We have a long thread on Greenpointers Facebook. Continue to check there for updates. Many local businesses are opening serving stir crazy Greenpointers. Thanks you baristas and food service heroes! […]
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Posted inCommunity, News
#sandy has left; updated from Mayor
Sandy is clearly one of the most devastating storms NYC has ever seen. But the storm has passed and Greenpoint, Brooklyn – we were pretty lucky! Updates (via @NYCMayorsOffice) – […]
Posted inCommunity, News
#sandy aftermath Greenpoint
Please stay out of parks! It is probably the most dangerous place you can be. Avoid walking under trees as many still might fall or drop big branches. Look up. […]
Posted inNews, Uncategorized
Post #Sandy Greenpoint
Good morning Greenpoint! I hope everyone is safe and dry. Many of our neighbors experienced serious flooding and have lost power and Internet. The first confirmed injury from tree occurred […]
Posted inEat & Drink, Reviews
Adelina’s Rice Balls Brunch
Mary Ann and I usually do ladies brunch (she’s a riot!) but last weekend we decided to invite the boys and met at Adelina’s (159 Greenpoint Ave), which was just rated […]
Posted inNews, Pets
Missing Cat & Frankenrooster Found (not kidding!)
It’s terrible to lose a pet, but during hurricanes it’s even worse. Greenpointers is dedicated to helping lost pets find their homes, so send us any photos and all information […]
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How Many Seconds Before You Die? McGuinness Blvd. Crossing Guide
This isn’t a joke. Crossing McGuinness Blvd. can often be a near death experience and for some deadly. A speed survey confirmed that speeding cars are out of control with over 66% […]
Posted inThe Hook-Up
Fire On Norman, Park Luncheonette to Reopen, GP’s Best Brunches, Alt Sailing, Halloween Pranks:The Hook-Up 10/26
• Fire on Norman and Jewel Leaves Eight Injured (DNAinfo) GREENPOINT FOOD NEWS • Exciting! Owners of Matchless to ReOpen Park Luncheonette (Eater) • How can one chose? The 7 Best Brunches […]
Posted inEvents
Date Change: Winthrop (McGolrick) Park Dog Halloween Parade – Sunday 11/4
*Date change: Because of closing of parks for Hurricane Sandy the date for the parade has been moved to 11/4. It’s that time of year again! This Sunday (11/4) at […]
Posted inCulture, Eat & Drink
Rawpothecary: Hipster Juice or Hipster Cure?
While trying to figure out the point of this “hipsters deserve to die” ad on the G train (Is Die Hipster campaigning?), my Mom asked in a very concerned voice, “Jen […]