BREAKING: Attempted Suicide On The G?

Those of you who have been wondering what all the activity is about at the Greenpoint and India Street entrances of the Crosstown Local— or are unaware that this is even coming to pass: I am very saddened to report that apparently someone jumped in front of an oncoming train. This is all I know presently. Those of you who are headed off for your evening commute and have to rely upon the G, the B43 or 62 buses should expect serious crowding and delays.

UPDATE, 6:30 p.m.: Here’s Gothamist’s take on what happened.

UPDATE, 7:05 p.m.: Here’s “Fox New’s” take.

The Word On The Street, Part II: Amoeba

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From West Street.

Urban Fur: Manhattan Avenue

April 15, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Fur 

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Fresh Stop’s resident mouser/”loss prevention specialist”, “Meow Meow”, takes his job very, VERY seriously!

Urban Artifact, Part I: Manhattan Avenue

April 15, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact, WTF 

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Yours truly has spied a number of things placed in bicycle “baskets” over the years. For better or worse they have been pressed into service as ad hoc trash receptacles whose contents are usually coffee cups, cigarette packs, liquor bottles and newspaper. But a golf club “cozy”? Well, this is a new one. Here it is for posterity Garden Spotters!

The Word On The Street, Part I: Sanpaku

April 15, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art, Wow 

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This rather curious find hails from India Street. Those of you who are wondering what this word means can get the 411 by clicking here.

Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Perfectly Placed Pigeon

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Form Manhattan Avenue.

New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: American Playground

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This lovely photo (taken today) comes courtesy of Dandelion Wine!

The Word On The Street, Part II: Special F-Bomb Edition

Kent Street

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Huron Street

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Franklin Street

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Yes Sir: We Garden Spotters (at least the vandals among us) love us some F-bombs. (Taken April 14, 2013.)

Urban Artifact, Part II: Poland

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From Java Street Pop-Up Park.

Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Digit

April 14, 2013 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

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From India Street.

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