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Sullen Scribblings of Revolt On The G Train
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
You know a situation has gotten WAY out of hand when someone sees fit to write a poem about it.
And this is exactly what I found on the Crosstown Local platform at Greenpoint Avenue last night: a poem about our very own G train. Featuring Ashley Tisdale, no less.
Presenting testimonials about sub-standard service (my husband and I had to wait OVER 20 MINUTES for a train last night, by the way) at City Hall didn’t work. Maybe hosting a G train poetry night (with the President of the MTA as the guest of honor) would get the point across? Anyone up for writing a Crosstown couplet…
or two?
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo du Jour: Broadway
Filed under: Williamsburg
One of the reason I carry my camera with me everywhere I go is I never know when I’ll see something interesting. This is what I love about New York City: there is much treasure waiting to be (re?)discovered.
Case in point: this old Subway Sun advertisement at the Broadway stop of the G train.
Ironically enough, this sign could use a little cleaning up too! Here’s a little background information about the Subway Sun from the MTA’s web site:
As New York’s first subway entered its second decade of operation, it faced many new problems, including competition from a rival system, the BMT. In 1916, to meet these challenges, the IRT hired Ivy Lee, one of the leading public relations specialists in the country, to handle its account. Under Ivy Lee’s direction, the IRT took an innovative approach – to communicate directly with its passengers, through pamphlets, brochures, and special poster series. Lee created The Subway Sun and The Elevated Express which fast became New York City institutions, depicting New York City life in the 1920s and 30s…
The MTA also has a nifty online “Gallery Talk” entitled The World’s Safest Railroad which discusses these advertisements. Check it out! (CAVEAT: it is pretty long.)
Miss Heather
A Very Greenpoint Stoop Sale
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Last weekend’s lovely weather ushered in one of Miss Heather’s favorite things: stoop sales. And there were quite a few for the taking here last weekend. The following one, by far, was the most intriguing.
One has to wonder how effective this novel approach to shilling one’s old stuff is. Not only was nothing priced (leaving it to the customer’s discretion as to how much he or she wishes to pay for, for example, a colander containing sea biscuits), but there was no one around to safe guard against theft. Undying trust in one’s fellow man or sheer laziness? Only the person hawking these wares knows for certain.
Although I didn’t find anything that tickled my fancy, the assortment of wares for sale was in and of itself interesting enough to merit highlighting. Here are some selections.
One Bad Company record.
A hard back copy of Hand To Mouth by Paul Auster.
A mesh bag with bits of paper in it.
And of course, a colander with sea biscuits.
Miss Heather
Bed Stuy Photo du Jour: Springtime Tulips
Filed under: Bed-Stuy
From Hancock Street.
Miss Heather
Subway Poster du Jour: Lorimer Street
Filed under: Williamsburg
What do you get when you…
take this Murakami poster…
a Coors light advertisement, that Spike T.V. poster pitching Star Wars and throw in one very resourceful L train rider?
One hard-partying Lord of the Sith, that’s what!
ROCK ON, DARTH!
Miss Heather
Found Dog
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
This lovely lady was found Sunday morning running in McCarren Park. If this is your dog please call (646) 522-2022. Hopefully she will be claimed by her owners very soon because she is a super sweet dog. But if her owners are not found soon she will be put up for adoption. She is good around people, dogs and cats.
Please call the number above for more information.
Miss Heather
Bed Stuy Pay Phone du Jour: Calling Dr. Love
Filed under: Bed-Stuy
While there is nothing wrong with this pay phone (which is located on Marcus Garvey Boulevard) per se, I felt its accoutrements were worth noting.
His and hers malt liquor in a bag and a pack of condoms. Magnums no less. All the makings necessary for one very enchanting evening for some lucky lady out there!
Miss Heather
P.S.: On a (somewhat) related note, do give this post by Bitchcakes a read. It is friggin’ hilarious!
RightRides
I found this flier outside the Broadway stop of the G train last weekend and feel compelled to pass it along. RightRides offers “safe walks” to Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Williamsburg, Fort Greene and Greenpoint Friday nights between 11:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. It is a service definitely worth checking out if you happen to be out late and feel reluctant to walk home alone. All you need to do is call 1-866-977-WALK and they’ll do the rest!
For more information about RightRides (including their service area, hours and free ride program), click here and you will be directed to their web site.
Miss Heather
Meeting Mr. Capone
As I mentioned in this post, last week the Garden Spot got its newest and by far cutest citizen. He was born on Meeker Avenue April 15th, hence his name: Al Capone.
This weekend I had the pleasure of meeting this little fellow face to face.
He is quite the handful, as you will see in this YouTube clip. WARNING: this video features scenes of extreme cuteness.
Enjoy!
Miss Heather
Crosstown Local Cavalcade XII: Step It Up
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Meet the latest poster to grace the bowels of Crosstown Local. The folks at Bravo must really like Greenpoint, as they have seen fit to post two of these advertisements on the same platform…
with predictable results. Those of you who live off the G train at Greenpoint Avenue really should check out this magnum opus on the Queens-bound platform. It is really something. Here are some highlights.
As you can see, this person had a lot of time on his (or her) hands. What else would one expect but to wait? This is, after all, the G train we’re talking about.
Who’d your daddy?
Indeedy…
Miss Heather
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