Was it a stabbing? Was it a shooting? Was it a robbery? The violent incident involving a gun that took place yesterday afternoon on Norman Ave and Guernsey St. was very […]
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Posted inCommunity, News
Incident With Gun on Norman and Guernsey in Greenpoint Yesterday
There was an incident involving a gun on Sunday August 11, 2013 on Norman Ave and Guernsey St, but whether it was a shooting is still unclear. At 3:17pm yesterday […]
Posted inArt
Call To Greenpoint Bands: Help Us Curate A Weekly Mixtape!
We have some pretty impressive, talented (and OK, yeah, real attractive) musicians roaming our side of the BQE. Are you one of them? And if you are, likely you have good taste […]
Posted inCulture, Events
Quiet Clubbing: A Peaceful Battle On The Waterfront
An unobstructed view of the Manhattan skyline presented itself once I passed through the gates of CitiStorage at 5 N. 11th St just before midnight. The Empire State Building radiated […]
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Feeling Unsafe in Greenpoint? Let Brooklyn Bike Patrol Walk You Home! (THEY ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS!)
While waiting for Jay Ruiz, founder of Brooklyn Bike Patrol, to answer the phone I listened to the Batman theme song. BAT-ASS! Does bike patrol serve Greenpoint? Jay told me […]
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Breaking Bad Premiere Party at The Exley Sunday (8/11)
(Sponsored) North Brooklyn’s best and grouchiest bartender Brandon Chamberlain is Walter White at The Exley (1 Jackson St) on Sunday August 11, 2013. Free BBQ starting at 7pm. Blue Cocktails 8 […]
Posted inPets
“Saving Badass Dogs From Idiot Humans” – The Most Badass Animal Rescue in Brooklyn
Of the dogs who stood in front of NYC Pet on Driggs Ave. on Saturday, a surprising number had both first and last names. There was a collie-shepherd named David […]
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SHARK WEEK, Breaking Bad, Summer Shenanigans, Bad Ass Presidents – What’s Happening Greenpoint? (8/7-8/13)
(Sponsored) • Breaking Bad Premiere Party @ The Exley (1 Jackson St.) Screening Party Sunday (8/11) 7pm, FREE BBQ at 7pm, $8 Blue Cocktails, try the Saul Goodman Old Fashioned, Showtime at 9pm, Music […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
New Bar, Grand Ferry, Opens Tonight
If you have any relationship with The Richardson—albeit it a one-nighter, Grand Ferry (229 Kent Ave) will feel strangely, wonderfully, familiar. And that’s because co-founders Jon Derosa and Joel Lee Kulp—as well […]
Posted inCulture, Events, Shopping
Sample Sale at Dobbins Mews Today (8/3)
As I was leaving the HQ yesterday, one of the neighbors popped in to let me know about a Sample Sale at Dobbins Mews (50 Dobbin St) going on today […]