentine’s Market! (2/9)
Mark your calendars folks, our Annual Valentine’s Market is right around the corner! On Sunday, February 9, 2014 from 1-7pm we will transform the amazing Greenpoint Loft (67 West St, 5th […]
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“Put away your phones and devices and have real experiences. Be with people.” – Daniel Selling of Williamsburg Therapy Group
While sitting on a surprisingly comfy modern sofa inside a patient suite at Williamsburg Therapy Group, I enjoyed a tranquil view of a quiet stretch of Grand St obscured by […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Instagram Take-Over @Febsmatic
If you follow us on Instagram, you will notice that today begins our 2014 Instagram Take-Over with a very talented Queens born, Gowanus based Street Photographer Fabian Palencia @febsmatic who […]
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Firefighters Save Rottweiler From Inferno at Greenpoint Lumber Yard Last Night
While you were cozy under your blankets, 200 firefighters worked for over 4 hours to put out an inferno at a lumber yard in Greenpoint early this morning. And they […]
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Market Update: McGolrick Park’s Winter Down to Earth Farmers Market Opens THIS Sunday (1/5)
(sponsored) Greenpoint, we are getting ready to see you on Sunday! As a reminder: Through the winter, the McGolrick Park Farmers Market will be located at the Lutheran Church of […]
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#GREENPOINT #BLIZZARD #SNOWPOCALYPSE #REGRAM photos
Really? Schools closed? When I was a kid, a civil war needed to break out before they closed NYC Public Schools. Lucky little bastards. They better be sledding somewhere and […]
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NEW YEAR’S DAY CAPTION CHALLENGE!
Hope you had a great New Year’s Eve! Our brains aren’t working today. Help us caption this Happy New Year’s card… Go!