This Thanksgiving break, before you engorge yourself, help out at the Greenpoint Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry. Volunteers are needed for a wide variety of activities. The church will partner up […]
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
BrisketTown Opens Friday (11/16) in Williamsburg
I can’t believe I haven’t tried this brisket yet, but I have heard very good things! Daniel Delaney will be putting his money where his mouth is and putting brisket […]
Posted inEvents
Because We Can’t Stop: 18 Bands, Free Beer & Hugs: All Day Sandy Benefit at Public Assembly (11/18)
4 Brooklyn based concert promoters/bloggers have teamed up to put together an all-day Hurricane Sandy Benefit Public Assembly (70 North 6th St.) on Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 1-9pm. David Teller (BirdDog Promo / Delinquency), Brian Russ […]
Posted inWhat's Happening?
Greenpoint Keeps ‘Em Coming: Sandy Relief Benefits & Art – What’s Happening? (11/14-11/18)
There are more events in our weekly calendar. Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 11/14 • Training Tips for Rescue Dogs @ Empire of The Dog (415 Grand St) 7:30pm-9:30pm, FREE, Seminar with personal […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Selamat Pagi: The Other Greenpoint
My Dad Rocco was an Italian immigrant who grew up in Bushwick in the 50s. Other Italian immigrants settled in South Brooklyn, like Bensonhurst or Bayridge. Both areas regarded eachother […]
Posted inEvents
Dog Masquerade & Food Drive Photos
Sunday’s Dog Masquerade & Food Drive for #SandyRelief was really fun and hilarious. While many of the dogs were humiliated or handicapped by their costumes, others really enjoyed all the […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Sandy Relief Fundraiser Ends; Greenpointers raised over $10,000!
Greenpointers, as a community we have raised over $10,000 for Sandy Relief Efforts! We raised $9400 for New York Cares and $900 for Greenpoint Soup Kitchen! Great job! And the […]
Posted inArt, Culture
UpCycling Design Challenge Deadline 11/15
UncommonGoods, an online retailer that specializes in handmade, eco- friendly and uniquely designed gifts and accessories, is excited to announce the Upcycling Design Challenge, offering the opportunity to a new independent […]
Posted inCommunity, Events, News
Vintage Crawl, Dog Masquerade, FUCK. OFF. SANDY., Chili Cook Off: All #SandyRelief, All In A Greenpoint Sunday (Today 11/11)
Don’t miss these fun events this Sunday (11/11) for Hurricane Sandy Relief. Start off with the Brooklyn Vintage Crawl, which takes place in Williamsburg and Greenpoint from noon-8pm. Shop and […]
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Donate to #Sandy Rockaway Relief At Brooklyn Brewery This Weekend
Via @BrooklynBrewery: “…Accepting donations during all public hours this weekend (11/10-11/12) to be donated to the Rockaway Beach Surf Club. Please bring any and all of the foods listed below […]