New York Shitty Day Starter: East River Ferry Service Resumes Today…

November 1, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic

but not for Greenpoint!

From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part III: Flooded At 400 McGuinness

October 31, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic

A lass named Laura opines:

My husband took these photos of the shelter. They can’t say they weren’t warned. As I’ve said before, a shelter should be a safe place.

Not only do I agree, I find it sad that our city’s homeless have been (once again) rendered homeless. Closing on a (somewhat) related note, has anyone heard what is going on regarding the respite shelter slated to hours our local homeless? Per our City Councilman, Steve Levin, at the last 94th Precinct Community Council Meeting this was to open November 1st. Now I am hearing November 15th. Given that we have just received our first taste of wintry weather I (and I imagine a fair number of my fellow Greenpointers) are quite concerned as to when this wonderful (and long overdue) endeavor will commence.

If anyone has the 411 on what’s going on please share via comments or email at: missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com. Your identity will remain anonymous if you so desire. Thanks!

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From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: From The Citizens Committee For New York City

October 31, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Bronx, Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Manhattan, New York City, Queens, Roosevelt Island, Staten Island

Right now there are many New Yorkers who could use a helping hand— and plenty of good Samaritans who would like to do just that: help their neighbors in their time of need. For these reasons I was absolutely delighted to receive the above missive from the Citizens Committee for New York City this afternoon! Those of you who have questions (or simply want more information) can/should contact Emi at the above-listed email address. Otherwise, here you go:

NYC Service: nycservice@cityhall.nyc.gov
New York Cares
New York City Public Advocate’s Office
Red Cross

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Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Milton Street

October 31, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy

This post is dedicated to all of the little ghosts, ghouls and goblins I saw while knocking around the Garden Spot today. May your candy be plentiful (and and be constituted of chocolate)!

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From The New York Shitty Inbox: Turn Out The Lights

October 31, 2012 ·
Filed under: 10002, 10003, 10009, 10012, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, New York City, Wow

A fellow named Edmond Hawkins writes:

Filmed from Greenpoint Brooklyn I was able to get the before and after of the NYC skyline as half of the power went out in Manhattan.

Thank you so much for sharing this with me, Edmond!

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The Word On The Street: Special October 31st Edition

October 31, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, The Word On The Street

All of you, dear readers, are undoubtedly aware, today is Halloween. What you may not be aware of is today is special (at least to yours truly) for another reason. I’ll let the following heartfelt exchange from Chez Shitty clue you in as to why.

The Mister (working from home): Did you make enough coffee for both of us?
Me: Of course I did. We need to celebrate this most momentous occasion.
Mister: Happy anniversary.
Me: No, the landlord turned the heat on.*

(roars of laughter from the Mister and yours truly)

Here’s to seven years of fucking up.

Photo Credits/Props: Go to Lindsay Dubs for granting yours truly permission to share this photo. Thanks!

*It’s true. The last time this happened was in August. I am not kidding.

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