Things are shakin’ up on the west end of Manhattan Ave! Known for its host of bars, bodegas, and Polish markets, the bustling avenue is now quickly becoming a locus […]
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Make LIC Flea & Food Part Of Your Labor Day Weekend
(Sponsored) Add the LIC Flea & Food to your Labor Day Weekend staycation plans and get a taste of what Metro New York has dubbed the #1 Market in NYC […]
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The Nomad Truck: Fit for a Gypsy Warrior Queen
If Stevie Nicks had a pixie daughter, her closet would look like The Nomad Truck. Aztec print shirts, sleek side-slit maxi skirts, lace crop tops, rough and tumble quartz and […]
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Shiny and New – Line & Label
Open since June, Kate O’Riley’s store Line & Label, sandwiched between Fox and Fawn Vintage and Enid’s, is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The store’s light and airy (restrained […]
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Greenpointers’ Street Safety Tips! Plus Community Safety Meeting Monday (8/19)
It’s easy to forget that Greenpoint is situated in a massive city, especially when we feel as safe in our neighborhood as we do. But, that’s just it–we live in […]
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Sample Sale at Dobbins Mews Today (8/3)
As I was leaving the HQ yesterday, one of the neighbors popped in to let me know about a Sample Sale at Dobbins Mews (50 Dobbin St) going on today […]
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“Retail is Secondary” Chat with Interior Designer Kevin Jakob of BKLYN Curated in Greenpoint
While on one of my wanderings on Franklin St, I walked into the new home interiors shop called Bklyn Curated (88 Franklin St). My eyes were happily devouring all of […]
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SKINNYFATTIES: Meet Greenpoint Designer Joshua Adam Brueckner
Every great company starts with a great story. Greenpointer Joshua Adam Brueckner lost his job and needed to find a new one, but he didn’t have any money to buy […]
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High Valley Books: Vintage Fashion Magazines in Greenpoint
I had the pleasure of visiting High Valley Books, a store run by Bill Hall, located at 882 Lorimer St in Greenpoint. I found out about this bookstore accidentally while […]
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Shopping Roundup: Best Ways to Rep Greenpoint
Whether gifting an out-of-towner with a bit of local flair, or you just want to show off your neighborhood pride, repping Greenpoint is sure to get you major street cred. […]