Do we all agree that spring sucks this year? Those electric blue skies, humping brown birds, bursting daffodils and even blooming cherry blossoms – but the damn cold won’t quit! […]
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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Greenpoint Portrait: Warren Baker
It seems like everywhere I go I run into a Greenpointer – even in Hawley, Pennsylvania. We stopped into a “sub” shop called Fluff’s, (what a name!) and enjoyed a […]
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McGolrick Park’s Down to Earth Farmers Market Returns This Sunday, 4/7!
And…WE’RE BACK! This Sunday, April 7th, McGolrick Park’s Down to Earth Farmers Market begins its second season at the corner of Russell St and Nassau Ave. The market will run every Sunday […]
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Crest Art Show Call For Artists (Deadline 5/30)
It’s that time of year again. One of the most fun art festivals in North Brooklyn is accepting artwork from now until May 5, 2013. All mediums are accepting as […]
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“Put Your Money Where You Put Your Mouse Clicks” Writer’s Fund Reaches Over $900 – Goal $5000
First, I’d like to welcome aboard Tony Luib, who has been hired as a Managing Editor for Greenpointers.com! His organization skills are pretty insane. And you all know Victoria, right? […]
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What to do with $1 Million? Participatory Budgeting Voting Begins Tonight (4/1 thru 4/7)
You have the next seven days to vote on how $1 million dollars should be invested in neighborhoods that include Greenpoint & Williamsburg. Projects include technology upgrades at PS31, restoration […]
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Bibimbop & Iron Maiden: Korean Menu Debuts At Greenpoint’s No Name Bar Today (4/1)
You’ve been asking and now we’re telling! A new Korean menu, inspired by owner Jessica Wertz’s mother’s homestyle cooking is debuting today at No Name Bar (597 Manhattan Ave). Â No […]
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Meatball Slapdown at Brooklyn Brewery (4/4)
On Thursday, April 4th, 2013 from 7-10pm at Brooklyn Brewery (79 No. 11th St) – The Brooklyn Kitchen & The Brooklyn Grange present The 4th Annual Meatball Slapdown. For $50, taste the […]
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North Brooklyn Boat Club First Public Meeting of 2013 (4/2)
They can’t promise dolphins, but the North Brooklyn Boat Club is launching into 2013 and urging YOU! “land-lubbers,” to learn what will be happening both, on the water, and ashore, […]
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Greenpoint Old School Easter Bunny
This vintage Easter Bunny decoration with his nest? filled with plastic eggs adorns a window on Driggs Ave. Have a sweet day!