“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley: In Search of America We know it is cold out […]
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Jabba The Banks
Have you ever noticed how many banks we have to choose from in our little downtown area of Greenpoint, Brooklyn? South of Greenpoint Avenue, on Manhattan Avenue, our banking options […]
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No More Puddle Jumping In McCarren’s “Hipster Lake” … for now
According to DNAinfo, the $930,000 project to fix what is called “Hipster Lake” in McCarren Park will be completed by the summer. The plan is to “rebuild paths and add drains […]
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Free Puppy? Attention Dog Owners!
This is an important message to dog owners who love their dogs: Don’t leave your dog tied up outside. Please! No matter how desperate you are for a roll of […]
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Best Polish Restaurants in Greenpoint
Living in Greenpoint, we are lucky to have one of the largest collections of Polish restaurants serving traditionally meat-centric goodness this side of Warsaw. And this is the season for […]
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Counting Our Homeless – An Annual Controversy
Each year, in the dead of winter, the Department of Homeless Services sends volunteers – as many as 2,000- to less-than-scenic neighborhoods around the city to do a hand-count of […]
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The Skint’s Vegan Bake Off!
Announcing the first NYC Vegan Bake Off! Whether you want to indulge in the nutty delights of the very best amateur vegan bakers in town or you want to show […]
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Not Just A Day Off: Think On MLK Jr Day
Today while we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr, let us also think about the people who continue to struggle for equal rights both here and abroad, and […]
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The Greenpoint Pick Up
Commuting. I’d say when I’m not balls deep in “This American Life” or one of the million books I start but rarely finish, I am primarily people watching – MAN […]
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Recipe: Gnocchi Sardi With Carmelized Onions, Leeks and Swiss Cheese
This recipe is actually derived from a German Homemade Spaetzle recipe, which is pretty easy and fun to make. I substituted Gnocchi Sardi (Cayuga Pure Organics’ Tent / McCarren Park […]