For Sale: The Greenpointers
Updated 9/8/11: A deal has been struck! Update 9/1/11: I’ll be updating this post as I’ve gotten an overwhelming response already in just the last hour. I will not be making any rash decisions or...
View ArticleVibes To Touch
Updated: Start time is now 10pm instead of 8pm – But you can always get there early, have a drink or two and get a good spot to see the talent! Coming Saturday September 10th, a very longtime and very...
View ArticleHigh Holidays at The Greenpoint Shul
According to Marcia from the Greenpoint Shul – the Jewish High Holidays are upon us and they’re trying to reach out to all the young Jews in the neighborhood to let them know about their cool and...
View ArticleFred Flare Warehouse Sale
While the Fred Flare store has left the area, the warehouse still remains on Kingsland Avenue and this Saturday they’re having their Warehouse Sale. Featuring 25%-85% off deals on vintage home items,...
View ArticleSOLD!
Hands have been shook and a deal has been struck. The Greenpointers has found its new owner! I’ll make an official post and introduction to the new owner once everything is signed, sealed and...
View ArticleAna Chronos
Franklin Street has a new shop! Ana Chronos has taken over the space at 135 Franklin Street, formerly occupied by Petit Boudoir. Ana Chronos is a retail clothing shop owned by Erica Dobbs that broke...
View ArticleSunday Snaps: Remembrance
9/11 from Greenpoint - Horizontal by Pennington IMG_6778.JPG by popomohaha 9/11/2006 by robotpolisher
View ArticleAll She Wrote
Well, this is it. My last post on The Greenpointers. Tonight I hand the proverbial keys over to the new owner. I could sit here and wax poetic on the last 4 years but I’d rather brag about my...
View ArticleSUNDAY SNAPS: Vintspiration
Justine, founder of Greenpointers, stays in touch and contributes to the Greenpointers Flickr pool as Vintspiration. She also takes sweet shots on the Instagram using the same name. Take the girl out...
View ArticleSad times on Franklin St: VPC Closing
One of Greenpoint’s best and proudly gayest bars is closing it’s doors. Over the past few weeks, everyone has been asking: “Is it true that VPC is closing?” The answer is sadly, yes. Why? Heather,...
View ArticleThe Wooden House Project
Elizabeth of The Wooden House Project blog emailed me a link to her recent post featuring a vintage look at Humboldt Street between Herbert and Richardson. I grew up just a few short blocks away at...
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