Union Pool (484 Union Ave) is having a Hurricane Relief Drive For Staten Island Today Sunday 11/4 from 1-6pm: * Just updated: need baby food & formula, first aid supplies and […]
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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
Sandy Relief Blues Benefit Tonight (11/4) @ Trash Bar
Blues for Sandy Concert tonight at Trash Bar (256 Grand St) in Williamsburg at 8pm with music by Nowadays, Lizzie & The Makers Plus a Blues Jam. $5, all proceeds […]
Posted inCommunity, News
“Abnormal” Monday Commute From Greenpoint & Williamsburg
As if commuting from Greenpoint were ever normal, there is no G train service and there is no timetable for restoring service. The L train is not running to Manhattan. […]
Posted inPets
Pet Food Drive & Cat Adoption Event Today on Graham Ave
Today, Sunday 11/4, Muddy Paws (447 Graham Ave) is having a Pet Food Drive & Cat Adoption Event from 2-6pm. Bring pet food and supplies to be donated to neighbors who […]
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Donation/Volunteer Opportunities for Sunday: CALL AHEAD & Don’t Raid Your Closets! Boxes Needed!
Information from The Brooklyn Kitchen Website: • The Brooklyn Kitchen is No Longer accepting donations and no longer needs volunteers. (If you are a collection or DROPOFF POINT/COLLECTION CENTER The […]
Posted inCommunity, Eat & Drink
Seeking Local Restaurants to Prepare Hot Food To Go To Rockaway Monday Morning
Message from Yummy Eats’ Joseph Yoon: I’m looking for restaurants in Greenpoint/Williamsburg to donate trays of food to be served in the Rockaways on Monday (11/5) and later in the […]
Posted inCommunity, Events
Dog Masquerade & Food Drive 11/11 (Russell Bet. Driggs & Nassau) – Help Our Pets!
Join fellow Greenpointers for a Dog Masquerade and Food Drive Sunday 11/11 from 1-4pm. Russell St (bet. Nassau & Driggs) will be closed for for this event. Pups are asked […]
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Sandy Relief Online Raffle Begins Today!
In order to raise money for Hurricane Sandy Relief, we felt we could have the biggest impact and raise the most funds by reaching out to our huge local audience […]
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More #Sandy Donation D/O Locations in Greenpoint
Today Saturday 11/3 Saint Vitus (1120 Manhattan Ave) 2-5pm – Overflow for Brooklyn Kitchen donation space for Rockaways Relief. McCarren Park Greenmarket 8am-1pm, Collecting bags of market produce in addition […]
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Local Greenpointers Accepting Rockways Donations Tonight & Tomorrow ( no clothing please)
Greenpointers Contributor Michael Glennon and his friend Holly Butler are accepted donation at their residence located at 66 Nassau Ave #2. They will be there tonight (Friday 11/2) until 2am […]