Good morning, Greenpoint! Over a year ago when I wrote my first post, I did not imagine how important this website would be in critical times – such as Hurricane […]
Tag: Brooklyn
Posted inCommunity, News
#sandy is gone; Greenpoint cleans-up / halloween / volunteer info (updates)
“What a weather!” as my Nonna would say. Greenpoint, we are moving forward and cleaning up. It’s great to see businesses opening and Greenpointers walking around safely. The Mayor has […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
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 […]
Posted inNews, Pets
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 […]
Posted inCommunity, News
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% […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
Posted inThe Hook-Up
Fire On Norman, Park Luncheonette to Reopen, GP’s Best Brunches, Alt Sailing, Halloween Pranks:The Hook-Up 10/26
• Fire on Norman and Jewel Leaves Eight Injured (DNAinfo) GREENPOINT FOOD NEWS • Exciting! Owners of Matchless to ReOpen Park Luncheonette (Eater) • How can one chose? The 7 Best Brunches […]
Posted inCulture, Eat & Drink
Rawpothecary: Hipster Juice or Hipster Cure?
While trying to figure out the point of this “hipsters deserve to die” ad on the G train (Is Die Hipster campaigning?), my Mom asked in a very concerned voice, “Jen […]
Posted inEat & Drink
Selamat Pagi Is Open!
If I wasn’t sick as a dog, I’d walk right out of my house this instant and try out Selamat Pagi, the new Balinese Restaurant on Driggs Ave that is […]
Posted inShopping
Fun Boozy Shopping & Sale Events Tonight! (10/25)
Old Hollywood (99 Franklin St) is having an Autumn Sweater Party (7-10pm), “to get everyone excited about layers, boot and tarot cards!” Everything in the store will be 20% off, […]