We Greenpointers absolutely love riding on the East River Ferry, but what happened this morning around 9am at the India St pier is very unsettling. The Daily News reported that […]
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How Racist is Greenpoint?
We recently received a somewhat disturbing email from a reader. Local Greenpointer, Sabrina Stein, was walking home on Calyer Street last week in the late afternoon with her headphones on, […]
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Greenpoint Power Couples – Ann & Jen, Greenpoint Reformed Church
The next love story in our Valentine’s Day series is courtesy of Rev. Ann Kansfield and Rev. Jennifer Aull, who are co-pastors at Greenpoint Reformed Churchon Milton Street. Jen is also […]
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Greenpoint Power Couples – Dave & Alex, The Diamond
Many of us in Greenpoint have enjoyed a nightcap at The Diamond on Franklin Street – but did you know that a husband and wife team is behind this awesome […]
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Greenpoint Power Couples – Nicole & Brian, The Splendid Spoon
Our Valentine’s Day nod to power partnerships continues with Nicole and Brian Chaszar of The Splendid Spoon, Greenpoint’s own plant-based soupery.
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Greenpoint Power Couples – Grace (Design*Sponge) & Julia (food writer)
In this couple’s own words about their professional pursuits in Greenpoint, pioneering blogger Grace Bonney humbly says, “I run a website about design;” her talented wife, Julia Turshen, answers in […]
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Greenpoint Power Couples – Mary (Kill Devil Hill) & Patrick (Duke’s Liquor Box)
As Valentine’s Day inches closer, here’s our next local power couple to share their love story with us: Mary Brockman, owner and operator of Kill Devil Hill, and Patrick Dacy, […]
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These Pets Need a Home!
Dog Habitat, a local rescue group, just gave us the heads up that they have a cat and dog in need in need of good homes, either via adoptees or […]
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Local Volunteer Opportunity @ Church of the Ascension
The holidays are over, but now that the swell of volunteers has come and gone, extra hands are always needed. The Church of the Ascension (127 Kent St) is moving […]
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Save the Date! CAG Meeting (2/6)
Mark your calendars, Greenpointers. The next Newton Creek Community Advisory Group (CAG) meeting is coming up soon on Thursday 2/6 at the McCarren Play Center (776 Lorimer, right near the […]