Greenpoint
Lorven Pharmacy
Culture on the Cheap
New York Shitty Day Ender: Live From Newtown Creek
Filed under: 11101, 11206, 11222, 11378, Blissville, Blissville Queens, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens, Maspeth, Maspeth Queens, Newtown Creek
While prognosticated, the rapture did not happen today. Or if it did I was left behind and am ready, willing and able to process copious amounts of photographs and video footage from my Newtown Creek experience. Before we proceed here are some interesting facts/observations:
- Courtesy of a nearby radio station the Kosciuszko Bridge is “live”. In other words when men perform maintenance on it they must be “grounded”.
- The sour mash from breweries which formerly dotted the creek were fed to cows and their milk (which was reputed to taste rather awful) was then sold to orphanages at deep discounts. For this reason the product was called “orphan’s milk”.
- The “product” from our local waste treatment plant is dried into cakes (their words, not mine) and sold on the open market as fertilizer.
- After a week of heavy rainfall Newtown Creek is awash in Coney Island whitefish.
A Bit About Hunters Point (South) Development
Two Words: SHIT TITS!
Our tour guide, Mitch Waxman, explains the provenance of “DUGABO”
The First, But Hardly Last, Condom Spotting of the Day
The Penny Bridge Is Discussed
KAYAKERS!
A Representative from Riverkeeper Speaks, Part I: Waste Management
TEASER/CAVEAT: If you watch carefully you will see the putrefied bloated corpse of a cat drifting in the water.
A Representative from Riverkeeper Speaks, Part II: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About The Shit Tits
In closing I will leave you with this very informative brochure from my sojourn. You can view it by clicking here.
Miss Heather
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Newtown Creek Boat Tour
Filed under: 10038, 11101, 11206, 11211, 11222, 11237, 11378, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens, Manhattan, Maspeth, Maspeth Queens, Newtown Creek, Queens
I almost forgot about this one but thankfully got a reminder from my buddy (and Chairman of the endeavor): Mitch Waxman. Despite the untimely passing of Bernard Ente, the tour guide extraordinaire of this event, the show must go on. And go on it will this upcoming May 21st. Tickets cost $60.00 per person and can be purchased by clicking here or contacting Mitch via email at: waxmanstudio (at) gmail (dot) com. I am very aware that $60.00 is a pretty hefty sum for many folks however, I speak from personal experience that you will get an eyeful (and noseful) for your money. Follows is a slide show of highlights from a tour yours truly took a few years ago. Enjoy!
Working Harbor Tour of Newtown Creek
May 21, 2011 starting at 10:00 a.m.
Pier 17, South Street Seaport
New York, New York 10038
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Rosemary
Filed under: 11101, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens
Today I was absolutely delighted to noticed that a new person has joined my photo pool! Of the above stunning subject Seaniedawg writes:
This is Rosemary. Born in October of 1919, she moved from Greenpoint, Brooklyn to Long Island City, Queens in 1923 and has resided in the same house ever since. What was once a tree-lined street with 3 bakeries in as many blocks, has now faded into obscurity by the weathering factory buildings of an industrial past, and the high-rise condos of a gentrifying future.
Now in her 91st year, her face is etched with the experiences of a New York City long languished, and I luxuriate in the opportunities I have to hear her stories.
Bitter she may be at times, yet still full of vim and vigor, I see Rosemary’s face as a vestige of generations gone, but not wholly forgotten.
Great shot— and story!
Miss Heather
Spotted On Lorimer Street: Vine Wine
Filed under: 11101, 11211, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Yes, it would appear they are closing up shop in Long Island City and headed to Williamsburg.
Vine Wine
Opening Date: t.b.a.
616 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part III: Newtown Creek
Filed under: 11101, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens, Newtown Creek
Taken by Will Star.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Sprung
This item comes courtesy of a fellow Greenpointer named Victoria. She writes:
My name is Victoria,
I wanted to give you info on the event that an organization my local Brooklyn friends and I have started. Obviously living in Greenpoint I read your blog, its mine and my co-workers daily local news.
We love any highlight on the event and to invite YOU. Here is a little video we did during the last event : http://vimeo.com/21368247
…below is our press release…
Spring has Sprung! Please join us on MARCH 26th at THE TEXAS FIREHOUSE. This ONE NIGHT ONLY CHARITY EVENT will feature local and global artists and musicians. THE PROJECT COLLECTIVE is a start up Brooklyn based organization that is striving to build stronger communities through arts & music. Art/Office supplies and monetary donations will be collected for HOUR CHILDREN. This LIC based community organization provides supportive services to families and women involved in the criminal justice system. Thank you for your support and we hope to see you there!
Sprung: An Art & Music Happening
Saturday, March 26 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Price of Admission: $5.00 or 5 art and/or office supplies
The Texas Firehouse
36-29 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, New York 11101
Thanks for the kind words and heads-up, Victoria. Check it out!
Miss Heather
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