You know we have no problem picking favorites at Greenpointers, and Gunfight! is our favorite Brooklyn and Greenpoint band. Come see Gunfight! play at the upcoming Brain Cave Festival and […]
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Greenpoint Portrait: Jessica Wertz (No Name Bar) / Korean Menu Coming… (4/1)
This week’s portrait revived my love for photography. I do it everyday, like a copying machine, product after product. I am happy as long as my eye is in the […]
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Meet the Brooklyn Band: Dead Stars – Show Tonight! (3/28)
Dead Stars have been gaining popularity in the four years they’ve been rockin’ and rollin’ around the neighborhood, thanks to energetic live shows and a refreshingly unpretentious approach to making […]
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Cotton Candy Brain: Wall Street Coach Invades Greenpoint (and my brain)
As I sat on my couch staring at my navy blue wall, I began my career coaching session with Kim Ann Curtin, who is known as The Wall Street Coach. […]
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Tough Decision – Vote For Greenpoint Library Mural! (Deadline 4/4)
This is going to be a hard one. After 40 submissions, the Friends of the Greenpoint Library have selected 4 finalists and it’s time for you to put in your […]
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Sunday Snaps: Oh That Greenpoint Siding!
I remember having a conservation with a architectural historian about Greenpoint. He remarked at how beautiful our landmarked blocks are and I said, “how about landmarking the siding? That is […]
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The GreenPoint Pick Up : The Good Dater
I like to think of myself as a “good dater” – I converse easily (with a wall, if need be), am easy-going, and can survive any awkward situation I’m thrown […]
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Clay Space Turn 7! Tonight (3/22)
Clay Space 1205 celebrates 7 years of community and creativity! Tonight, Friday March 22, 2013 from 6-9pm, join Clay Space (1205 Manhattan Ave) for a group show of former and […]
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Microbudget Indie “Chicken” Has Love for Greenpoint
We see them everywhere: on our streets, in our parks and sometimes in our bars and restaurants. Film shoots are a guaranteed daily encounter on the streets of Greenpoint. And […]
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Little Poland Just Like Dublin: Happy St. Patrick’s Day From Apollo St!
Here is an excerpt from an interesting article in Voices of NY about an Irishman who admires the Polish community in Greenpoint: “…living among Poles reminds McDonagh of Ireland. Greenpoint, […]