A reader alerted me to this AMNY article about Greenpointer Dana Lauren Bonanno, which reports: Police are searching for a Brooklyn woman who sent panicked text messages to friends and […]
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Get Your Compost On at Olive St Community Garden Today & Next Saturday (7/27 & 8/3)
Help build a compost area at the Olive St Community Garden (Olive & Powers St) from 10am-4pm – this and next Saturday 7/27 & 8/3/13. Learn about waste reduction and […]
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Dumont Owner Colin Devlin Commits Suicide
As reported in the Wall Street Journal: Colin Devlin, owner of some of the most beloved Williamsburg restaurants – Dumont, Dumont Burger and the recently closed Dressler was found dead […]
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Big Snow’s Co-Owner Yoni David Shot; Venue Closes
Greenpointers is a big fan of the DIY venue Big Snow Buffalo Lodge (89 Varet St) and we were very saddened to hear of the unfortunate shooting of Yoni David […]
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Update: Found – Urgent Silver Alert: Missing Older Person in Greenpoint (SHARE!)
Update: Uncle Anibal was found by the police. He was admitted to Bellevue Hospital after a fall. We wish him a quick and healthy recovery! Reader Jaci Hirschfield is missing […]
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McGolrick Park Punks Vandalize, Start Fires & Assault Dogs
I was a bit put off when I saw a bunch of trees in McGolrick earlier this week wrapped in caution tape. I later found out that it marks trees […]
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It’s F’ing Hot! Cool Off Greenpoint
Aside from sitting in a/c watching Twin Peaks, which I recommend (aka heaven!) – here are other ways to stay cool in this motherf’in’ heat: • Take a dip! The McCarren Park Pool is […]
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GREAT! G Train Receives A Report Card: More Cars During Peak Hours
The G train has been reviewed by the MTA and there are promises for improvement. As we know the northern section of the G (between Greenpoint Ave & LIC) was damaged during Sandy […]
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Reminder: No G Between Greenpoint Ave & Court Sq. This Weekend
From MTA Weekender: Reminder: due to Sandy Recovery work there are no trains between Nassau Av and Court Sq. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service. Manhattan Ave shuttle buses run […]
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Man Urinates Onto G Train Track And Is Killed
It isn’t an urban legend, according to DNA Info: A man was killed after being electrocuted Monday morning while walking on the tracks near the Broadway G train stop … Matthew Zeno, 30, and […]