Swanky and chic are words that aren’t in my vocabulary. It’s probably why I moved to Greenpoint. On November 1st, the Hotel Williamsburg (not to be confused with the Greenpoint […]
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BK NIGHT BAZAAR: NOT IN GP BUT CLOSE
On a late Spring morning, I walked over to the waterfront to observe a community “meeting” about the much anticipated Brooklyn Night Bazaare. I had found out about the project […]
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What’s Happening? (12/8-12/13)
THURSDAY 12/8 • Miracles Vintage Trunk Show @ The Parlour Brooklyn (72 Greenpoint) 7-10pm, Kristin and Laura are back from their road trip! They’ve hunted and picked their way through […]
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BRUNCH STYLE #1
En route to brunch, Jen spotted Michael a mile away and upon closer inspection, I had to agree: this guy looks sharp! GP: I’m curious about your style; what’s with […]
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Mural of a Whistleblower: BAMN
In the summer of 2011, a large mural of Bradley Manning appeared near McCarren Park. Straddled between Williamsburg and Greenpoint, the image had “Hero” written above the smiling face of […]
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The Greenpoint Boathouse
On a dark Tuesday night, I walked down Kent and pushed through a doorway obscured with old burlap sacks to reveal a room full of energetic sailors, paddlers, and waterfolk. […]
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Holiday Gift Guide is back!
Last year’s Greenpointers Holiday Gift Guide was such a success we are bringing it back this year! From Black Friday 11/25 to Christmas Eve 12/24, sponsored posts from local shops […]
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TEDx Brooklyn – Get Your Tix Today at 1pm
TEDx talks are coming to Brooklyn! On December 2nd, 2011, TEDx will be having a speaker series at Brooklyn Bowl. Greenpointers is very exited about this! Tickets go on sale […]
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Lentol on OWS and Homelessness
Joseph Lentol has been the New York State Assembly Member for Brooklyn’s District 50 (which includes Greenpoint, Williamsburg and Fort Greene) since 1983. He is also Chair of the Assembly’s […]
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What’s Happening? (10/19-10-25)
• Cider Week Continues • Greenpointers CMJ Guide • Weekly Events Listing WEDNESDAY 10/19 • Collaborative Means@ Flux Factory (39-31 29th St, LIC) 7pm, FREE, A series of artists working collaboratively and collectively, relying […]