We are pretty pumped about the Brooklyn Vintage Crawl happening this Saturday, April 27th, 2013 from noon-8pm! Not only is shopping vintage cooler and more uniquely stylish than buying cheaply […]
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
Birdwatching On Maspeth Creek Tomorrow (4/26)
Birding season is upon us! Our feathery friends are returning from their winter vacations and making nests and making babies! Man, I wish I didn’t have to go to dumb […]
Posted inCommunity, News
It’s Happening: Land-Use Review Begins For Greenpoint Landing; Public Meeting (5/6)
Things are getting real for Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed whopping 5,000-unit waterfront development called Greenpoint Landing. The ball is rolling and land-use review will begin this summer. Greenpoint as we know it will […]
Posted inCulture
Architect Ole Sondresen Designs Kickstarter Greenpoint HQ (Short Film)
Margarita Jimeno made this short documentary on architect Old Sondresen who is designing the Kickster HQ on Kent St in Greenpoint. His sustainable design is using 100% reused and recycled materials, […]
Posted inCommunity, News
(Not) Forgotten Greenpoint: “Taj Mahal For All The Birds… & Elvis!” – Beverly’s Memories & Karen None Of Your Business
When I first took over Greenpointers, Beverly, an original Greenpointer who now lives in Florida and stays connected through the website, wrote me one of the most inspiring messages about […]
Posted inArt, Culture, Events
Greenpoint Gallery Night (5/10)
Greenpointers is excited to announce Greenpoint Gallery Night on Friday May 10, 2013 from 6-9pm at over a dozen participating Greenpoint art galleries. All are welcome to stroll from gallery to […]
Posted inEvents
My Bollywood Dreams Come True Tonight at Beloved! (4/23)
Last night (out of nowhere!) I dreamt about the final scene in Slumdog Millionaire, when the entire cast breaks out into an amazing dance routine – and the best part […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Cannolis Are Overrated: Try A Sfogliatella at Milk and Roses
On a recent super top secret important Greenpointers business meeting, I needed some sweet and Lauren at Milk n’ Roses described an Italian pastry stuffed with cheese and flavored ever […]
Posted inCulture, Sunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps: Magnolia Trees in Brooklyn
Everyone goes nuts about the Cherry Blossoms, but the true stunners are the Magnolia Trees, which make the most glorious giant pink and white flowers that only last a week. […]
Posted inEvents
Java St Garden Earth Day BBQ / Potluck – Sunday (4/21)!!!
We made a blooper and posted that the Java St Garden Earth Day BBQ / Potluck is on Saturday but that is WRONG and we are sorry! We were just […]