As I was leaving the HQ yesterday, one of the neighbors popped in to let me know about a Sample Sale at Dobbins Mews (50 Dobbin St) going on today […]
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 inArt, Culture
Silent Drape Runners Last Performance Tonight @ The Bell House (8/1)
My favorite thing to do is to go watch a movie that I never heard of so I have zero expectations and hopefully will be blow away. I’ve heard of […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Greenpoint Veggie Burger Diaries: Enid’s
Enid’s is the first restaurant in Greenpoint I noticed before I ever imagined I would live here or run Greenpointers. I remember thinking, “that place is cu-ute.” Despite that it never […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint, Culture
(Not) Forgotten Greenpoint: “Who takes a picture of a braciole sign?”
This year I decided to roam around the Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Feast during the day when the street was resting from the evening’s festivities. While taking the above […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Many Greenpoint & Williamsburg Businesses Burglarized; 2 Men Wanted
Video footage on  CBS Local shows two suspects, white males who broke into the front doors of many local Greenpoint and Williamsburg businesses, stole cash and fled in a white minivan. […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Who cares about the Goonies? Let’s Talk Food at Summerscreen – Tonight (7/31)
I know, I know – Cory Feldman in the 80s… but I am more interested in the food options at tonight’s Summerscreen at McCarren Park! Bring a chair and a bib. […]
Posted inCommunity, News
First the G Down Weekends – Now The L Not Running Late Nights in August
Better grab a bicycle or get a new pair of walking shoes. Our weekend and late night subway access is becoming limited in North Brooklyn on the G and the […]
Posted inEvents, What's Happening?
Firefighter Cook-Off, Window Facing Inward, OMG Webcats, Tijuana Panthers, Blood Drive – What’s Happening Greenpoint? (7/31-8/5)
(Sponsored) •  Window Facing Inward @ Active Space (566 Johnson Ave, Bushwick) Opening Reception: Saturday (8/3) 7-10pm, FREE, Hilary Doyle’s recent work is centered around often unnoticed objects and moments in our […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Missing Greenpoint Woman Last Seen on Freeman St After “Scared” Texts
A reader alerted me to this AMNY article about Greenpointer Dana Lauren Bonanno, which reports: Police are searching for a Brooklyn woman who sent panicked text messages to friends and […]
Posted inCulture, Events
“You Can Eat The Fish in the East River” – Chat With Chowder Surfer Ben Sargent – Author of “The Catch” – Book Launch Tonight (7/30)
Yesterday I received a group facebook message from Greenpointer Ben Sargent thanking everyone in his life who has worked with him “on some crazy idea related to food, fish, fishing or […]