From The New York Shitty Inbox: Affordable Housing Now!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Gentrification, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Laura Hofmann (who forwarded me the above item) writes:
Hi Heather!
I am so happy that this rally is taking place. After the presentation that Park Tower Group and others gave to Community Board 1, this rally seems more important than ever. Clearly, city officials and developers aren’t done adding to this already over burdened, over developing waterfront. The WIlliamsburg/Greenpiont community continues to be slammed. The bottom of the flyer says it all, “broken promises”, “ongoing displacement”, “lack of affordable housing”. The Williamsburg/Greenpoint community needs to act and speak up together again. We need to let city officials know that their affordable housing plan isn’t affordable at all and that we won’t tolerate any more lies. You know the saying, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease”. If this community is going to achieve anything, it has to come out in numbers just like it did against the TGE power plant. When Williamsburg & Greenpoint came out together in numbers, we won…
Show up and speak up, North Brooklynites!
Affordable Housing Now: Press Conference & Community Rally
May 22, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Kent Avenue & North 7 Street
Brooklyn, New York 11249
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Ahoy!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Newtown Creek, Urban Artifact
If anyone wants/needs a boat, get thee to the Manhattan Avenue Kayak Launch without delay. There your wish will be granted!
Photo Credits: Thanks go to Laura Hofmann for bringing this find to my attention.
The Word On The Street: Banker Street
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street
P.S.: While I am on the subject, there’s a pretty magnificent array of filth gracing 239 Banker Street…
Urban Fur: Franklin Street
Taken May 12, 2013.
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Franklin Street
Filed under: 11222, Gentrification, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Not only is the commodification of the borough of Kings continuing, but as I learned yesterday apparently its contents require a curator. You learn something new everyday…
BKLYN Curated
Status: Open
88 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Urban Artifact: 173 Days & Counting
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Urban Artifact
Not only is the teddy still there (albeit with what appears to be a tear cascading down his fuzzy mug), but he is presently sporting some arm bands in the manner of “repurposed” gaskets. Snazzy!
The Word On The Street: Junk In My Trunk
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, The Word On The Street
From Manhattan Avenue.
New York Shitty Pay Phone Du Jour: Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
Taken May 10, 2013.
From The New York Shitty Inbox: “This For That”
A lady named Marisa writes:
Hello Miss Heather.We’re hosting a swap at the Dusty Rose Vintage wholesale warehouse and I thought it might be something you’re readers would be interested in. If you’re so inclined, here are the basic details, flyer and press copy. And please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
Who: Dusty Rose Vintage presents
What: “This for That” annual spring clothing swap
When: Thursday, May 30th, 7 – 10 pm
Where: 233 Norman Ave, Greenpoint
Admission: $3 with bag of clothes, $5 without
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/258820597597059/Are you broke, but yearning to spruce up your summer wardrobe? Lady, it’s your lucky day. Dusty Rose Vintage is Greenpoint’s largest vintage clothing warehouse, and will host their first annual “This For That” clothing swap on May 30th.
Here’s how it works: just rock up with a bag of spring/summer garments and accessories you’re done wearing but want to find another loving home. $3 gets you in the door, then swap to your heart’s content. With a packed crowd of other Greenpoint fashion addicts, you’re bound to make awesome trades. Plus it’s a perfect opportunity to spring-clean your closet, and go shopping without a shred of guilt. Can’t put a bag together? Just pay a little more: $5 on the door.
Dusty Rose will lay on free punch for to quench your thrifty thirst, and if you can’t make the swap but still want to donate, you’re welcome to drop clothes off at the warehouse in the week before the event.
If you’re a true vintage fan, this is a great chance to get a sneak-peak at Dusty Rose Vintage BEFORE they officially throw their doors open to the public in June. Trust us: this place is going to be a goldmine of affordable vintage, unlike anything in New York City. It has to be seen to be believed.
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