Another reader concerned about safety in Greenpoint wrote in to tell me of an incident in which she was recently kicked by a homeless man on Manhattan Ave: I wanted […]
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Posted inCommunity, News
Humboldt St Peeping Tom Is Back
Last year a reader alerted us to a Peeping Tom on Humboldt St and it seems that he is back. “If you recall last year I sent an email alerting […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Cheap Eats – Borek: A Turkish Treat in Greenpoint
While picking up special cat food for my obese tuxedo at Greenpoint Vet Hospital, I grabbed a coffee across the street at Cafe Pistachio (114 Nassau Ave), which contributor Jen […]
Posted inEvents
Cancelled: Community Forum on Sexual Violence at Greenpoint Church Wed (6/26)
Update: Cancelled. Will be rescheduled to a TBA date. The recent sexual assault in Greenpoint has many Greenpointers saddened, confused and scared. While the police are still conducting an investigation, […]
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Posted inEvents, What's Happening?
Greenpoint Landing, Beer & Cheese, Summer Sour, Hog Days, Gay Pride, Quiet Clubbing, Bird Canoe Trip! – What’s Happening Greenpoint? (6/25-7/1)
Receive What’s Happening? via email! There are more events in our weekly calendar. Submit Greenpoint events, too! WEDNESDAY 6/26 Cancelled: Community Forum on Sexual Violence @ Greenpoint Church (136 Milton […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Is MTA bringing Citibike to Greenpoint?
There have been talks about the MTA partnering with Citibike to foot the bill for bike docking stations in Greenpoint and LIC given the G train service outage beginning next weekend. […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Stephen Levin & Residents Alert Community to Recent Greenpoint Rape Today (6/24)
At 5:45pm today at the Greenpoint Ave G train, Council Member Stephen Levin, along with elected officials and Greenpoint residents will seek the public’s assistance in apprehending a suspect wanted in […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Sketch of Greenpoint Rape Suspect That Occured on Java St on 6/16
On June 16th on Java St in Greenpoint a 26-year-old woman was raped at knifepoint after midnight. The man, sketched above, is described as a white or Hispanic male between the […]
Posted inCommunity, Events, News
Candlelight Vigil for Arlo – Dog Attacked & Killed in Greenpoint Tonight 8:30pm (6/23) – Plus, How Protect Your Dog From Aggressive Attacks
This evening Sunday, June 23rd at 8:30pm at Transmitter Park, there will be a Candlelight Vigil for Arlo, the young dog who was attacked and killed in Greenpoint recently. After […]
Posted inCulture
Yana (Obviously) Bikes and Tells For Brooklyn Cruiser While Repping Greenpoint Hard
Originally posted on Brooklyn Cruiser: “One thing about living in Brooklyn — there are always a lot of neighbors to love. But every once in a while, you meet that […]