Greenpointers, I’m not going to get all woo woo on you. I promise. But, there’s a transformative, powerful space in the neighborhood and I want to share it with you. […]
Tag: Greenpoint
Posted inHistorical Greenpoint
The History of Meserole Avenue
This post marks the first in a series of posts that will recount the history of different streets in Greenpoint. Meserole Avenue is named for the Meserole family who once […]
Posted inArt
Austin Noise Rockers The Cherubs are Coming to Saint Vitus
First off, go see the Cherubs at Saint Vitus (1120 Manhattan Ave) on November 17th (the 16th is sold out). I had a friend in high school who in the […]
Posted inCommunity
Essay: Gee vs. Elle, A Tale of Two Subways
Gee’s been in her older sister’s shadow for a while. Like, since 1933. She heard legend of Elle’s flapper-filled carts and smooth shuttling of partiers from soirée to soirée, borough […]
Posted inCommunity
Romance is Not Dead in Williamsburg, or on Craigslist #m4w
We stumbled upon this beautifully written Craigslist missed connection and felt compelled to share it with our readers in hopes of tracking down the woman in question. In summary: a gentleman was […]
Posted inArt
Thursday Spotlight: Louis Fratino, Embracing Tenderness
Louis Fratino’s Long Island City studio is part of the Artha Project artist residency program. Among the others in the shared studio space, I am quickly drawn to a long […]
Posted inCulture
Concert Review: Boy Harsher Record Release Show Leaves Fans (Literally) In the Dark
Just in time to kick off Halloweekend, Boy Harsher held a sold-out record release show last Friday at Saint Vitus (1120 Manhattan Ave) to debut their new EP, “Country Girl.” […]
Posted inShopping
Schlep Your Pooch To The City With a Locally-Designed Stylish Dog Tote by Jaxx Hound
New York living would be way too lonely without our furry friends by our side, who provide us cuddles and kisses not only when we refuse to leave our apartments […]
Posted inFilm
Local Filmmaker Joe Campo Wins Prize for Best Film at Justice Film Festival
Perhaps no one was more surprised than local producer Joe Campo of Grassroots films when the Justice Film Festival at the Sheen Center in Manhattan named his film Outcasts as […]
Posted inCulture
Julia Wertz’s Triumphant Illustrated History of New York City
Full disclosure—I have been a fan of Julia Wertz‘s amazing graphic work long before the publication of her recent smash hit entitled Tenements, Towers and Trash: An Unconventional Illustrated History […]