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Greenburg Photo du Jour: McCarren Park
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken April 14, 2011.
Miss Heather
The Word On The Street: Follow
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From North 1 Street.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Rosemary
Filed under: 11101, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens
Today I was absolutely delighted to noticed that a new person has joined my photo pool! Of the above stunning subject Seaniedawg writes:
This is Rosemary. Born in October of 1919, she moved from Greenpoint, Brooklyn to Long Island City, Queens in 1923 and has resided in the same house ever since. What was once a tree-lined street with 3 bakeries in as many blocks, has now faded into obscurity by the weathering factory buildings of an industrial past, and the high-rise condos of a gentrifying future.
Now in her 91st year, her face is etched with the experiences of a New York City long languished, and I luxuriate in the opportunities I have to hear her stories.
Bitter she may be at times, yet still full of vim and vigor, I see Rosemary’s face as a vestige of generations gone, but not wholly forgotten.
Great shot— and story!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: Live From Community Board 1
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Culture War, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
I attended Tuesday’s Community Board 1 Meeting. Sadly, my five node unix cluster— or at least the part which allows them to “talk to each” other— died. So I have had to rely on my laptop. Uploading is a chore, but reading is no problem. Case in point:
You can read my colleague’s take on this, his special moment, here. The following is mine:
After Steve Levin voiced his opposition to the homeless assessment center at 400 McGuinness and stated there would be a rally there next week (I will post the details when I get them) the remaining members of Community Board 1 voted against the homeless shelter at 400 McGuinness Boulevard. With two abstentions.
Miss Heather
P.S.: A lot happened at this meeting I will share some highlights as they upload!
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