The 61 Franklin St Garden is open! Ryan Watson, of GWAAP and Brooklyn Seed Company giddily unlocked the gate to show me the beautiful (and mugwort-filled) space this morning. Before the garden […]
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 inCommunity, Events
Tomorrow Recycle Your Electronics at McCarren Park (5/18)
Due to rain last weekend, the Electronic Waste Recycling Event was rescheduled to tomorrow, Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 11am-5pm. Don’t just chuck your old cell phone and laptop into the […]
Posted inEat & Drink
The Bounty, The River Styx, Alameda, Broken Land, Propeller, Spina, Torst, Achilles Heel: New Greenpoint Bars, Restaurants & Coffee Shops Round-Up
Greenpoint, you are so spoiled! Now it will be even more difficult to figure out where to go for dinner or a cocktail because there has been an explosion of […]
Posted inEvents
Prevent Electronics Waste Going To Landfills! Recycling Event This Saturday (5/18)
Due to rain last weekend, the Electronic Waste Recycling Event was rescheduled to this Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 11am-5pm. Help divert New York City’s electronic waste from landfills! So […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Report A Tree: Treedom Project Frees Brooklyn Trees From Killer Bike Locks
As if we need another reason to complain about reckless bicyclists on the streets of Brooklyn – not only do they put their own lives at risk in order to […]
Posted inClasses, Events
Overcome Your Fear! Public Speaking Workshop with Andrew Linderman Monday 6/3
Recently, I took an amazing Public Speaking Workshop with a fantastic teacher named Andrew Linderman and got so much out of the experience that I want to offer the class […]
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“Feed Your Body What It Needs, It Gives You Back What You Want” A Chat With Samantha Hew of 3 Roots Juice Bar in Greenpoint
While on a daily Greenpoint exploration I stumbled into the recently opened, 3 Roots (159 Franklin St). Not only did I discover a deliciously fermented beverage similar to Kombucha called Jun […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Greenpoint Library Mural Winner Announced
After placing your votes, the winner of the Greenpoint Libary Mural Competition is Leslie Wood. The mural will be painted in early June.
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Tonight! Greenpoint Gallery Night (5/10)
Don’t forget that tonight, Friday May 10, 2013 is Greenpoint Gallery Night! From 6-9pm over a dozen galleries will be open for your art viewing pleasure. Download the map here. […]
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Go Green! Greenpoint & Riverkeeper Sweep – Two Eco-Friendly Events This Saturday (5/11)
Aside from its namesake, there is not a more appropriate place than Greenpoint to have two huge environmental events on the very same day. A neighborhood victimized with a long […]