Greenpoint
Lorven Pharmacy
Culture on the Cheap
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 Photo Pool, Part II: Street Hookah
Filed under: 11211, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken by Scoboco.
The Word On The Street, Part II: Graham Avenue
Filed under: 11206, 11211, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Although I have featured this before, what really struck me today was the pigeon’s presence. It was almost as if he (she?) was standing there just to get the “point” across. Possibly before “bombing” some unsuspecting pedestrian below…
New York Shitty Street Art Du Jour: MrToll
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken May 12, 2013.
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: Riders Alliance Happy Hour
Filed under: 11206, 11211, 11222, Crosstown Local, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
This comes courtesy of one of this event’s MC’s/hosts: Karen Nieves. She writes:
Please join me on Tuesday, May 14th at 6:30 for a happy hour to support the Riders Alliance, a new grass-roots membership organization of subway and bus riders, working to improve public transit in New York.
The Riders Alliance is a new organization that’s on the ground, organizing transit riders into a political constituency—to stop the destructive cycle of fare hikes, service cuts and longer, more uncomfortable commutes for us and millions of other people who ride the buses and trains.I am a member of the organization and have been involved in our campaign to improve the G train working for better service, more free transfers and better communication with riders. I believe deeply in what we are setting out to do — to empower ordinary subway riders throughout New York to take leadership in improving the subway system.Please RSVP that you’ll join us on May 14th at Red Star for drinks, snacks and a spirited discussion with Senior Organizer Rebecca Bailin about the Riders Alliance and our campaign to improve the G train.Of course, we’ll ask you for support at the event, but there’s no charge to attend, and we’ll serve plenty of food and drink!For more information RSVP here.Happy Hour to support the Riders AllianceTuesday, May 14th6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Red Star located on 37 Greenpoint Avenue (corner of West Street)
RSVP online today at www.ridersny.org/calendar!We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, May 14th!
From The New York Shitty Inbox: P.S. 84’s Second Annual Gala & Silent Auction
A fellow named Nick, in an email blast writes:
Hi– if you can include this event in some way it would be great for our school and for the community to know about– Thanks…
Done!
Those of you who are interested can purchase tickets for this event by clicking here. One can peruse the items for auction here (NOTE: as of 7:12 p.m. nothing seems to be posted.). And for more information about P.S. 84 you can go here and here. Check it out!
P.S. 84’s Second Annual Gala & Silent Auction
May 19, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Price of admission: $20.00 online (plus a service fee), $30.00 at the door
Crown Victoria
60 South 2 Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
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