LAST GASP: Live From Meserole Avenue

October 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Aaron (who forwarded me the above photograph) writes:

Saw a group gathered at the corner of Leonard and Meserole on the way home yesterday afternoon. Buddhist monks with bells and incense around flowers, etc. Didn’t know what it was about until I was catching up with my news feeds today and saw your post about the dwi accident.

Alan Lau was a deliveryman for Chinese Musician Restaurant. He called Elmhurst, Queens his home and is survived by his wife and their young children. A number of Greenpointers and Williamsburgers have stepped forward to start fundraising efforts (including— but not limited to— setting up a Kickstarter or ChipIn page) to cover his funeral expenses and otherwise provide financial assistance to his family in this, their time of need. When I get the details I will post them here.

Thank you, Aaron.

New York Shitty Day Ender: Live From 216 India Street

There was a flurry of activity today at this, the much-anticipated site of some much-needed (and long overdue) green space in Greenpoint!

And to this end the proprietor of Beata Delicatessen donated a case of H2O of the wise variety to keep these ladies (and gentlemen) hydrated! You can track Design.Plot’s progress by checking out Domestic Construction’s blog.* You go, girls!

*Do give their tire-acquisition post a read. It’s GREAT!

Greenburg Photo du Jour: Jerzy Popieluszko Square

This afternoon as I was passing through J. Po. Square (as I call it), I finally had the pleasure of meeting the woman responsible for keeping the area around Mr. Popieluszko’s statue spic and span. Her name is Regina and today she and her husband were sweeping and bagging up leaves with a great sense of purpose; tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. there will be an event to celebrate the life (and tragic death) of the namesake of this park! Those of you who happen to be in the area— or are simply curious— should swing by and check it out!

Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Sunshine Laundromat

Taken October 15, 2011.

Williamsburg Fashion Watch: Vincent

For those of you who thought sartorialism and hardware shopping could not possibly go together, Vincent (as seen today at Crest Hardware) is prima facie evidence that they can and in fact do! What’s more, he’s a really nice guy.

Williamsburg Photo du Jour: Metropolitan Avenue

October 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

Taken October 15, 2011.

Greenpoint Halloween Watch: 85 Calyer Street

October 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Taken October 15, 2011.

Southside Photo du Jour: Winning!

October 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11211, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

Taken October 15, 2011.

New York Shitty Photo du Jour: T.G.I.S.

October 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

From Wythe Avenue.

Urban Fur: Lola

October 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11211, Urban Fur, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

Taken October 15, 2011.

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