Happy New Year! One of the fun projects up our sleeve in 2014 is an Instagram Takeover (#greenpointers_takeover)! 52 Photographers, Artists and Instagram Addicts will be given the password to […]
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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“People here aren’t afraid of getting mugged – they’re afraid of getting hit.” – Assemblyman Lentol
Press Release via Joe Lentol’s Office: Assemblyman Lentol Responds to Latest Tragedy on McGuinness Boulevard Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol (D-North Brooklyn) responded today to the tragic death of a young woman Sunday night […]
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Wolf in a Bar (for real) & Hand Job Academy! Best of Greenpoint 2013
2013 was a very good year for Greenpoint. We had some bad moments, but overall we pretty much ruled as a neighborhood. Cheers to more good news and happiness in […]
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CALL FOR VALENTINE’S MARKET VENDORS! (2/9/14)
It’s happening! Our most romantic, love and heart-filled Greenpointers Market is taking place at the amazing Greenpoint Loft (67 West St 5th, Fl) on Sunday February 9, 2014 from 1-7pm. […]
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Record Night Marathon! Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Adelina’s
(sponsored) Come listen to chill beats or bust-a-rhyme without breaking the bank! Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint Ave) is kicking off the New Year with a record-night marathon. Greenpoint locals, musicians, and record […]
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32 Year Old Woman Fatally Struck on McGuinness Blvd Sunday Night
It is with extreme sadness that we report that 32 year old Nicole Detweiler was killed last night on McGuinness Blvd and Nassau Ave in Greenpoint after being struck by […]
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Worst of Greenpoint 2013
We are the best neighborhood but sometimes shit happens. Here is the worst of Greenpoint 2013 in no particular order. We are saving the best for last of course so […]
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Fancy & Free New Year’s Eve Parties in Greenpoint
If prix fixe New Year’s Eve dinners are not for you, we have PLENTY of less (BUT STILL) fancy parties you can attend FOR FREE! <<< (sponsored) • Boulevard Tavern’s New […]
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The Afterlife of Christmas Lights (VIDEO)
We bought over 1000 white christmas lights to decorate our Holiday Market and we hope to use them for a long time. When they finally die and we recycle them, […]
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Easy Like Sunday Morning Coconut Macaroons!
When a friend invites you to a party and you ask, “Can I bring anything?” be prepared for “How about dessert?” And if you don’t want to take the easiest […]