Somewhere between clouds and sun, the end of summer in Greenpoint brought on a longing. A longing for more sun when thunderstorms seem to rain on and on. While the […]
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Forgotten Greenpoint: The Astral
The Astral is undoubtedly one of Greenpoint’s most iconic edifices. So much so, it even inspired it’s own novel. It sure is a purdy old pile o’ bricks, straight out of […]
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Which Stephen Is Right For Greenpoint? Vote Brooklyn!
Lucky for us the Brooklyn Eagle created this Brooklyn Voter Guide, because I was too busy taking Instagram photos of Kate, my new office buddy. What you need to know: “The polls […]
Posted inArt, Culture, Events
Artists Announced – “Greenpoint Now” Art Show at The Yard Opens this Friday! (9/13)
In participation with Greenpoint Gallery Night, Ugly Art Room, Greenpointers & The Yard present “Greenpoint Now” a group art exhibition of artwork made in or by Greenpoint, Brooklyn artists in […]
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Missing Foundation – The Most Underground Band You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Recorded on Kingsland Ave (1988)
On an afternoon in 1988: I turned on my television set after school and saw an upcoming promo for week long “special report” on CBS about a band called Missing […]
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Recipes Gone Wild: Brandied Fig Jam
This week I’ve been consumed by two things: A) finding ways to use all the delicious figs (in season in Greenpoint now!) and B) 90s hip hop slow jamz.
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Greenpointers Block Watch Program – Get Involved!
The Block Watch Program is being relaunched in Greenpoint, and if you would like to join the program here’s how: Contact Police Officer Steve Truglio of the 94th Precinct at […]
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09.05.13 Mixtape // Shark?
Garage kids Shark? curate this week’s reggae-heavy playlist. Pass what you’ve got to the lefthand side and crank the set after a jump.
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Greenpoint Gallery Night Next Friday! (9/13)
Get ready for this year’s second Greenpoint Gallery Night on September 13, 2013 from 6-9pm at over a dozen participating Greenpoint galleries! RSVP on Facebook Locations: 106 Green, Booklyn Artist Alliance, […]
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Welcome Beacon’s Closet to Greenpoint
Beacon’s Closets, the infamous vintage clothing warehouse is relocating to Greenpoint at the end of this year. It is among the many recent Williamsburg businesses to be priced out and […]