Unfortuantely for some, “Weed-o-rama” doesn’t refer to 420—Transmitter Park is holding the event this Saturday (8/18) for volunteers to help weed the gardens after recent rains have produced an excessive […]
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Posted inEat & Drink
Paulie Gee’s Slice Shop Will Finally Open August 29th!
The wait is finally over. Starting at the end of this month, you can get Paulie Gee’s famous ‘za by the slice at his new Slice Shop on Franklin (110 […]
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L-Pocalypse Pre-Show Countdown: L to close for 15 weekends prior to “official” shutdown
How is this weekend like Christmas? No L! In fact, the MTA announced on Saturday, The L train will not run between Manhattan and Brooklyn for 15 weekends between now […]
Posted inEnvironmental
Are You Into Environmental Justice? This Job May Be For You
Local environmental organization Neighbors Allied For Good Growth (NAG) is currently hiring for a full-time Environmental Justice Program Manager. For one of their most well-known projects, NAG created an online […]
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Puppy Love: Pet Owner Seeks Kindhearted Veterinarian
A best friend is seeking a different kind of best friend; a dog owner in the neighborhood posted this Craigslist Missed Connection over the weekend: Do people still do this? […]
Posted inClasses
Open Your Heart With This Painting & Meditation Workshop (8/11)
There’s an “energy painting” class coming to Greenpoint next Saturday, and it “will allow you to connect with your heart and your soul.” The afternoon class at Awakening (605 Manhattan […]
Posted inCulture
The Beebs Showed His Face at Frankel’s, And Not Everyone is Happy About It
Yesterday we re-grammed a photo by Entertainment Tonight of mega popstar Justin Bieber and his fresh-faced fianceé Hailey Baldwin spotted at Greenpoint’s own Frankel’s Deli (631 Manhattan Avenue). The 200+ comments […]
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Party With the 94th Precinct Next Tuesday (8/7)
Greenpoint’s 94th Precinct is hosting their annual Night Out next Tuesday August 7th, from 5pm-9pm. Meet n’ greet your local officers, check out police displays, rides and games for the […]
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Free Outdoor Film at Franklin Street Garden Next Week (7/26 & 7/27)
A new series of free environmental and sustainability focused films screening outdoors is returning to Franklin Street Community Garden (61 Franklin Street) next Thursday and Friday nights. The second in the […]
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It’s a Cool, Cool Summer: The Ice Cream Takedown is Upon Us This Sunday (7/22)
The epic amateur cooking competition series The Takedowns started 15 years ago at Bar Matchless (RIP) with dozens of bowls of chili and a hundred hungry judges. Since then the […]