While crossing over the East River during my daily ride on the East River Ferry, I would often see fishermen cast their lines into the dark polluted waters, hanging out on […]
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Bring Your Moves Greenpoint! McCarren Rink Opens Today! (11/15)
Doing an image search for “ice dancing” or “figure skating” makes me realize what honey badgers these people are. I won’t even mention the obvious. Sure they defy gravity and […]
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11.14.13 Mixtape // Psychic Twin
Is it worth commenting on the sudden resurgence in walking sleeping bags around the ‘point? Wait. Let synth-psych babes Psychic Twin offers this week’s mix to warm your bones. It’s […]
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Q & A with Greenpoint Artists
It was like gallery night all over again in Greenpoint, with five art shows opening last Friday. Instead of reviewing each show individually, I decided to play a little game. […]
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Brooklyn Vintage Crawl Recap
On November 2nd, the annual Brooklyn Vintage Crawl went into full swing. Emerging and established businesses in Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Bushwick joined in on the festivities, complete with a banging […]
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Exhibit: A Salon Takes the Stage
Art, beauty, expression. Exhibit: A Salon (182 Driggs Ave) is the hub of creativity with the seamless blending of a hair salon and art gallery. Get your inner rock maven on […]
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Future Mate: OKCupid Stories for the Drone Wars
When your children come in from a long day scavenging for food in the irradiated exurbs and ask for a story while the family is gathered around the meager rubbage […]
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COFFEE’S NIGHT OUT RECAP
Greenpointers was very proud to present the inaugural Coffee’s Night Out on Sunday evening, an idea conceived by smdlr coffee blogger Chermelle D. Williams. Greenpoint was buzzing with caffeine and […]
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Coming Soon: BÚÐIN, a Nordic Cafe, Bar, and Design Shop on Greenpoint Avenue
Locals have been buzzing about the forthcoming bar, cafe, and design store, BÚÐIN, making its debut in the neighborhood come December. We sat down with co-owners Crystal Pei and Elliot […]
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Coffee’s Night Out is TONIGHT! (11/10)
Just when you thought your Sunday socializing ended at brunch, we bring you Coffee’s Night Out at participating coffee shops in Greenpoint, tonight, November 10, 2013 from 5-8pm. Your coffee […]