Recently a writer doing research on a book about Greenpoint interviewed me about life in Greenpoint and the Polish community came up. I explained how unique NYC is in that […]
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 inEat & Drink
SALO: Tatsulok Filipino Pop-Up Dinner (3/24)
Did you know that the The Philippines has three main regions, Luzon, Visaya and Mindanao, and that each region has different traditional dishes? At the upcoming Tatsulok, which means three […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Fracking Moratorium For Two Years: Praise The Lord…
…or praise people with common sense who care more about the safety and well being of citizens and our environment than making gas companies richer. As announced on Joe Lentol’s […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Public Walk-Thru at Greenpoint Hotel After Tenants File Action For Deplorable Conditions – Tomorrow 3/6
The “Greenpoint Hotel” slumlord is about to get his ass handed to him by 30 of his tenants. Greg Hanlon at St. Nick’s Alliance emailed that tomorrow Wednesday March 6, […]
Posted inCulture, Sunday Snaps
SUNDAY SNAPS: MAC N’ CHEESE
Some random but complimentary images from our #greenpointers Instagram hashtag. Send us all your Greenpoint photos to be featured on Sunday Snaps!
Posted inEvents
Sunday Supper #3 – This Sunday at Diamond! (3/3) – SOLD OUT
Sunday Supper #3: Tickets Still Available! Sunday Supper Club Tickets are still available for the third installment of Greenpointers Sunday Supper. Join Chef Annie Berger on March 3, 2013, from 7-9pm […]
Posted inLost & Found, News
“Let’s Make Out” : Artwork Found at Lorimer G
A thoughtful reader emailed: “I found someone’s artwork rolled up in brown paper at the Lorimer G platform heading towards Greenpoint last week … The prints inside say let’s make […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Paulie Gee Ricotta Pie Winner: Ricotta Be Kidding Me
There are two winners for the ricotta pie that Paulie Gee needed some help naming. Winner #1 is Meghan O with “Ricotta Be Kidding Me!” (Email me at greenpointers at […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Born Again: Buildmore, Maletz & Wilkin Survive & Reinvent (Closing Reception 3/1)
When I previewed Calico Brooklyn’s show titled Born Again, featuring the works of Thomas Buildmore, Allison Maletz, and Charles Wilkin, it was easy to find the theme of reuse and reinvention in collage artist Wilkin’s enlarged […]
Posted inUncategorized
Call For Artists: Greenpoint Library Mural (Deadline: 2/28)
Call For Mural Artists: Greenpoint Library – Deadline 2/28 Imagine your work painted on the side of the Greenpoint Library! Get creative, Greenpoint! This is a great opportunity to show […]