Things are getting back to normal but the more I look around, the more I realize how lucky we all are here in Greenpoint. Tomorrow we will have a comprehensive […]
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Town Square Halloween Parade 2012
This past Saturday that picturesque thoroughfare Manhattan Avenue was blocked by people double parking descended on by tiny-and-medium sized revelers representing for this year’s Town Square Halloween Parade. Marchers braved […]
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Getting Around NYC From Greenpoint Post Hurricane Sandy – Updates
Here is an alarming map of the NYC transit system created by Zach Van Schouwen (Via Gothamist) and here is a link to the actual MTA Map, which is not as […]
Posted inArt, Community, Events
CALL FOR POTTERS: GREENPOINT SOUP KITCHEN FUNDRAISER 11/18
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 […]
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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 […]