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The Word On The Street: Smile!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street
From Gem Street.
Quicklink: Another One Bites The Dust…
Filed under: 11222, Gentrification, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad
That’s right folks. Nowy Dziennik writes (thanks to a translation given by a readers named Joanna!):
In turn, from the management of the locale we found out that, indeed Polonaise Terrace will be closing and will only be functioning until the 30th of September, although he says the location has not been sold. “We will 100% be closing the restaurant at the end of September, however information regarding the sale is gossip” — said one of the managers of the firm, who also did not want to be named.
The word on the street is this building will be razed so as to building residential property. Given this building is located in a landmark district yours truly finds this interesting. Nonetheless, Nowy Dziennik concludes their tome as follows:
…In turn, according to the zoning map and the information on the Department of Buildings updated and approved by the City Council of New York on July 24 this year, shows that the region at Greenpoint Ave. is currently known. R6A zone. Changing the zoning classification allows for the construction of a 15 foot high apartment than it was before.
Hmm…
Coming Soon To Greenpoint Avenue: New York Sports Club
It would appear the buzz I have heard is true: 147 Greenpoint Avenue, formerly Club Exit, will soon be home to 147 Greenpoint Avenue. I suspect those who have been the aforementioned club’s neighbors in days past, fitness-conscious or otherwise, will find this to be a most welcome development. The last I checked, physical altercations— including “gunplay”— rarely come to pass at health clubs. Of course this being Greenpoint (where the unexpected can and does frequently happen), whose to say?
Quicklink: Where People Don’t Vote
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad
This amazing map was brought to my attention courtesy of Phil Depaolo. As you can plainly see, the Garden Spot has the dubious distinction of turning out to the polls in less-than-stellar numbers (13%, to be precise). If we want to see things change hereabouts, we need to make our voices heard at the polls. It really is that simple folks. Or, as Pa Heather piquantly puts it:
This is how flaming assholes get into office. Check the numbers on the recent LA mayoral election.
Dear ol’ dad has an economy with words…
We Have A Winner!
Filed under: 11206, 11211, 11222, 11237, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Ever since I have posted the good news about Mr. Gropez’s lack of Photoshop skills (part of which can be seen above), I have been wondering:
Who was the fellow who lost his head?
I suspect my comrade over at the New York Daily News, Celeste Katz, has as well. She writes:
A moustached man with glasses stands between the two in the middle of the original photo…
Well thanks to an anonymous tipster I have ascertained the identity of this fellow… (drum roll please)
Will the Honorable Richard Velasquez, stand up please! Now of course the question (in my mind, anyway) is why Gropez and friends saw fit to remove him. Anyone?
P.S.: You can (and should) see the original New York Daily News article from which I grabbed the above insert by clicking here. Otherwise, you can read the follow-up article wherein Gropez says the Photoshopping is no big deal and he and Hillary are buds by clicking here.
Mark Your Calendars: The Battle Of The Stephens
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
That’s right folks/33rd Districters: on August 21st at the Polish Slavic Center a debate will come to pass between the two Stephens who wish to be our City Councilman! Those who are curious and/or care to RSVP can check out this event’s Facebook page by clicking here. Show up and speak up, north Brooklynites!
The Battle Of The Stephens
August 21, 2013 starting at 7:00 p.m.
The Polish & Slavic Center
176 Java Street
Brooklyn, new York 11222
Photo Credits: No, the two luchadores I have serendipitously elected to insert in this post are not— repeat, NOT— Misters Levin and Pierson. However, I felt it would make this post more lively and as such saw fit to grab it from here.
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: 297 Days & Counting!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Urban Artifact
It would appear teddy has been divested of his (?) clothes— but has (re)gained an eye. In any case, he’s not talking. What happens on Greenpoint Avenue stays on Greenpoint Avenue I suppose… (previously)
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Spotted On West Street
Filed under: 11222, Bloomblight, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art, The Word On The Street
This find comes courtesy of Jilly Ballistic, who writes:
This is postcard worthy. Courtesy of Mr. Paul Richard. Located at the corner of the India Street Ferry entrance.
Indeed it is! Hat’s off to Paul Richard for this piquant method of highlighting some of our local Bloomblight. Bravo!
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part IV: A Word From The 94 Precinct
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Although this has gotten a nice clip of attention elsewhere I feel compelled to pass it along here anyway:
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two (2) male whites wanted in connection with twelve (12) burglaries that occurred in the 94 Precinct.
The suspects forcibly enter commercial establishments by gaining entry through the street level entrances, remove unknown amounts of USC from cash registers, and flee in a minivan.
Incident #1 – Between approximately 0400 hours and 1000 hours on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 158 Norman Ave. (Connie’s).
Incident #2 – Between approximately 0300 hours and 0630 hours on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 160 Franklin St. (Mrs. Kim’s).
Incident #3 – Between approximately 1700 hours on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 and approximately 0340 hours on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 224 Franklin St. (TBD Bar).
Incident #4 – Between approximately 0057 hours and 0300 hours on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 457 Graham Ave. (Grandma Rose’s).
Incident #5 – Between approximately 0437 hours and 0500 hours on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 134 Kingsland Ave. (One Stop Beer Shop).
Incident #6 – Between approximately 2300 hours on Sunday, July 21, 2013 and approximately 0630 hours on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 94 Franklin St. (Cookie Road).
Incident #7 – Between approximately 0153 hours and 156 hours on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 257 Driggs Ave. (Freddy Food Market).
Incident #8 – At approximately 0533 hours on Monday, July 22, 2013 at 579 Meeker Ave. (Boulevard Tavern).
Incident #9 – At approximately 0309 hours on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 125 Wythe Ave. (Fat Goose).
Incident #10 – Between approximately 2300 hours on Thursday, July 25, 2013 and 0600 hours on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 103 N. 3 St. (Modca).
Incident #11 – At approximately 0150 hours on 133 Roebling St. (Osilo Coffee Shop).
Incident #12 – Between approximately 2000 hours on Thursday, July 25, 2013 and approximately 0930 hours on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 183 Norman Ave. (Ameenas Florist).
See attached video (captured during Incident #8).
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crime Stoppers’ website at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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