I had the pleasure of visiting High Valley Books, a store run by Bill Hall, located at 882 Lorimer St in Greenpoint. I found out about this bookstore accidentally while […]
Tag: Greenpoint
Posted inCulture
Chinese Guardian Lions AKA Foo Dogs at SMC Stone & Mr. Pi’s Treats
Walking around Greenpoint, it’s hard to miss the stone importers – with giant slabs of marble and granite lining their lots. You can usually just walk in the lots or […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Write A Song, Win A Trip To Stockholm
Via Brooklyn Brewery: Hark! Up-and-coming songwriters, bedroom recorders, dayjob artists, would-be hip-hop icons, listen up. This contest is for you. All unsigned, amateur drinking-aged souls with a love for beer and […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Reminder: No G Between Greenpoint Ave & Court Sq. This Weekend
From MTA Weekender: Reminder: due to Sandy Recovery work there are no trains between Nassau Av and Court Sq. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service. Manhattan Ave shuttle buses run […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Greenpoint Veggie Burger Diaries: Mother’s
While Mother’s (347 Graham Ave)Â is technically NOT in Greenpoint – it is the veggie burger that inspired the new Greenpoint Veggie Burger Diaries series, in which I review all the […]
Posted inEvents, What's Happening?
A Magical Evening, Stomps & Claps, LIC Immersion, Sicilian Supper, Body Maps, Pizza Party: What’s Happening Greenpoint? (7/10-7/14)
(sponsored) ♫ A Magical Evening @ Secret Loft (247. N. 10th St @ Union Ave) Sat. 7/13, 9pm, $10, 21+, Free Kegs & Performances by Lilly Wolf / Ra Ra Rasputin / Ichicuts […]
Posted in(Not)Forgotten Greenpoint, Culture
You Can Still Sneak Onto Rooftops in Greenpoint… It’s Just Different
I had a grand idea to ride to the West Side Highway to watch the fireworks on the fourth. A few of our friends were into it but it was […]
Posted inCulture, Sunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps: Land of A Thousand Rainbows
On the evening of July 3rd, a rainbow was photographed from infinite angles in Greenpoint, Brooklyn – Land of a Thousand Raindows! This happens every year around this time and […]
Posted inCommunity, News
“Justice for Arlo” Petition – Grant Dangerous Dog Hearing For Dog-On-Dog Attacks
Lauren Schneider is not giving up on fighting for justice for her dog Arlo who was brutally attacked and ultimately killed by another dog, a white shepherd, owned by a […]
Posted inCommunity, News
No G Train Service This Weekend (from Greenpoint Ave to Ct. Square)
From MTA Weekender: Reminder: due to Sandy Recovery work there are no trains between Nassau Av and Court Sq. Free shuttle buses provide alternate service. Manhattan Ave shuttle buses run […]