This past year a public walk-thru of the Greenpoint Hotel, a Single Room Occupancy (SRO) at 1109 Manhattan Ave revealed mold, rats, and heat, hot water and electrical problems. The […]
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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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Featured Vendor: Scrappy Little Aprons
I am a proud Scrappy Little Apron owner, a featured vendor at our Holiday Market. We chatted with Rachel Towner about her adorable handmade kitchen accessories and a poem that […]
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Featured Vendor: Metal Atelier
Metal Atelier, a featured vendor at our Holiday Market, is a one woman show, creating jewelry using precious and non precious metals in Greenpoint Brooklyn. Anna Butwell strives to make pieces […]
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Claire Typaldos’ PRINTS Show Opening Tonight at EAT (12/5)
Did you know that our amazing Terrarium Workshop teacher Claire Typaldos is also an accomplished printmaker? Work from her recent residency at Anderson Ranch in Colorado is on display at EAT […]
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GP Landing & 77 Commercial St Public Meetings Today – Location Change!!!
IMPORTANT: The location of the public meetings scheduled today for 77 Commercial St (9:30am) and Greenpoint Landing (1pm) have changed to City Hall as tweeted by Councilmember Stephen Levin.
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Featured Vendor: Holly Hearts By Hand
Holly Fairall is proud to be a full-time mom and working artist. She draws much of her inspiration from Greenpoint itself, as seen in her illustrations of our iconic water […]
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Greenpoint Library Mural Unveiling!
Last Spring I noticed a photocopied “Call For Mural Artists” for the Greenpoint Library. I couldn’t find anything online about it and I really thought every artist in Greenpoint should […]
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Featured Vendor: Classic Baby Tux
You’re going to get a real kick out of our Holiday Market featured vendor The Classic Baby Tux. I mean what else are you going to put your infant in […]
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Featured Vendor: Of The Dark Star & Mogz
We’re super excited to be hosting gorgeous hand-dyed clothes from Of The Dark Star at this year’s Holiday Market. And since, you’ll be dressed to impress, why not give your […]
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Share The Love Toy Drive Wednesdays & Thursdays – Thru 12/12
Let’s share the love of this holiday giving season by donating toys to children who don’t get elaborate visits from Mr. Claus on Christmas. Donate an unwrapped toy for infants […]