Greenpointers, GROUP HUG! Aside from working hard all weekend to collect and distribute critical supplies to those in need after the devastation caused by Sandy, we have raised over $5000 […]
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Donation Hub: East River Tattoo – Monday 11/5
A message from East River Tattoo: “We will start collecting warm clothing and cleaning supplies for the Midlands victims of Staten Island, during store hours (2pm to 10pm) at East […]
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400 Lunches Needed For Frail Seniors Tomorrow (Monday 11/5) Via Greenpoint Soup Kitchen
Message from Pastor Ann: “We just got a request from Councilman Brad Lander’s office: 400 lunches are needed for medically frail seniors staying in the shelter at the Armory. We […]
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Gas Shortages In Greenpoint & Brooklyn
There is a gas shortage in Brooklyn and it’s not pretty. As of early this morning, the lines at Greenpoint gas stations were blocks long, many were livery cabs, which […]
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DONATE TODAY AT UNION POOL FOR STATEN ISLAND RELIEF UNTIL 6PM
Union Pool (484 Union Ave) is having a Hurricane Relief Drive For Staten Island Today Sunday 11/4 from 1-6pm: * Just updated:Â need baby food & formula, first aid supplies and […]
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“Abnormal” Monday Commute From Greenpoint & Williamsburg
As if commuting from Greenpoint were ever normal, there is no G train service and there is no timetable for restoring service. The L train is not running to Manhattan. […]
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Donation/Volunteer Opportunities for Sunday: CALL AHEAD & Don’t Raid Your Closets! Boxes Needed!
Information from The Brooklyn Kitchen Website: • The Brooklyn Kitchen is No Longer accepting donations and no longer needs volunteers. (If you are a collection or DROPOFF POINT/COLLECTION CENTER  The […]
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Communities Connected : Proud to be a Greenpointer
I spent all of yesterday out and about in the Greenpoint/Williamsburg area and the sense of comradery I experienced was inspired, sincere and so special to me. The blood drive in […]
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Getting Out and Around in Greenpoint
If it’s too far to walk or bike… SUBWAY Subway recovery MAP (as of November 3) G Train Completely suspended. No surprise, it’s the G! L Train Partial service is in operation between Broadway […]