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New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: A Montrose Avenue PSA
Filed under: 11206, Dog Shit Signage, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken August 21, 2012.
New York Shitty Day Ender: And Now A Few More Words From Chris Olechowski
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Clinton Hill, Clinton Hill Brooklyn, Ft. Greene, Ft. Greene Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
(And his “friends”*)
Courtesy of a mailer sent to Chez Shitty!
How many folks do you recognize in the following group photo, 50th Assembly District Democrats?
Speaking as someone who calls Mrs. Klementovicz a neighbor (and a friend— the above footage of her being awesome hails from a meeting a few months ago. A meeting, I’ll note at which Mr. Olechowski was not present.) I really have to wonder if she is aware of the claims Mr. Olechowski has been making in terms of his role in the fight against the TGE plant. I doubt it.** In any case, I found the following endorsement fascinating:
I am proud to support Chris because he has always shown the extraodinary ability to bring our community together. — NYC City Councilmember Stephen Levin.
Behold Mr. Olechowski’s “community building” rhetoric for yourself.
(No Comment)
**As of today, August 22, she is. Here is a rundown of what happened:
…just came back from shopping on Manhattan Ave and Irene was strolling by, (For those that don’t know Irene was an activist from at least the 1970’s, she’s 83 now and was one of the leaders that eventually got the Greenpoint Incinerator shut down.) I told her the story that “some one”, leaving Chris’ name out, who was running for political office was taking credit for the TGE battle. She raised her eyebrows only as Irene can and at the end I told her it was Chris and her brows went up another notch. …she told me this story about supporting Chris. Chris approached her for support on environmental issues and Irene asked, “but what did you do?” Chris answered, “I supported you.” I’ll leave it at that…
So there have you.
*For example, this other mailer we received today.
Urban Fur: Chiclet
I made the acquaintance of this grande dame (of 14 years of age) and her “person” today on Norman Avenue. Aside from perhaps Pirate Willy she has one of the best names I have encountered in recent memory. In any case, who can’t love a mug (replete with tongue) like this? Really?
East Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: Roar!*
From Harrison Place.
*Or a preamble to a hairball. I’ll leave it to you, gentle readers, to make the call.
The Word On The Street, Part III: In Triplicate
Filed under: 11206, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, The Word On The Street
This post is dedicated to Pa Heather who confided the following to yours truly some time ago:
I realize now when you were a teenager and used the word “whatever” you were basically telling me to go fuck myself.
(He was correct, lest you are wondering.)
From The New York Shitty Inbox: A Dispatch From 400 McGuinness
Filed under: 11101, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens
As I indicated in an update on this post this “open house” was not, in fact, open to the general public. The reason for this given was (presumably to those who were turned away) that the email I received was incorrect and this was by invitation only. Go figure.
In any case, I know someone who was invited and she was kind enough to tell me a little about what came to pass. A lady named Laura writes:
Hi Heather!
I couldn’t attend the open house, but Mike did. The “open house” was not open to the public. It was by invitation only. Mike took notice that only two elected officials were represented at this open house. Rami (Metal, Community Liaison for our City Councilman — Ed Note) attended for Steve Levin. And of course Lincoln (Restler — Ed. Note) attended. No other elected officials attended or were represented. If it hadn’t been for Rami and Lincoln talking to the director, the people who showed up wouldn’t have been able to get in. That’s including the local business owners. So they aren’t being community inclusive at all. In fact, since Meredith Hoffmann from DNAinfo was late, and didn’t have Lincoln or Rami with her, she couldn’t get in. She was waiting outside when the tour was over.The things that stuck out to Mike were that this will be on average, a 21 day assessment facility, where clients come after they’ve been to the 30th & 1st intake center. After 21 days of being at 400 McGuiness, clients will be place in permanent shelters. There will be shuttle buses running for clients that will let them off at 21st in LIC, as to not “impact” the community. There will be an advisory board which folks can become part of, only by calling the main #(212) 803-5700 at BRC. You can provide your name and need to make reference to 400 McGuiness. Attached are the handouts that Mike received.
You can view these above-mentioned handouts by clicking here.
Spotted On Morgan Avenue: Something Awesome!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Those of you who want to see something seriously wonderful should swing by 500 Morgan Avenue.
There you will find a bevy of very cute “bugs”— and this pup who presides over them. Check ’em out!
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