If you live in Brooklyn and run, chances are you spend quite a bit of time exploring the streets. If you’re new to the area, need a new running route […]
Tag: Greenpoint
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Greenpoint Glass Inspires Mirror Selfies
Mirror, mirror on the window. Yes, window. A white house on the corner of Lorimer Street and Norman Avenue in Greenpoint allows passersby to take selfies by means of a […]
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Farmers, Fishers, Bakers, Makers: Meet Eli Kaplan of Mom and Popsicles
Orange Souchong, Black Sesame and Raspberry, Honeydew Lemongrass, Salted Caramel. These are just some of the flavors that Greenpoint’s local popsicle company, Mom & Pospsicles, has been sharing in their […]
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Dead Body Recovered Near India St Pier Last Night in Greenpoint
Last night, I received a text from a friend and trusted local resource – Meg from Dandelion Wine, “Dude. They just found a body floating in the river off the […]
Posted inEvents
Peace Camp Tuesday for Kids at Word Bookstore (starts 07/01)
Summer camp season is upon us and fab local peace initiative We Make Peace will be teaching a fun, interactive learn and play program at Word Bookstore every Tuesday during July. […]
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The Art World Near You—A Weekend Adventure in Brooklyn
Brooklyn has the art that will move you this weekend. Or, at least get you out of the apartment. This Friday, June 27, head over to Beloved for the opening […]
Posted inEat & Drink
How to Shell a Crab, Butcher a Bunny and Stay Relatively Sober after a Trillion Drinks: 15 Awesome Discoveries From the Greenpoint Grub Crawl
Last Saturday saw swarms of hungry foodies pounding the pavements as the Bon Appétit Grub Crawl landed in Greenpoint. I’m not usually a huge fan of group tours but made […]
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Couples Use Newtown Creek As Dog Beach
Warning: These photos are horrifying. When I came across these images on the Facebook feed of local environmental activist Laura Hofman, depicting a couple playing fetch with their dog off the […]
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Art On View Now at Variety Cafe
If coffee is your lifeblood, then at some point you’ve ordered your 3rd small light roast of the afternoon at Variety Cafe (Let’s face it, you’re a regular everywhere). This […]
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SPOTLIGHT ON: Katerina Ganchak – Opening Tonight 6/20
“I’ve worked with glass for about 10 years. I would say glass is the most challenging material I know and requires extreme patience,” says Ukrainian artist Katerina Ganchak, “The challenge is totally worth […]