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Urban Fur: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Tabby
Yesterday, not unlike the day before it, was a busy one. When all was said and done I wanted one thing and one thing only: a Pina Colada. This has become my drink of choice lately and seemingly none of the copious watering holes hereabouts make them. Luckily these are easy enough to create. To this end I headed to the Mini Mart Deli Grocery at Eagle Street and Manhattan Avenue for supplies. (For those of you who are not in the know they have a pretty nice selection of juices.) And last night I learned they have added something— or should I say someone— to their rather already eclectic establishment.
Meet Tiger.
He was almost as curious about me as I was about him. Almost.
He preferred my camera strap.
Not this deterred him from subduing a particularly vexatious piece of twine and guarding the cat food. It didn’t. This little guy may new to the job but he is learning the ropes! No pun intended.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Saturday Afternoon On Manhattan Avenue
Today a local character we at the junk shop know simply as “Plastico” (presumably due to his attraction to wares made of plastic) spent the afternoon regaling Manhattan Avenue with a taste of Little Poland. I have no idea what (if anything) he made in the way of tips, but it certainly provided a nice soundtrack to a balmy Saturday afternoon in the Garden Spot!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: HELL, NO! & A Huron Street Kitten Update
Filed under: 11221, 11222, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
This item comes courtesy of my friend and “foster mom” of the Huron Street kittens: Lisacat. She writes:
Hi Heather,
This show opened at the St. Cecilia Convent last night. I haven’t been yet but while taking some photos, the artist who actually made the “Hell, No!”, RJ Supa, waved from the steps. He gave me a press release and we chatted a bit. His hair was perfect… I’m intrigued and plan to go to one of the nights coming up this week. Lots happening at St. Cecilia’s lately! Rock ‘n’ roll in the school, dog training classes in the basement, tomato planters in the churchyard, film shoots and art all over the place… You can find more info on the convent show here.
P.S.: …the Huron kittens (which we have named Anna and Jerzy* — Ed. Note) are doing ok. They are still “runty” but eating and playing. I swear photos are coming soon 🙂
HELL, NO!
April 30 – May 9, 2010
HOURS: Friday, April 30, 2010, 7-11 p.m.; May 1, 12-8 p.m., May 2, 12-6 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010 7-11 p.m., May 8, 12-8 p.m., May 9, 12-6 p.m.
The Convent of Saint Cecilia
21 Monitor Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
*As in Anna Walentynowicz and Jerzy Szmajdzinski.
Photo Credits: Lisacat
Greenpoint Restaurant Watch: Grill & Greens Opening Date
Today I finally got an ETA for the opening of Grill & Greens (formerly known as Bagels On The Run). If everything goes to plan north Greenpoint will be swimming in shawarma starting this upcoming Monday, May 3rd!
Grill & Greens
994 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 349 – 5981
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Bicyclist Struck On Kingsland?
Speaking as someone who has seen the traffic around Kingland Avenue and Nassau Avenue I wish I could be surprised by this— but I’m not. Jen writes:
hey Heather-
I figured you were the best person to reach out to to ask this questions to. I live on kingsland between nassau and norman which has become a very heavy truck & bus route. The light at kingsland and norman is on the same timing schedule as the light at kingsland and norman so trucks and cars tend to FLY down our street to make both lights, especialy at night. While i don’t know if installing a… camera would deter this behavior perhaps changing the timing of one of the lights ( so they didnt both turn green at the same time) would make drivers less inclined to speed through the block.
Last night there was an accident in front of our apartment because of this very thing, 2 cyclists were riding and one was hit by a large truck (both cyclists had full lights on their bikes front and back along with flashing lights on their tires. The truck was going too fast and has severely injured the cyclist.
Long story short… perhaps you know the best people to try and get in contact with to try and get a change in the lights made?
Off the top of my head I would recommend you and your neighbors:
- bring this to the attention of our local Community Board. They have a transportation committee and this is the kind of thing they would be very interested in knowing about.
- contact our State Representative Joe Lentol. I know one of his community liaisons, a very nice lady named Amy. She is very interested in pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
- attend the next 94th Precinct Community Council meeting and bring this to the attention of our Deputy Inspector, Dennis Fulton. Speaking as someone who has attended these meetings I can tell you traffic is a common complaint. You will NOT be alone.
If anyone has more advice for Jen or would care to recount their own observations about the traffic in this area (in my opinion it needs policing— BADLY) please tender them in the comments. I would love to hear them! In closing I hope this, the latest person to be struck by truck traffic in our community— makes a speedy and full recovery. My best wishes go out to his (or her) family, friends and loved ones.
Miss Heather
LAST GASP: Before & After
January 8, 2010
April 30, 2010
It would appear the B43 bus stop at Dupont Street has received a much-needed upgrade. Not only are the new and improved “adjustments” courtesy of an ink jet printer (versus black sharpie marker) and bilingual, but everything is weatherproofed with packing tape! NICE.
Miss Heather
Has Anyone Seen Keesa?
I found this flier today on Green Street at Manhattan Avenue after whiling away a most lively* afternoon at the junk shop. If you have seen Keesa or know of her whereabouts please contact her people at the above-listed telephone numbers. Thanks!
Miss Heather
*READ: getting yelled at by crazed, churlish and cheap Polish women. Sadly, I missed the day’s main event: a one armed gent trying to steal a VHS tape recorder. Believe it or not this is not the first time this dude has darkened the junk shop’s doorstep. He has also been caught stealing sneakers. My boss chased him down on Manhattan Avenue. He was carrying them by their shoestrings using his teeth.
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