Pumpkins are rotting, leaves are disappearing and that damn bitter winter wind begins whipping down city streets. Nighttime temps are down in the 30s. There’s a frost alert on my […]
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NYC FAIL: LIC’s 5Pointz Destroyed – All For Luxury High Rises
In a tragic turn of events for the street art community worldwide and the general soul of NYC, 5Pointz’s exterior walls and the works of over 1500 international artists was […]
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That’s a BIG FISH! Brooklyn Fishing Derby 2013 Winner Announced!
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 […]