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Spotted On Bedford Avenue: Nice Moves
Only on Bedford Avenue would a “moving company” advertisement look like a personals ad. What I am particularly curious about is the “pricing flexible depending on circumstances” aspect of this offer . If anyone elects to hire these upstarts I would be very grateful if you would tender a full review of their services to yours truly. Including how well “Frankie” can dance.
Miss Heather
P.S.: You can view a larger image of this solicitation by clicking here.
Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: Oopsy Daisy
This offering from yours trulys favorite “wheat paste” artist hails from Wythe Avenue.
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Street Furniture Du Jour: Kent Avenue & North 1st Street Revisited
June 26, 2010
June 29, 2010
It would appear that over the weekend the street seating on Kent Avenue and the west side of North 1 Street have joined their musical companion across the street.
Lost In Williamsburg: Bandit
If you have seen Bandit or know of his whereabouts please contact his owners at the above-listed telephone number. Thanks!
Miss Heather
Southside Photos Du Jour: Post No Bills
If there’s one thing yours truly loves it is a smart ass. So you can imagine my delight when I found these on Berry Street between South 6 Street and Broadway today. Nicely done— although I would have liked it better if Mr. Clinton was sporting a cigar.
Miss Heather
Quicklink: Two Greenpoint Rapes
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Yes folks, that’s two rapes in one week. The most recent one came to pass in the much-beleaguered McCarren Park womens bathroom. Read it and weep.
I have said it before and I’ll say it again: PLEASE be careful when you’re out and about. Especially around McCarren Park and if you’ve been drinking. Yes, the 94th Precinct is among one of the safest in New York City— but that doesn’t mean this sort of thing doesn’t happen here. It does. Don’t become a statistic.
Miss Heather
P.S.: Special thanks goes out to Queens Crap for bringing this item to my attention.
Spotted On Bedford Avenue: Absolut Brooklyn
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
It has come to my attention that the folks at Brownstoner have been speculating as to where the photograph for this heavily Photoshopped advertisement (as seen here gracing the Crosstown Local) was taken. Well, today dear readers, I am pleased to announce I have the answer!
I spied this chap painting an advertisement for this “Spike Lee Collaboration” this afternoon on Bedford Avenue. I struck up a conversation with him. I knew exactly how to break the ice.
Excuse me, but are you going to paint in the street numbers for these two houses?
I inquired.
I don’t know. The type is awfully small.
He replied, while looking at the print out he was working from.
Well, the one on the left is “400” and the one on the right is “387”.
I helpfully offered.
Did you work on this campaign?
He asked.
“No I didn’t”, I replied and went on to opine:
This discrepancy was brought to my attention while waiting for the G train. Someone circled the addresses and wrote “WHAT” in all caps. When one has to wait 15-20 minutes on a subway platform he (or she) tends to notice such things. In any case you might want to fix that. May I suggest you make the building on the right “398”?
My new friend found this tremendously entertaining and went on the spill the beans about the provenance/fabrication of this image:
- The block in question is located in Crown Heights.
- The buildings (some of them anyway, including “387”) were originally three stories in height. They were shaved down to two so more sky would be visible.
- All the trees were added via Photoshop.
So there have you.
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Two Ply
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
It’s refreshing to see that our Parks Administrator/”Parks Advocate” is taking neighborhood complaints about the lack of bathrooms at Barge Park (and elsewhere) seriously. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised by this. After all, this is the same person who saw fit not to notify the “Friends Of” group for Barge Park that this concert was going to be conducted at the park they represent. When queried about this her answer was (and I quote) they “had a lot on their plate”. Obviously.
Miss Heather
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