According to NYCEDC blog: “Helping to assist thousands impacted by Hurricane Sandy in the Rockaways, Mayor Bloomberg, New York City Economic Development Corporation and Seastreak today announced a partnership to […]
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 inCommunity, Events, News
Rockaways Ride Saturday (11/10) // Plus Bike Deals For Greenpointers
With the ongoing gas shortage and damage and delays to our public transportation system caused by Hurricane Sandy, do your fellow New Yorkers and yourself a favor and bike! In […]
Posted inCommunity, News, Uncategorized
#HelpRockaway: Rockaway Renegades
Rockaway Renegades are an all volunteer based, direct action group committed to the cleanup and relief effort currently underway in the Rockaways following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Sandy. […]
Posted inCulture, Events, Shopping
Sunday’s Brooklyn Vintage Crawl Round-Up (11/11)
Greenpointers is extremely proud to be a sponsor for this Sunday’s (11/11; 12-8pm) Brooklyn Vintage Crawl, when you can shop and bar hop and get amazing deals on Brooklyn’s best […]
Posted inCommunity, News
L Train Running BK to NYC; Gas Guzzlers Forced To Share
According to @NYCmayorsOffice: – L train is running every ten minutes between Manhattan and Brooklyn! – The gas shortage is a serious enough problem that “starting at 6AM tomorrow drivers […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Where to Go: Dine Out Williamsburg (and Greenpoint) Today! Support Sandy Relief Efforts
There are a ton of restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Williamsburg and Greenpoint that are participating in Dine Out Williamsburg, in which they pledge to donate a percentage of […]
Posted inCommunity, News
* Volunteer at Soup Kitchen * Like Now * (136 Milton St) *
Via Pastor Ann: “Food truck with 20 pallets of food due to arrive any time. If you can volunteer, please come on out to 136 Milton St. ASAP. Thanks!”
Posted inEvents, What's Happening?
Lots of Sandy Relief Benefits For Pets & People: What’s Happening Greenpoint? (11/7-11/14)
There are more events in our weekly calendar. Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 11/7 ♥ Butchery Rockaways Fundraiser @ Brooklyn Kitchen (100 Frost St) 6:30pm, $20, Meat Hook’s Sara Bigelow butchers a half steer, […]
Posted inCommunity, News
East River Ferry at India St Running
Via @EastRiverFerry “Greenpoint is OPEN!”
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G TRAINING RUNNING BABY
According to MTA.info: “Limited  train service has resumed from the Court Square Station to the Church Avenue Station.” You never thought you loved the G so much!