Originally from Puerto Rico, living and raising her family in Greenpoint since 1978, Mrs. Garcia, by far one of my favorite Greenpointers, holds down Kingsland Ave. She invited us into […]
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INTRODUCING 2013 WRITER’S FUND – SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Dear Greenpointers, I hope you had a great holiday season and wish you a happy healthy New Year! It’s now time to look forward, make changes, grow and improve. I […]
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NYE @ Boulevard Tavern: Party in your own backyard Greenpointers!
Are you thinking it is too cold to leave the hood for this NYE? Did you not make any plans but now want to do something fun (that’s me!)? The […]
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Our Wigilia: Polish Christmas Eve Tradition
I ran into Jen G on Saturday at the McCarren Park Farmer’s Market, when I was out Wigilia (Polish Christmas Eve) shopping with my brother and sister-in-law, who had stood in line […]
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NYE Edition: What’s Happening Greenpoint?
This edition of What’s Happening is dedicated to NYE events in or around Greenpoint! Beloved (674 Manhattan Ave) No Cover, 10pm, $5 Gin and Tonics/$8 gimlets and free champagne toast at midnight, DJ Stephen […]
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WEEKLY PORTRAIT SERIES BEGINS IN 2013
Did you all know that I am a professional freakin’ photographer? I want to feature a weekly portrait of a Greenpointer, taken either at the new space on Dobbin or […]
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East River Tattoo Moving To Manhattan Ave
East River Tattoo is moving from its current location on Franklin St to 1047 Manhattan Ave (betw. Freeman and Eagle) in January 2013, which is next week.
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Nassau Ave: 2 Way Traffic & B48 Resume Tomorrow (12/28)
Per the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) flyers, Nassaue Ave will restore two-way traffic tomorrow (12/28)! Text from flyer: “Beginning on/about Friday, December 28, 2012, the NYC Department of Transportation […]
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Happy 1 Year Anniversary One Stop Beer Shop! Party Tonight (12/27)
Can you believe that One Stop Beer Shop (134 Kingsland Ave) opened a year ago? Come celebrate tonight Thursday, December 27th at 9pm. Tito’s Vodka and Bulldog Gin are sponsors for […]
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WORST OF GREENPOINT 2012
While Greenpoint is generally awesome all the time, we also have our worst moments. • Worst Political Outcome: Lincoln Vs. Olechowski “Chris Olechowski has taken Lincoln Restler’s place as State Committeeman […]