In a post on Greenpoint Church website on 2/10 it was announced that the shelter on Milton St has ended and will move to Ascension on Java St: “The past […]
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 inEvents
The Little Top Circus & Medicine Show – This Sat (2/23)!
Calling the low, the weak, and the ungodly! Gather near, ye faithless, ye mentally infirm and spiritually bereft! This is the end of days and that rumble in the distance […]
Posted inSunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps: Wizard Skull
While on a walk in South Williamsburg I saw this amazing Egyptian Ronald McDonald wheat paste by Wizard Skull. Of course I instagrammed it and Wizard Skull sent me more […]
Posted inCulture, Events, Shopping
Williamsburg Fashion Weekend Begins Tonight! (2/15-2/16)
We love Williamsburg Fashion weekend which begins tonight! The 12th season of Williamsburg Fashion Weekend will be held on February 15th and 16th at 50 No. 3rd St. Tickets are $10 in advance, […]
Posted inEvents
Investigating the Banker St “Golden Nugget” Triangle & Animal-Shaped Children’s Sandwiches: Sun (2/17)
Ever wonder about that little triangle of land on Nassau in Greenpoint with the “Golden Nugget” RV on it? And who the hell lives in there? You can meet the “caretaker” […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Greenpoint Landing: Bloomberg’s Plan To Create A “New” Greenpoint Community
Miami, Brooklyn is coming to Greenpoint. And it aint’ perty. Did you know we are lacking in community here? In his recent State of The City 2013 address, Mike Bloomberg […]
Posted inCulture, Shopping
Last Minute V-Day Pop-Up – Flowers & Jewelry on Dobbin St Until 8pm Tonight (2/14)
Ensure your yearly BJ; don’t go home empty-handed on Valentine’s Day. A great pop-up near Greenpointers’ studio is happening now. The shared studio of Fay Andrada Jewelry and Nicolette Camille […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Seal The Deal Meals For Valentine’s Day (Dos & Don’ts)
There is a reason that Valentine’s Day ranks as the 11th day of the year when people watch the least amount of porn. It’s because we are trying to get […]
Posted in52 Portraits
Portrait Week #7: Jon Pywell (Greenpointers’ Boyfriend)
This week, the most appropriate Greenpointer for the weekly portrait series is my love Jon Pywell, who is a “ghost contributor” to the website. We met as neighbors on Kingsland […]
Posted inDeals, News
Become Greenpointers’ Studio Mate; Space Available at Dobbin Project Space
The amazing space that is the home of Greenpointers has a spot opening up for a new studio mate. I can honestly say that I love working there. The other […]