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NO!
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Mieszko Kalita, the Chairman for the Public Safety Committee, ended up casting the deciding vote at this evening’s Public Safety Committee review of Studio B’s cabaret license application. Here’s how it broke down:
One in favor of recommending it with provisions.
One against.
One abstention (he arrived late)
And, well, the above photograph (of Studio B’s party, including the “owners” and Ken Fisher taken after the meeting) should give you some indication how Mr. Kalita voted.*
More details to come, so stay tuned!
Miss Heather
*A resounding and quite angry NO.
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Art
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From the intersection of Norman and Manhattan Avenue.
Miss Heather
Read Mo!
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by how popular my post about women’s suffrage in Greenpoint turned out to be. Now that the dog days of summer are truly upon us, I can think of nothing better to do than wait them out in the cool confines of one’s own home reading a book.
And on that note, I would suggest that any of you who are interested in the subject of women’s suffrage might want to check out Liberty by Lucy Moore. I just completed this book and have to confess I enjoyed it thoroughly. Here’s a brief description courtesy of Harper Collins (the publisher):
“Woman is born free and lives equal to man in her rights,” declared Olympe de Gouges in 1791. Throughout the French Revolution, women, inspired by a longing for liberty and equality, played a vital role in stoking the fervor and idealism of those years. In her compelling history of the Revolution, Lucy Moore paints a vivid portrait of six extraordinary women who risked everything for the chance to exercise their ambition and make their mark on history.
Those of you who are interested in doing a little armchair (and time) traveling might find my current read of interest as well; Murder City: The Bloody History of Chicago in the Twenties by Michael Lesy. I started leafing through it last night. Once I glanced at chapter 11 (entitled Belva and Beulah— I am notorious for not reading chapters in order), I could not put this book down until I finished it! While I do not wish to give away the tale of these two murderesses, I will note that in it you will learn the origin of one of America’s most popular musicals!
I purchased both of the above books at our local bookstore, (the aptly-named Word Books). Why not do what the anonymous missive* gracing the beginning of this post says and read more books!
Word Books
126 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 383-0096
Miss Heather
*From Greenpoint Avenue across from the waste treatment plant, no less!
North Brooklyn Rides
Yesterday as I was walking around in the sweltering heat I saw a number of interesting modes of transportation. In fact, I liked them so much I feel compelled to share them here. Enjoy!
This Crosley hails from Kent Avenue.
Everyone has heard of Checker cabs, but did you know they also made regular old cars? They did and this one hails from Noble Street!
Your eyes are not deceiving you. That is a brand spanking new Rolls Royce parked in front of Greenpoint’s very own C-Town on Manhattan Avenue!
And last —but hardly least— this beauty. I have no idea what make or model this is, but I do not think that’s terribly important.
Unless of course you are talking about silicone implants. “J.T.” sure loves him some boobies!
*priceless*
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photos du Jour: Same ‘Nabe, Different World
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Apollo Street.
Green Street.
Miss Heather
Want Something To Do Tomorrow Night?
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
If so, there is the (certainly to be contentious) Public Safety Committee meeting at Community Board 1. You also have Biz Markie playing at Studio B (regardless of whether they secure their cabaret license or not). Neither of these is my cup of tea, you say? Well, why not head down to Greenpoint Avenue and North Henry Street around 10:00 p.m.!
Yes it appears that Greenpoint’s very own Shit Tits might be poised to make an appearance on Rescue Me sometime very, very soon! Too bad they don’t have smell-o-vision.
Miss Heather
Meet Greenpoint’s Finest
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
This delightful image comes from Bitchy Bluestocking. She writes:
Last summer it was a surprise to discover how popular Greenpoint was on the blogosphere… I’ve become jealous of their “exclusives” — and humor. A few weeks ago I warned Current of the work being done on a house on his block (a blizzard of Styrofoam), and Miss Heather covered it. We walked by the finished product last weekend, joking about its Belvedere XL status, and sure enough Miss Heather soon followed up. Therefore, no longer am I keeping my mouth shut, and I came upon this instance of Greenpoint Magic Sunday…
I for one am very happy you have decided to speak up, Ms. Bluestocking! As your great find attests, there is more than enough Greenpoint Magic to go around! I don’t know about you, dear readers, but I am looking forward to seeing what other goodness this blog whips up for our online enjoyment!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Naughty Potty
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From Green Street.
Miss Heather
Studio B Is Taking Their Cabaret License Hearing Very Seriously
Never mind the fact they have been operating without a cabaret license for some time.
Or the irregularities pertaining to their second floor.*
While the hired guns/blissfully ignorant speak on their behalf at the Public Safety Committee hearing at 6:30 p.m. July 31st, Studio B will be getting ready to… PARTY HARD!
Biz Markie with a special live dj set hosted by Masta Ace with Large Pro and Marco Polo. Exclusive perfomances by other special guest artists plus
Open Mic
The first 25 MCs to register at the door will get to spit live over Large Pro and Marco Polo’s Beats
Open Mic hosted by: Jeru the Damaja, Juju of the Beatnuts, End of the Weak, and the world’s #1 battle mc, Iron Solomon
Doors: 8 pm
Price: $12 in advance or RSVP/$18 at the door
How’s that for chutzpah?
Miss Heather
*Which I have heard was shut down by the city 7/23.
Comment Of The Week: 156 India Street
I guess I’m late in responding to this, but my then gf & now wife lived at 156, in the back house. I should state that I am a structural engineer. The first time I went there, happy to be invited back to a new girl’s house for the first time, I was absolutely floored by the condition of both buildings on the property.
There were holes in the front house that birds had happily nested in. The hole thing had an odd slant to it. Her friends who lived there asked me if I could do anything, but I knew that reporting it would get the place condemned, leaving them with no place to go and moderate fines for the Owner. Which is pretty much what happened.
My wife moved in with me to a nice place a few blocks away last year, but one of her friends stayed, only to come home to fire trucks & police in front of her house one night. She was given a small window to get her stuff & find a new place to live. As a younger single woman with family & friends in the area, she ended up ok, but there were families in the building who had been there for over 10 years, and I know one Polish family had a profoundly disabled wheelchair ridden child. I can’t imagine what they did.
That there is often no significant penalty to owners/landlords like this is just wrong. There should be criminal penalties associated with this type of abuse.
Rant over!
Yes there should be, but our city doesn’t seem to be too keen on defending the rights of lowly renters. If they were real go-getters they’d own a condo by now.
(Soapbox)
I am not a go-getter. I rent. As do great number of people in this neighborhood. We cannot afford a down payment on a $500,000 condominium and as a result we place our trust in landlords. They are the guardians of our personal safety. Unfortunately all too many of them are like Mr. Nealis.* When landlords fail, we call 311. To little avail. This city should be ASHAMED of itself.
Miss Heather
*Who I am certain would love to have this lot demolished. It’s probably worth more without rent-stabilized housing on it.
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