Greenpointers is planning a Soup Bowl Fundraiser for Greenpoint Soup Kitchen & Food Pantry at EAT (124 Meserole Ave) on Sunday 11/18 from 4-6pm. *** We are looking for soup bowl […]
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
10 Lessons Greenpoint (and NYC) Can Learn From #Sandy
Good morning, Greenpoint! Over a year ago when I wrote my first post, I did not imagine how important this website would be in critical times – such as Hurricane […]
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#sandy is gone; Greenpoint cleans-up / halloween / volunteer info (updates)
“What a weather!” as my Nonna would say. Greenpoint, we are moving forward and cleaning up. It’s great to see businesses opening and Greenpointers walking around safely. The Mayor has […]
Posted inCommunity, Eat & Drink
Open Greenpoint Spots For Food & Drink
We have a long thread on Greenpointers Facebook. Continue to check there for updates. Many local businesses are opening serving stir crazy Greenpointers. Thanks you baristas and food service heroes! […]
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#sandy has left; updated from Mayor
Sandy is clearly one of the most devastating storms NYC has ever seen. But the storm has passed and Greenpoint, Brooklyn – we were pretty lucky! Updates (via @NYCMayorsOffice) – […]
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#sandy aftermath Greenpoint
Please stay out of parks! It is probably the most dangerous place you can be. Avoid walking under trees as many still might fall or drop big branches. Look up. […]
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Greenpoint #sandy Flooding Photos
Our Instagram friend Daniel O’Neill @pixelatedfuture sent us this photo essay of Greenpoint flooding from last night in what looks like North Greenpoint near Clay. I have asked him to […]
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Post #Sandy Greenpoint
Good morning Greenpoint! I hope everyone is safe and dry. Many of our neighbors experienced serious flooding and have lost power and Internet. The first confirmed injury from tree occurred […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Adelina’s Rice Balls Brunch
Mary Ann and I usually do ladies brunch (she’s a riot!) but last weekend we decided to invite the boys and met at Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint Ave), which was just rated […]
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#Sandy Landfall Imminent; Updates
As Hurricane Sandy makes landfall, approaching at around 30mph with wind speeds up to 90mph, we have not yet seen the worst of the storm. We can’t stress enough to […]