Sandy is clearly one of the most devastating storms NYC has ever seen. But the storm has passed and Greenpoint, Brooklyn – we were pretty lucky! Updates (via @NYCMayorsOffice) – […]
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#sandy aftermath Greenpoint
Please stay out of parks! It is probably the most dangerous place you can be. Avoid walking under trees as many still might fall or drop big branches. Look up. […]
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Greenpoint #sandy Flooding Photos
Our Instagram friend Daniel O’Neill @pixelatedfuture sent us this photo essay of Greenpoint flooding from last night in what looks like North Greenpoint near Clay. I have asked him to […]
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Post #Sandy Greenpoint
Good morning Greenpoint! I hope everyone is safe and dry. Many of our neighbors experienced serious flooding and have lost power and Internet. The first confirmed injury from tree occurred […]
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#Sandy Landfall Imminent; Updates
As Hurricane Sandy makes landfall, approaching at around 30mph with wind speeds up to 90mph, we have not yet seen the worst of the storm. We can’t stress enough to […]
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Up Shits Creek: Sandy Is A Toxic Shit Storm For Greenpoint, Too (Caution: Standing Water Is Unsafe)
New York Magazine recently updated an article about the threat Hurricane Sandy poses to areas with toxic waterways like Gowanus: A dome of water would travel from Upper New York Bay, through […]
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Missing Cat & Frankenrooster Found (not kidding!)
It’s terrible to lose a pet, but during hurricanes it’s even worse. Greenpointers is dedicated to helping lost pets find their homes, so send us any photos and all information […]
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Rising East River, Zone A Greenpoint Flooding Begins
If you were wondering why you had to evacuate, here is why. The East River is rising and Zone A is beginning to flood. Please evacuate if you can. Be […]
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How Many Seconds Before You Die? McGuinness Blvd. Crossing Guide
This isn’t a joke. Crossing McGuinness Blvd. can often be a near death experience and for some deadly. A speed survey confirmed that speeding cars are out of control with over 66% […]
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Hurricane Safety Checklist
Hurricane Sandy is coming whether we like it or not. Here are a few simple things to do to be prepared: • If you are in Zone A, you MUST […]