On Thursday 1/24, a crowd of nearly forty Greenpointers gathered at Greenpoint Church to discuss the recently opened Homeless Respite. Pastor Ann asked that all press and bloggers reveal the publication […]
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
The Water Table: Brooklyn Dinner Cruise
Don’t call it a booze cruise. The Water Table is a three hour dining cruise with plans to embark this summer from Greenpoint and serve a selection of two of […]
Posted inCulture
Greenpointers Weigh In On Girls (The Show) Via Vulture
Video by NY Mag’s Vulture on what “real” Greenpointers think about Girls.
Posted inNews, The Hook-Up
Gowanus Dolphin; Milton St Respite, Condom Sex; Bushwick Attacks: The Hook-Up 1/25
• Sad News: Gowanus Dolphin Dies (HuffPost) and jokes on twitter (you know who you are) were not funny • Sandy Soil Contamination Study Begins via GWAAP • NYShitty’s Milton St Respite Meeting […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Rally For The G Train With Rider’s Alliance – Sun 1/27
Many Greenpointers complain endlessly about the poor service on the G Line. Do something about it! And enjoy free hot chocolate! Join Rider’s Alliance at a rally for better G […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Human Rights Campaign: This Week’s Market Cause
Every week at the Greenpoint McCarren Greenmarket, aside from dropping off compost and textiles and buying local seasonal vegetables you have the opportunity to meet a representative from a cause […]
Posted inArt, Events
tART Collective’s “Collectively Assembled” Opens at Arts@Renaissance Sat 1/26
This Saturday, January 26, 5-8pm, tART Collective’s “Collectively Assembled” opens at Arts@Renaissance (2 Kingsland Ave). The follows the Exquisite Corpse method through the feminist collective’s studios with each artist selecting […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Flammable Tap Water? Free Screening of Gasland @ IndieScreen on Saturday 1/26
A totally worthwhile and educational thing to do on a Saturday: Via GWAPP: “NAGG will be joining Riverkeeper for a screening of the documentary film “Gasland” at IndieScreen (289 Kent […]
Posted inEat & Drink, News
Carmine’s Original Pizza: Closed
Major bummer: Carmine’s Original Pizza (93 Norman Ave) has been shut down by the health department. Twitter friends @scallopdelion notified us @getdizzzy sent us the photo. I hope the issues […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Open Forum Re: Milton St Respite Tonight 1/24
Sorry for this last minute update (I was in Florida for 2 weeks!), but tonight Thursday, 1/24 at 7pm at Greenpoint Reformed Church (136 Milton St) there will be an […]