The latest veggie burger escapade took myself and a friend to Champs Junior (620 Manhattan Ave), near Nassau Ave in Greenpoint. This is an all VEGAN burger, which brings us […]
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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Featured Vendor: Wren Papers
Maybe it’s because I am bird obsessed but I do love the name Wren Papers, a featured vendor at our Holiday Market that offers unique journals, stationery, prints, and jewelry, often […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Wolkoff’s Needs Lotsa White Paint After Starting a 5Pointz War
A Save5Pointz Facebook fan commented “they’re gonna need painters on stand by” after the landlord Jerry Walkoff white washed the building overnight, painting over the works of countless of street artists.
Posted inCommunity, News
With No Local Homeless Respite Man Freezes to Death in McGolrick Park
Last year I sat in a community meeting at Greenpoint Church on Milton St and listened to neighbors argue for and against the 10 bed homeless respite that had opened […]
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Featured Vendor: Collado Crafted
In the weeks leading up to our Holiday Market we will be introducing you to some our featured vendors. The first is a Brooklyn company called Collado Crafted which creates beautiful cutting […]
Posted inClasses, Events
Gift Terrariums at Holiday Market!!! (12/8)
We are offering two GIFT TERRARIUM workshops with Claire in the loft during our Holiday Market on 12/8/13. Learn to create gorgeous woodland plants terrariums and take home two gift […]
Posted inArt, Culture
NYC FAIL: LIC’s 5Pointz Destroyed – All For Luxury High Rises
In a tragic turn of events for the street art community worldwide and the general soul of NYC, 5Pointz’s exterior walls and the works of over 1500 international artists was […]
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UPDATED: RIP Christopher Meyer – Victim of (Possible) Hit & Run On Meeker Ave
Update #3: According to DNAinfo, Christopher Meyer was NOT the victim of a hit and run because, “the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad later found that Meyer fell under the Brooklyn-Queens […]
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Hit & Run Under BQE – Cyclist Killed
It is sad to report that early this morning a 32 year old man was hit on Meeker Ave between Frost and Manhattan Ave and died from injuries to his […]
Posted inCulture
Bring Your Moves Greenpoint! McCarren Rink Opens Today! (11/15)
Doing an image search for “ice dancing” or “figure skating” makes me realize what honey badgers these people are. I won’t even mention the obvious. Sure they defy gravity and […]