The Historic Districts Council (HDC), New York’s city-wide advocate for historic buildings and neighborhoods, has just selected Greenpoint as one of the six neighborhoods to celebrate in 2013! Preservation Greenpoint–a […]
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Mulchfest: Annual Tree Abandonment & Slaughter – This Weekend! (1/12 & 13) – VIDEO!
Don’t trash your tree, abandon it at McCarren Park, where it will be slaughtered in a chipper in the spirit of Christmas! Mulchfest takes place Sat. & Sun. January 12-13th […]
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Saturday Birds in McGolrick Park! Hermit Thrush!
Yesterday morning’s walk to the farmers market brought some good bird sightings! It started with a Red Bellied Woodpecker battling with a starling for access to a cavity in a […]
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Adopt Swiss! Greenpoint Pit Puppy for adoption
In addition to organizing the Greenpointer’s Sandy Benefit for Adopt NY, my roommate and I opened up our apartment to foster an amazing pup after Sandy. I thought I would share info […]
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Greenpoint Homeless Shelter On Milton St; Residents Less Than Thrilled
If you live in Greenpoint, you are aware of the homeless population. As it gets considerably colder, the need for warm shelter is of great importance. I recently received an […]
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CONTRIBUTORS WANTED – MEET WED. 1/2
Greenpointers.com is seeking writers and photographers for 2013. If you love Greenpoint and write/photograph in the areas of local news, art, music, food, fashion, environment, politics, history, events – then […]
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INTRODUCING 2013 WRITER’S FUND – SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Dear Greenpointers, I hope you had a great holiday season and wish you a happy healthy New Year! It’s now time to look forward, make changes, grow and improve. I […]
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Nassau Ave: 2 Way Traffic & B48 Resume Tomorrow (12/28)
Per the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) flyers, Nassaue Ave will restore two-way traffic tomorrow (12/28)! Text from flyer: “Beginning on/about Friday, December 28, 2012, the NYC Department of Transportation […]
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Dog Found: “Chico” – Black Pit in Williamsburg – For Adoption
An animal loving Greenpointer found Chico, this adorable Black and White Pit Bull in Williamsburg, near Graham and Withers on Tuesday 12/18. Chico is an intact male, about 60 pounds, […]
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Fenced Off: McCarren Park News
Many have asked why McCarren Park is fenced off and it’s because they are repaving the paths. Have you noticed the giant puddles from all the rain? When it’s wet […]