Autumn has arrived, my friends, and as the crisp, chilled air overtakes our fair city, there is nothing I look forward to more than a cheese night at home. We are undeniably fortunate here […]
Tag: Greenpoint
Posted inSunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps 10/09 – “Been Here a While”
This week’s photo essay focuses on people that have been in Greenpoint a while and have stories to tell about it. Whether they remember movies at The Chopin Theater or […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint, Historical Greenpoint
Greenpoint’s Original Wave of Home Brewing and Distilling
It’s great to see distillers like the Greenhook Ginsmiths on Dupont Street distilling high quality gin. It’s equally gratifying to know that Greenpoint is teeming with home brewing aficionados who […]
Posted inCommunity, News, The Hook-Up
Lager Legislation, An Airbnb Nightmare, and The King of Greenpoint – The Hook-Up 10/07
After a string of recent robberies in Greenpoint, police are looking for four men. Images have been released of two of these men. Stay vigilant and be careful if walking […]
Posted inEnvironmental, Events, News, Services, Shopping
Vert Gardens Is Moving + Plant Sale This Weekend + Fall Gardening Tips!
After 10 years in the neighborhood, local landscape design and plant shop Vert Gardens (193 Banker Street) is in the process of moving to the Navy Yards. Before they officially […]
Posted inCommunity, Environmental, Events
The Fate of Bushwick Inlet: “Where’s Our Park?” Meeting Tonight!
What’s been going on with the negotiations between the city and the owner of the CitiStorage site? Come join Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park tonight at Greenpoint Beer & Ale to chat […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint, Historical Greenpoint
A History of Greenpoint in 25 Buildings: The Church of the Ascension
One of Greenpoint’s oldest buildings, the Episcopal Church of the Ascension (127 Kent St.), although beautiful, does not feel as if it belongs in Greenpoint. It feels more like a […]
Posted inSunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps: Hello Fall
A few shots from this week’s strolls through the neighborhood…
Posted inNews
Misplaced Street Signs, Concerned Citizens Meeting Part 2, and G Train Serenades – The Hook-Up 09/30
If your train isn’t going to show up you might as well write a catchy song about it like this Brooklyn R&B trio did! Well, this is literally a bad […]
Posted inArt, Culture, Events, Film
Weekend Art Roundup: Sept 30–Oct 2
Ok so it seems that Summer is officially done and done… and for two weeks we’ll get to enjoy “Fall” before Winter sets in. So get out there! Catch some […]