Williamsburg Photo du Jour: McQueen

November 3, 2009 ·
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

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From Wythe Avenue.

Miss Heather

Southside Photo du Jour: Flags

November 3, 2009 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

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From South 5 Street.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Starter: Rage Against The Machine

Today’s the big day kids.

We, the people, get to choose between a jackass and an elephant plutocrat for mayor.

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The 34th City Council district has an incumbent running against a puppet of her former mentor: the inimitable Vito Lopez.

Behold, the Davilamobile! As witnessed by yours truly yesterday on the Southside.

As the 33rd, well, we have this guy:

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Steve Levin. Another Lopez puppet.

Here’s a letter the Mister and I received from Mr. Levin last weekend.

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When I searched the Gotham Gazette’s voter guide yesterday to learn what alternatives I had to Levin I got this:

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NO SHIT.

But if this is to be believed there will be someone running against Levin. Those of you who wish to vote in protest to Vito’s influence over/strong-arming our community might want to vote for Ms. Tretter.

Yes, this election will be tantamount to getting a colo-rectal exam: it sucks like hell, but you know you should do it.

You can do it

You can do it, New York Shitty!

Miss Heather

P.S.: The lack of effective opposition against Levin (and my own ego and hubris) in this 33rd City Council race makes me feel behooved to run against him (and Vito) next time around.

My preliminary platform/platitudes are as follows:

  • I have lived in Greenpoint/33rd District longer than Levin.
  • You could choose worse.
  • I give a shit.

Unlike career/machine politicians I will not promise anything I cannot deliver.

Last Gasp: Remember to Vote Tomorrow!

Did you know Mike Bloomberg is running for mayor? If the numerous fliers and callers/hipster hitters of buzzers didn’t remind you of this fact maybe my answering machine (and inbox) will!

Just 24 more hours, dear readers, and it will be over.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: Post-Halloween Edition

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Huron Street, 11222

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Roebling Street, 11211

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Ingraham Street, 11206

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Grattan Street, 11206

Miss Heather

Street Seating Selections: Mixed Bag

North 6 Street

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North 7 Street

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Flushing Avenue

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Ever wondered why bedbugs continue to plague our city? The latter two photographs should give you part of the answer.*

Miss Heather

*On a related note, check out this Craigslist ad. Who knew being bedbug free was a selling tool!

Bloomturds!

I have given our fair mayor a lot of guff of late. Today I was reminded of some of his notable achievements as I strolled the streets of Williamsburg. I felt a twinge of guilt. In the interest of giving credit where it is truly due I will showcase my finds here.

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This is 224 Wythe Avenue. At a casual glance this may appear to be yet another half completed construction site/eye sore. I assure you this is not the case: upon closer examination you will learn it is much, much more!

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I suspect I speak for many when I write that public lavatories are in short supply in north Brooklyn. Granted, this one is not appointed with toilet paper or soap— but then again most of the facilities around here aren’t. To its credit the Wythe Avenue crapper does sport a measure of much needed privacy and the orange safety fence is a nice touch.

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There are a great many privies to be found in Williamsburg. All one need to do is look for them. Above is my personal favorite. It hails from North 9 Street.

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This brings a whole new meaning to the phrase “full of shit”. I don’t know about you but I’d be exhausted after discharging such a copious amount of effluvia from my body.

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Thankfully someone has been kind enough to donate a mattress to this al fresco pissoir.

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But Bloomblight need not be so abject. It can also be uplifting. Just take North 4 Street (as seen above), for example.

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No longer need those prostheses? Freecycle ’em on North 4 Street. Someone else might!

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I present for your peace of mind a piece of leg!

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What in god’s name IS this?

Miss Heather

LOST ON BEDFORD AVENUE: BEAR

November 2, 2009 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

BEAR

Okay, this isn’t exactly a lost pet flier per se. But we all have lost a beloved toy at one time or another as children (or adults). I know I did. Let’s bring “Bear” back home north Brooklynites!

Miss Heather

Williamsburg Street Art du Jour: Oopsy Daisy

November 2, 2009 ·
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

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From North 6 Street.

Miss Heather

Subway Photos du Jour: Three For Three

November 2, 2009 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

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sweet

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From the Lorimer Street stop of the 8th Avenue bound L train.

Miss Heather

P.S.: Speaking of Scrooge, I wonder if Exxon Mobil will end up sponsoring Manhattan Avenue’s Christmas lights again?

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