Our best ideas come from our readers. One reader wanted to buy his lucky GF a gift certificate to our next Terrarium Class. Done! What a great gift idea – […]
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
“Do What You Want!” Shake Those Holiday Blues With Great Advice From a REAL Psychologist
Williamsburg Therapy Group has been a loyal sponsor of Greenpointers since the beginning and I only met Psychologist and owner of the practice Daniel Selling last week. Unsurprisingly we hit […]
Posted inCommunity, News
A Message to Greenpoint from Council Member Stephen Levin
A week or so ago we published an article titled The Conspiracy Against The People Opposed To Greenpoint Landing, after the painful and last public meeting about the high rise towers inevitably […]
Posted inHoliday Gift Guide 2013
Gift Guide: Cafe Grumpy Gift Box Makes BEST Last Minute Gift
Well folks there are only 2 days until the big Christmas Day and many of us are scrambling. Maybe we forgot about our sister-in-law or that weird cousin no one […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Styrofoam Ban – Win for NYC & Greenpoint
Greenpoint has been disappointed with our city council lately, but we can pat them on the back for this one. Last week they passed a ban on styrofoam, which is a […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Paulie Gee is TAKING OVER the USA!
According to Eater, our favorite local pizzaiolo (that means pizza genius) Paulie Gee “is planning a massive multi-city expansion, aiming to open locations in Chicago, Oakland, Portland, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Recipes
Coquito – That Funny Feeling Christmas Drink Popular Among the Puerto Ricans
When I was a kid my Titi Pat, whom my Dad called “the Irish woman,” (her real name was Patria) would drop off a big bottle of Coquito during Christmas. […]
Posted inHoliday Gift Guide 2013, Shopping
Good Yoga: Gift Guide (DISCOUNT!)
Greenpoint has nurtured goodyoga for almost 5 years. We’re showing our appreciation this season by offering 10% off the following online gifts…for yourself or your loved ones! Just use the […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Holiday Gift Guide 2013, Shopping
Kale Pies Are Back at Paulie Gee’s: Gift Guide
Do your parents ask you, “What do you want for Christmas?” and you never have any idea? Why not ask them for a gift certificate to one of your favorite […]
Posted inArt, Community, Culture, News
Vote Thru Tomorrow on Grand St Windows! (Sat. 12/21)
Because of the crappy weather last Saturday, voting for Grand St Window display contest designed by high school students extends the vote through tomorrow Saturday 12/21. Get out there, get […]