From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: Another Cyclist Struck?

July 16, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic

A fellow named Jim (who took the above photograph) writes in an email entitled “Cyclist Struck on Driggs/Graham”:

Cyclist had just crossed McGuinness (with the light). I noticed her bike with the flowers on the basket. I was crossing the other direction, so I heard the crash, but didn’t see it. The cyclist appeared to be in good shape afterwards. She was sitting on the curb talking to a man who had come to her aid. I only got a picture about two minutes after the impact, timestamp on the photo is 9:04. Ambulance was there by 9:06, and the NYPD removed the bicycle about 45 minutes later. Maybe someone else will know more?

Given this thoroughfare’s distinction as the deadliest in Kings County, this woman was very, VERY lucky. Still, enough is enough.

UPDATE, 7/17/2012: Here’s the 411 from the lady involved in this accident. It’s pretty scary stuff,

hey heather. yeah that was me.. i have a fractured fibula, some bruises and road rash it WAS scary as hell. i was on my way to work. riding cautiously as always.. got to graham and driggs looked to my right at that off shoot from mc guiness to see a car coming.. i thought holy shit he’s not gonna stop let alone slow down, i’m fucked. next thing i know i’m flying in the air, landed on his car (not sure if it was the hood or the trunk, couldn’t see, only felt the thunk) and i bounced off into the street. it’s a miracle that i didn’t hit my head and i’m not dead. and my injuries are minor compared to the intensity of the hit.he was probably going 20mph. he broadsided me, hardly a graze!(i didn’t have a helmet, but i’m getting one now) that’s it in a scary nutshell. now i just have to deal with the insurance company and but i have a lawyer..

NOTE: The motorist involved in this incident was not cited.

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From The New York Shitty Inbox: Prophet In Pink

July 16, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic

A fellow named Nick writes:

Hi Miss Heather,

I’m a long-time reader and fan of your blog, first-time e-mailer

I’ve seen that you’ll sometimes post about events that may be of interest to you and your readers, and I think this might fit the bill. I’m a North Brooklyn-based playwright, and a play I’ve written is being featured in this year’s New York International Fringe Festival. As my readership of your blog might imply, I have an ongoing fascination with the neighborhood in which I live, so it was probably inevitable that I was going to write something relating to my Willamsburg and Greenpoint environs. And that’s indeed what has come to pass.

The play is called Prophet in Pink, and the majority of it is set in our own McGolrick Park. It’s the story of three local struggling artists–who, I must stress, are not hipsters…the two don’t always have to go hand in hand–whose lives are going nowhere. Everything changes for them when one of McGolrick Park’s statues begins speaking and sending them mysterious messages. But which of the statues is it: our fair park’s lovely World War I angel, or the equally lovely Monitor Memorial? And, more importantly, why?

We run August 10-24 at the New Ohio Theater, 154 Christopher Street. More information can be found at www.prophetinpink.com

Thanks so much for your time, and thanks even more for your wonderful neighborhood reporting.

Thanks for the heads-up (and kind words), Nick!

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Crosstown Local Photos Du Jour: Alphas

July 16, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic

From the Church Avenue bound platform at Greenpoint Avenue.

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New York Shitty Day Ender: DIY

July 15, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy

Some of you, gentle readers, might have noticed I have a category on this site called “Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy”. What you have just seen is why this is so. As you can see, this fellow has (with the help of some duct tape) retrofitted a boombox into his own personal music device (and fashion accessory). What was on his “playlist”, you are wondering? Supertramp— which is as good a selection as any for a Sunday afternoon sojourn along Calyer Street. This just goes to show if you got something that works, who the hell cares what other people think? Just roll with it!

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From The New York Shitty Inbox: Anyone Have $799,999?

July 15, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11211, 11222, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic

If so, you can make 373 Graham Avenue (as seen above) all yours. Really. I am not kidding.

New York Shitty Analysis

Glass Half Full: To the agent’s credit, he does disclose this building’s lack of Certificate of Occupancy.
Glass Half Empty: However, he fails to note the present owner has a restraining order (which he has seen fit to violate) as a result of chasing someone with a chainsaw. It has been my observation most people find this kind of thing to be a “deal breaker”.

My advice: Unless you have the dubious honor of being “Joe’s” neighbor (in which case you should start a Kickstarter campaign— STAT) take your business to 419 Graham Avenue instead…

Credits/Props: Special thanks go out to Sarah and Devery for bringing these items to my attention.

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The Word On The Street, Part II: For The Love Of Big Brother (& Tomatoes)

July 15, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic

Yours truly encountered the above missive today at the intersection of Herbert and Humboldt Street. Exactly what would make these tomatoes especially desirable is beyond me. Perhaps the emissions from the off-ramp of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway impart to them some special flavor? I suppose only the thief knows for certain. In any case, methinks I’ll take the old fashioned route and acquire my produce at the grocery store. It is pretty clear this person means business.

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