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Milton St Homeless Respite Meeting Recap
On Thursday 1/24, a crowd of nearly forty Greenpointers gathered at Greenpoint Church to discuss the recently opened Homeless Respite. Pastor Ann asked that all press and bloggers reveal the publication […]
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Rally For The G Train With Rider’s Alliance – Sun 1/27
Many Greenpointers complain endlessly about the poor service on the G Line. Do something about it! And enjoy free hot chocolate! Join Rider’s Alliance at a rally for better G […]
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Human Rights Campaign: This Week’s Market Cause
Every week at the Greenpoint McCarren Greenmarket, aside from dropping off compost and textiles and buying local seasonal vegetables you have the opportunity to meet a representative from a cause […]
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Flammable Tap Water? Free Screening of Gasland @ IndieScreen on Saturday 1/26
A totally worthwhile and educational thing to do on a Saturday: Via GWAPP: “NAGG will be joining Riverkeeper for a screening of the documentary film “Gasland” at IndieScreen (289 Kent […]
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Open Forum Re: Milton St Respite Tonight 1/24
Sorry for this last minute update (I was in Florida for 2 weeks!), but tonight Thursday, 1/24 at 7pm at Greenpoint Reformed Church (136 Milton St) there will be an […]
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10 Ways To Help Prevent Getting & Giving The Flu
Good Morning Flu York. Have you already gotten it? (Share in the comments.) Or are you paralyzed with the fear of getting it? It’s bad out there and everyone is […]
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Jabba The Banks
Have you ever noticed how many banks we have to choose from in our little downtown area of Greenpoint, Brooklyn? South of Greenpoint Avenue, on Manhattan Avenue, our banking options […]
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Free Puppy? Attention Dog Owners!
This is an important message to dog owners who love their dogs: Don’t leave your dog tied up outside. Please! No matter how desperate you are for a roll of […]
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Counting Our Homeless – An Annual Controversy
Each year, in the dead of winter, the Department of Homeless Services sends volunteers – as many as 2,000- to less-than-scenic neighborhoods around the city to do a hand-count of […]