Anyone who commutes between Greenpoint and DUMBO knows there is no easy solution. You can take multiple subways, pay for rideshare, or take the ferry, but what if there were […]
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A History of the Greenpoint Ferry
Starting this morning, the East River Ferry is no more—it’s transitioning into a new entity, NYC Ferry, to provide city-wide service. The good thing about the new city-subsidized service is that fares […]
05.29.14 Mixtape // Video: Daughters
Fuzzy psych-pop trio Video Daughters summoned this week’s commute-friendly playlist. Catch Video Daughters Saturday, June 7 in the backyard of 94 Evergreen in Bushwick with Alien Trilogy. Come stroll with us […]
A Streetcar Named “What’s Manhattan?”
I’ve said it before, I only go to Manhattan to visit the dentist, since finding a new dentist is the only thing more painful than going into “the city.” Otherwise […]
Spud Pile Failure Caused East River Ferry India St Pier Ramp Collapse
The biggest craziest news in Greenpoint last week was the East River Ferry ramp collapse at India St Pier. No one was injured thankfully, but their motto, “Relax, we’ll get […]
Rally For The G Train With Rider’s Alliance – Sun 1/27
Many Greenpointers complain endlessly about the poor service on the G Line. Do something about it! And enjoy free hot chocolate! Join Rider’s Alliance at a rally for better G […]
Short G Train Service Back In Effect Immediately
Via @photographysux – Short G Train Service Back in Effect. Move to the center of the platform. Did you like the longer train?
Want to Volunteer in Rockaways? Take the Rockaway Ferry
According to NYCEDC blog: “Helping to assist thousands impacted by Hurricane Sandy in the Rockaways, Mayor Bloomberg, New York City Economic Development Corporation and Seastreak today announced a partnership to […]
L Train Running BK to NYC; Gas Guzzlers Forced To Share
According to @NYCmayorsOffice: – L train is running every ten minutes between Manhattan and Brooklyn! – The gas shortage is a serious enough problem that “starting at 6AM tomorrow drivers […]