Greenpointers seeks raffle prize donations from local businesses for Sandy Relief Online Fundraiser, which has begun and will end Sunday November 11, 2012 at 11:59pm. Raffles will cost $10. Raffles […]
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, News
Help Clean North Brooklyn Boat Club Yard Tomorrow – Saturday 11/3
A message from North Brooklyn Boat Club: “As you can probably imagine, our beloved Broadway Stages Boatyard was thoroughly flooded earlier this week when Hurricane Sandy hit. Water filled all […]
Posted inNews, Pets
Foster Shelter Pets Before They Are Killed (Via District Dog)
A message from District Dog: “PLEASE HELP. I know a lot of you are dealing with personal losses and already helping friends who lost everything. But if you can find […]
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Finding Words: On #Sandy: From Father Merz’s latest “In Touch” – Ascension Church
On #Sandy: From Fr. Merz’s latest “In Touch” – Please read and consider sharing: “I think it is worthwhile to appreciate how dis/reorienting events like these can be for each […]
Posted inEat & Drink
A Reason To Wait: All of Five Leaves Profits Today Are Being Donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief
Aside from some of the most delicious food, there is another amazing reason to wait in line for a meal at Five Leaves. All of Five Leaves profits today are […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Give Blood In Williamburg Tomorrow (11/3); Schedule An Appointment To Save A Life
I just got the best email ever that said, “Thank You For Scheduling An Appointment To Save A Life.” Since last weekend, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has had to […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Soup Bowl Fundraiser at EAT Sunday 11/18; Reserve Your Bowl!
On Sunday November 18, 2012 from 4-6pm Greenpointers is organizing a Soup Bowl Fundraiser at EAT (124 Meserole Ave). Guests can choose a handmade bowl* donated from a local potter, […]
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Greenpoint’s #Sandy Updates: Clean-Up, Travel Info, Schools Open Monday
Things are getting back to normal but the more I look around, the more I realize how lucky we all are here in Greenpoint. Tomorrow we will have a comprehensive […]
Posted inWalks Of Inspiration
Greenpoint’s Most Beautiful Blocks!
With all the devastation from Hurricane Sandy, let’s enjoy some photos of Greenpoint’s most beautiful blocks! What is your favorite block in Greenpoint? GUERNSEY ST RUSSELL ST KENT ST MILTON […]
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Getting Around NYC From Greenpoint Post Hurricane Sandy – Updates
Here is an alarming map of the NYC transit system created by Zach Van Schouwen (Via Gothamist) and here is a link to the actual MTA Map, which is not as […]