The Word On The Street: Why Not?

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From Ash Street.

Reader Contribution Du Jour: Greetings From Banker Street

March 23, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

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Special thanks go to the artist, Henry Ng, for sharing this lovely image with me! You can see more of his work by clicking here. Check it out!

Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Sign Of The Times

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I discovered today the C-Town on Manhattan Avenue has seen fit to establish a few rules for its clientele.

NO:

  • Skateboarding
  • Bicycle Riding
  • Rollerblading
  • Scooter Riding

I know what you’re thinking:

There’s no way someone would see fit to ride a scooter in a supermarket. This is just common sense.

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As I discovered February 18th, common sense (or courtesy) ain’t as common as it is purported to be…

Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Whiskers

March 19, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

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From Quay Street.

Greenpoint Street Art Du Jour: City Kitty

March 19, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art 

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Taken March 19, 2013.

New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: The Big Apple

March 19, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, New York City 

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From Java Street.

The Word On The Street, Part I: Manhattan Avenue

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Taken March 19, 2013.

Stuff The Makes Me Happy: This!

March 17, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

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As filched screengrabbed from Greenpoint’s very own Word Books’s web site. Simply put: I think this is awesome. Let’s show our community’s littlest aspiring artists some love, Greenpointers!

Story Love: Volunteer Night
Word Books
April 3, 2013 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $5.00
126 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222

Oh yeah: you can learn more about The Story Pirates by clicking here.

Props go out to Briana Campbell for getting this on my radar!

TUESDAY: Transportation Committee Meeting

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It is certainly proving to be a busy week as far as our Community Board is concerned. Note that a presentation for Williamsburg Walks from Southside Merchants ans El Puente is on the agenda. Color me intrigued!

Transportation Committee Meeting
March 19, 2013 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Community Board 1 Office
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211

TOMORROW: Parks & Waterfront Committee Meeting

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As announced at last week’s Community Board 1 meeting. Tomorrow, February 18th, starting at 6:30 p.m. the Parks and Waterfront Committee will be hosting a meeting at Community Board 1’s HQ. As you can see a number of interesting topics will be on the table. Check it out!

Parks & Waterfront Committee Meeting
March 18, 2013 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Community Board 1 Office
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211

P.S.: Here is footage of the presentation given at last week’s Community Board 1 meeting regarding East River State Park hosting Brooklyn Flea/Smorgasburg.

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