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New York Shitty Day Ender: Flushing Avenue
Although this lass had clearly seen better days I think the wear and tear only adds to her beauty. In any case she’s a nice way to kick off the weekend (yes, I am calling it an early day— hey, even “bloggers” like a little time off every now and then!).
Miss Heather
TONIGHT: MJ Memorial Birthday Sing-Along
Filed under: 11211, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Okay, first and foremost I want to make it clear that am not, was not ever a big fan of the King of Pop. But I know a number of folks reading this tome probably are. What’s more, they (you) might be looking for something fun and free to do tonight.
For this reason I would like to make it known that starting at 9:00 p.m. this evening Legion will be hosting a Memorial Birthday Sing Along. Among the items promised at this event are a costume contest, dance-off, live “Beat It” dancer and a “pre-show” of Michael Jackson footage. If like like MJ, it probably doesn’t get any better than this. Check it out!
Michael Jackson Memorial Birthday Sing-Along
August 28, 2009 starting at 9:00 p.m.
Legion (back room)
790 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211
And that’s all she wrote!
Miss Heather
East Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: M-I-C-K-E-Y
Filed under: 11206, Bushwick, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Street Art
From Grattan Street.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: A Dispatch From The Viridian
It’s been a while since I have paid attention to my good friend 110 Green Street. My buddy Larry da Junkman recently struck up a conversation with the doorman. Apparently they’re asking a much more reasonable $1,800 for a one bedroom at this, Greenpoint’s most famous, nondo. While still outrageously over-priced at least it is a step in the right direction.
But the Viridian is much more than a poorly planned and executed six story testament to the folly of the north Brooklyn real estate boom (and bust). I learned this when I checked my email last night; it can now list “bird killer” to its list of dubious achievements as well.
Jay Lombard of Unleashed Brooklyn/Dog Habitat writes:
Ugh. I was walking by the Viridian around noon today and saw something that made me stop dead in my tracks three dead birds – all were the same species with beautiful yellow feathers. It took me a few seconds to figure out what happened… It appeared that all three died from broken necks from a sudden impact. When I looked up it became clear what happened to these three. I wonder how many more birds will meet the same fate…
This is directly above the bird carcasses (which were removed with 30 minutes of my discovery). My guess is that the birds were fooled by the reflection in the glass. I’m sure this happens all over the city… And probably very little that can be done to avoid this type of collision.
Indeed.
Miss Heather
P.S.: Apparently these are Cedar Waxwings. (See comments). Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about them.
UPDATE, 2:55 p.m.: Crickey, it would appear someone is moving in!
New York Shitty Day Starter: Old School
One of the perquisites of a recession is once a store goes out of business and the awning comes down beautiful old signs like this— which comes from Grand Street— are revealed. I really hope whoever takes the space keeps it. It’s really neat!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Strangelove Special
Filed under: 11206, Bushwick, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Street Art
From Grattan Street.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Faux Pas
This heartfelt apology was captured by Pam Pollis and forwarded to me by Rebecca11222 via an email simply entitled “Mistakes were made”. Great catch!
Miss Heather
P.S.: Oh yeah— if any of you meet a chap named Joe on Olive Street near Cooper Park you might want to keep a bucket handy.
East Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Habre Que Voy!
When I initially encountered this work of art on Maujer Street I thought this man’s body was supposed to be a bottle. Then I read the caption.
It is not a bottle.
Miss Heather
Adoptable Cutie Cavalcade!
Filed under: 11206, 11211, 11222, 11237, Brooklyn, Bushwick, Crazy Cat Lady, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
I imagine if you’re reading this you’re not one of the fortunate many who are headed out of town for vacation this upcoming week— or you’re taking a vacation from your vacation. Either way I cannot think of a better way to while away this evening than to watch some very cute (and adoptable) kittens from none other than north Brooklyn!
Meet The Wire Kittens. First up, the ladies in the cast:
Rhonda.
Kima.
Zenobia.
Here’s some footage of them in action.
Rhonda was shy around me when I paid her a visit— but she was not so coy with Tigger! As you will see in the following video.
Lisacat writes:
Rhonda, Kima and Zenobia were named after characters from the HBO series “The Wire” – see insets. I hope my next litter of bottle-babies are boys because there just aren’t that many prominent women on the show! These tricolor sisters were rescued as part of a TNR project in downtown Brooklyn and will be up for adoption soon.
Sure enough, this came to pass. Meet D’Angelo Barksdale
and Russell “Stringer” Bell.
These two boys hail from Bushwick. They were found at two days of age helpless and covered in flies. They have since been nursed back to health (hence the fat tummies— they just hit the bottle. Of milk, that is.)
And last— but hardly least— Greenpoint’s very own quintet of cute: “The Bountys”.
Although I have written about these fetching felines before I had never had the pleasure of making their acquaintance until recently. I was not disappointed.
By far the real show stoppers in this crew are Hunter (as seen at left) and Bounty. Do not let Bounty’s diminutive stature fool you: dynamite comes in small packages.
Anyone interested in giving any of the wonderful kittens the life-long vacation of a loving home can contact their foster mom, Shawn at: shawnandkenny (at) earthlink (dot) net
Other details:
- All these kittens have been vaccinated, treated for parasites and test negative for F.I.V. and feline leukemia.
- Upon adoption they will be spayed or neutered before going to their new forever homes.
- Lastly, these kittens will be adopted out in pairs unless there is already another cat in the home. That way they will be less lonely (and likely to get into trouble) when you’re not home!
You can see more photographs and video footage of these kittens by clicking here and here.
Miss Heather
East Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: Mixed Bag
Filed under: 11206, 11237, Bushwick, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Vandervoort Street.
Miss Heather
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