Don’t forget to join GWAPP & NAG for a Special Community Workshop on the Greenpoint Landing & 77 Commercial Street Developments on Thursday June 27th, 2013 at 6:30-8pm at the Newtown Creek Visitor Center (329 Greenpoint Ave). This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE […]
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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Arrest Made During Handout of Sketch of Rape Suspect Last Night
During Council Member Levin’s poster distribution to alert the community about the recent rape in Greenpoint on Java St on 6/16/13, a man was arrested nearby. The Special Victims Unit […]
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Is MTA bringing Citibike to Greenpoint?
There have been talks about the MTA partnering with Citibike to foot the bill for bike docking stations in Greenpoint and LIC given the G train service outage beginning next weekend. […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Events
Big Fat Sicilian (and Vegan) Sunday Supper #7 Menu Announced (7/14) – SOLD OUT
I am super excited to announce Sunday Supper #7, a Big Fat Sicilian and Vegan menu, prepared by yours truly at Greenpoint Church (136 Milton St) on Sunday July 14th, […]
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“The DMV of Love” – Getting Domestic Partnered in NYC is More Romantical Than You Think
My recent self-employment brought up concerns, especially from my Mom and Jon about health insurance. While domestic partnership doesn’t seem very romantic at first because of how practical it actually […]
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Stephen Levin & Residents Alert Community to Recent Greenpoint Rape Today (6/24)
At 5:45pm today at the Greenpoint Ave G train, Council Member Stephen Levin, along with elected officials and Greenpoint residents will seek the public’s assistance in apprehending a suspect wanted in […]
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Glasserie on the Waterfront: Modern Mediterranean in Greenpoint
Going out to eat is definitely my favorite extra curricular activity, but more often than not I find myself not feeling so great afterwards. There is a blatant paradox in […]
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Dance All Night On The Waterfront At Quiet Clubbing – Sat 6/29
Picture it! An empty parking lot on the Williamsburg waterfront with dramatic, unobstructed views of the New York City skyline. Hundreds of dancers wearing glow in the dark gear, keeping […]
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Sketch of Greenpoint Rape Suspect That Occured on Java St on 6/16
On June 16th on Java St in Greenpoint a 26-year-old woman was raped at knifepoint after midnight. The man, sketched above, is described as a white or Hispanic male between the […]
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Candlelight Vigil for Arlo – Dog Attacked & Killed in Greenpoint Tonight 8:30pm (6/23) – Plus, How Protect Your Dog From Aggressive Attacks
This evening Sunday, June 23rd at 8:30pm at Transmitter Park, there will be a Candlelight Vigil for Arlo, the young dog who was attacked and killed in Greenpoint recently. After […]