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New York Shitty Photos Du Jour: Yulehenge
Although I have featured this item before (albeit as a reader contribution) I cannot resist doing again. Why, you ask? Because I think it is neat and it appears to have grown significantly since Halloween!
What I am especially fond of is solitary pine sprig— perhaps in observance of the season? I can only hope so. I give this “arrangement” two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Miss Heather
Southside Photo Du Jour: Music
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Wythe Avenue.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Street Seating Du Jour: Urban Green
Anyone care to give a caption to this al fresco “sales and design center” from Berry Street?
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: What’s Up At The American Playground?
A lady named Michelle writes the evening of December 12, 2010:
Hi Miss Heather,
Was walking my dog a few nights ago and we happened upon a curious notice posted at the American Playground on Franklin – right across from Word. Seems the place has been condemned and is “imminently perilous to life.” I’ve seen these outside gnarly looking buildings that seem like they may cave in on the squatters living in them, but any idea why American Playground has earned the notice?
Would send a picture, but I’m never out there with my phone.
Just curious.
As you can imagine I found this more than a little disturbing so this morning I headed over without delay.
Sure enough, there was a Vacate Order on the premises— but why?
When I checked the Department of Buildings database I could find no indication whatsoever such an order was issued. On a lark I then checked the Department of Buildings database regarding the adjacent property, 60 West Street*. What I found was quite interesting.
Was this the reason such an order was served? There is no way to tell conclusively (this complaint is from last year) but I would not rule it outside the realm of possibility. Especially since I have it on excellent intelligence that falling debris from this property has been an issue in the past. But I suppose for the time being we’ll have to be content to walk away from this mystery with more questions than answers. On that note, I would like to leave you with this final question.
If the American Playground has a Vacate Order in place due to “conditions imminently perilous to life”, why is it open today? Thoughts anyone?
Miss Heather
*Which, as some of you may recall, is a live poultry storage facility.
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Michael & Edie
Filed under: 10013, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Manhattan, New York City
This item comes courtesy of a long-time reader (and Greenpointer) named John. He writes:
This is a one-time email I’m sending about a play we’re hard at work on – it’s called Michael and Edie, written by our own Rachel Bonds, and directed by our own Robert Saenz De Viteri. It’s a madcap holiday comedy with some dark undertones and bits of magic. It’s fun. It’s short (70 minutes). It’s affordable – admission is 12 dollars. The cast is fantastic.
If you’re looking for a fun and easy night out, please consider joining us. We run Wednesday through Sunday for the next two weeks.
You can get the full rundown about this play, the people behind it and purchase tickets by clicking here.
Miss Heather
‘Tis The Season: T & N Wine & Liquor
As far as window displays go for this establishment this is pretty understated. Nonetheless, you gotta love the Santa decanters: a yuletide gift begetting a Greenpoint king— or queen!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: McCarren Dog Run
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
If the above image (which was taken by Miss Mousey Brown) is any indication, it would appear the Parks Department has taken notice of the fact the McCarren Dog Run has become the shooting gallery of choice for the area’s heroin addicts. I am not kidding: used hypodermic needles have been found there.
Miss Heather
Spotted In Williamsburg: Olek
Christine (who spotted the above item at the intersection of North 7 Street and Bedford Avenue) opines:
Super Awesome!
Indeed!
Here’s another shot courtesy of WarmSleepy.
And a little something yours truly found today on North 5 Street!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Elbows
This eyeful of gooey goodness comes courtesy of a new(ish) establishment hereabouts: Brooklyn MAC. Strawbrryff, who took the above photograph writes:
there’s a new mac & cheese place in Greenpoint: Brooklyn MAC. lots of tasty options, including a choice of several vegan meats and cheeses. this is their awesome counter
BK MAC
978 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
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