(sponsored) Continuing our tradition of intermittently scheduled but always entertaining live, unamplified and ass-whipping shows, The Exley (1 Jackson St) proudly presents The New Orleans Swamp Donkey’s Traditional Jass Band. Following recent NYC shows […]
Tag: new york city
Posted inCulture
Trash Talk – New York’s Fascinating History With Garbage
Do you ever stop to think about the enormous undertaking and organization required to keep New York City clean? Robin Nagle does, and she wants everyone in New York City […]
Posted inArt, Culture
Greenpointers Neon Thank You Video + Neon Sign!
Last Friday night we were so excited to light our Greenpointers Neon Sign. Ain’t she a beaut? Thanks to everyone who donated and made this beautifully crafted piece of art […]
Posted inArt, Culture
NYC FAIL: LIC’s 5Pointz Destroyed – All For Luxury High Rises
In a tragic turn of events for the street art community worldwide and the general soul of NYC, 5Pointz’s exterior walls and the works of over 1500 international artists was […]
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Abandoned Brooklyn: The Water Front
See more of Max Dworkin’s photos at www.Pictured.tumblr.com.
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
RIP, Tree on Norman Hit By Pepsi Truck
Tuesday morning en route to the Nassau Ave. G train, I was surprised to encounter a large tree branch laying across Norman Ave. while resting partially on top of a […]
Posted inCommunity, News
Composting Feels Oh So Good! Especially For Greenpoint and North Brooklyn
How many of you Greenpointers have your own compost bin? Or bring your food scraps to the Greenmarket on Saturday in McCarren Park? Doesn’t it feel so good? Do you […]
Posted inCulture, Sunday Snaps
Sunday Snaps: Magnolia Trees in Brooklyn
Everyone goes nuts about the Cherry Blossoms, but the true stunners are the Magnolia Trees, which make the most glorious giant pink and white flowers that only last a week. […]
Posted inCommunity, News
So Mayor Mike Took The Subway To Work: Feeling Safe After The Boston Marathon “Whatever” Attack
Our hearts truly go out to the people of Boston. After yesterday’s tragedy there, which was shortly followed by a man killed by the G Train in Greenpoint, many of […]