When I first took over Greenpointers, Beverly, an original Greenpointer who now lives in Florida and stays connected through the website, wrote me one of the most inspiring messages about […]
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So Mayor Mike Took The Subway To Work: Feeling Safe After The Boston Marathon “Whatever” Attack
Our hearts truly go out to the people of Boston. After yesterday’s tragedy there, which was shortly followed by a man killed by the G Train in Greenpoint, many of […]
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McGolrick Park Farmers Market Opening Day Photo Recap
The McGolrick Park Farmer’s Market is back and better than ever – and the vegetables aren’t even harvested yet! There was meat, seafood, pickles, breads, nuts and of course pie! […]
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Google Reader Will Not Be Available After July 1, 2013: NOT Okay
Were you as perplexed and disappointed as I was to get this notification that Google Reader is closing down shop in July? Usage has declined, according to Google. Still I […]
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“Put Your Money Where You Put Your Mouse Clicks” Writer’s Fund Reaches Over $900 – Goal $5000
First, I’d like to welcome aboard Tony Luib, who has been hired as a Managing Editor for Greenpointers.com! His organization skills are pretty insane. And you all know Victoria, right? […]
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What to do with $1 Million? Participatory Budgeting Voting Begins Tonight (4/1 thru 4/7)
You have the next seven days to vote on how $1 million dollars should be invested in neighborhoods that include Greenpoint & Williamsburg. Projects include technology upgrades at PS31, restoration […]
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Greenpoint Old School Easter Bunny
This vintage Easter Bunny decoration with his nest? filled with plastic eggs adorns a window on Driggs Ave. Have a sweet day!
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1/2 Brooklyn’s Stylish Women Greenpointers, Liquor Curfew, Go Monsanto!, Rockaways Dome, Domino Video, Gay Marriage: The Hook-Up (3/30)
• Don’t worry the Sunday Night Liquor Curfew is not happening in Greenpoint! (Bushwick Daily) • But Silent Barn got a liquor license (Brokelyn)! • MoMA PS1 has installed a […]
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Cardwell Beach is Giving Away Free Digital Work This Summer!
Here is a great opportunity for a local business or startup! Cardwell Beach, a Brooklyn creative solutions and digital agency, is spending it’s Fridays going where very few marketing agencies […]
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Uh Oh! Coco is Reopening (3/22)
Thanks to our twitter buddy @boredvegetarian for taking this shot on the door of Coco66 that says they are reopening this Friday 3/22. She also wonders, “How long before they […]