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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Adelina’s Rice Balls Brunch
Mary Ann and I usually do ladies brunch (she’s a riot!) but last weekend we decided to invite the boys and met at Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint Ave), which was just rated […]
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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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#Sandy Call For Artwork
I don’t know about you, but being on facebook and twitter and checking the news is making me a little nuts. So I am looking at all the Hurricane Sandy […]
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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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Don’t Be Stupid; Stay Home #Sandy Updates
Unless you are in Zone A, stay home. Unless there is a life threatening emergency (beer runs, don’t count) it is extremely important that you stay home. UPDATES: (via Mayor […]