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Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Picket Fences
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
From Oak Street.
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: BFF
Filed under: Brooklyn, East New York, East New York Brooklyn, New York City, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Chris Arnade (who took the above photograph) writes:
Jason (10) and his godbrother Derick (12) where playing in front of their house on an otherwise industrial stretch of Atlantic Avenue where they have been living with their mother for the last few years. While they were showing me their karate moves a rush of police cars came screaming by, headed a few blocks away where a woman was shot.
Derick told me that when he grows up he wants to be an NFL quarterback. Jason wants to be an artist; he spends his free time drawing Manga. Both insisted I come back and take pictures of them breaking boards with their bare hands, like “real karate masters.”
From The North Brooklyn Community Group: Born to Giglio!
Filed under: 11201, 11211, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
A lass named Stephanie Trudeau writes:
I have an upcoming event of neighborhood interest:
I am giving a presentation on Williamsburg’s Giglio Festival (one aspect of my Fulbright research) at the Brooklyn Historical Society on Thusday, March 29 at 7:00 pm. The presentation will be enlivened with a musical performance by Danny Vecchiano, leader of the Vecchiano Festival Band, who will play Giglio songs and talk about his life-long involvement with the Giglio Festival. Come learn about a week-long celebration with music, food and pageantry that happens in a Brooklyn neighborhood. Beautiful photos and wonderful music – should be a fun night.
Immediate Release:
Born to Giglio
Thursday, March 29 7:00 pm
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-222-4111
www.brooklynhistory.org
This event is part of BHS’s spring series, Inventing Brooklyn, which examines key people who have influenced Brooklyn and highlights cultural trends rooted in Brooklyn’s rich and diverse history. Tickets $10/$8 BHS members.
This sounds like a very enjoyable way to while away an evening— and learn more about our community’s history to boot! Check it out!
From The New York Shitty Inbox: What’s Up At BaNoNa?
READ: The intersection of North 15th, Banker Street and Nassau Avenue
Ann Kansfield, co-proprietress of our local Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry and all-around Garden Spot badass writes:
Where did the camper on the corner of Nassau and North 15 street go?
Well, I cannot answer that question but I CAN tell you what is happening. Per the gentlemen working on the site (which formerly housed a gas station), they are preparing it for a film shoot. I know, this is hardly shocking news: north Brooklyn is the location of choice for many a film company as well all know. Rather, I would like to pose a(nother) question:
What is going to happen after this plot has ceased to be used for this purpose?
I for one (and Ann concurred) think it would be a wonderful location for a community garden. Granted, the soil is probably laden with god-only-knows-what— and for this reason raised beds would have to be pressed into service. Nonetheless, if ever there was an area in our fair burgh that could use a little greenery this would be near the top of the list. Thoughts, anyone?
Closing on a somewhat related note I would like to take a moment to draw attention to something about which I feel quite strongly: the Greenpoint Reformed Church’s Soup Kitchen/Food Pantry. Many people reading this are undoubtedly aware of the great work Ann and Jen do. however, what you might not be aware of is on top of/despite having their funding cut last year, they are giving groceries to more people than ever. We’re talking in excess of 650 people, our neighbors, a week. If my memory serves me correctly this is triple the number of people they assisted a couple of years ago. Times are truly tough indeed!
For this reason I implore those who are able to make a donation of time or money to this very worthy cause. Those who are able to do so can make a monetary donation by clicking here. Otherwise, any/all interested volunteers can/should check out their “Volunteer” page.
Thanks!
UPDATE, 8:12 p.m.: This evening the Greenpoint Reformed Church gave groceries to over 700 people.
The Word On The Street, Part II: Idle
Filed under: 11206, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, The Word On The Street
From Boerum Street.
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