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The Word On The Street: North 5 Street
Filed under: 11211, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken September 12, 2012.
New York Shitty Day Starter: Marina
Chris Arnade (who took the above portrait) writes:
The transsexual sex workers of Jackson Heights cluster around an all-night bakery, sipping coffee, tea, looking for Johns, and dodging the very drunk men. Almost all are Latin or Black. Little English is spoken.
In Hunts Point the sex workers are driven by addiction, by the need to get the daily fix. In Jackson Heights that is not the case. As Marina said to me, “The women, they are all vain. They want the latest boob job, the latest Hermes bag, the latest butt injection, and the latest makeup. They want cash honey. Cash. Kajing! You know what I am talking about? “
In contrast to Hunts Point, there is a sense of contentment and few apologies. “This is me. Take it or leave it.”
She herself is from Honduras. Her story is very common. She knew she wanted to be girl when she was child, and fled to New York City, For the last few years she has been working the streets. Her family mostly knows what she does and is supportive.
The police are also much more respectful than in Hunts Point, focusing on keeping the overall area safe. “The men get rowdy, get drunk, and behave awfully. I don’t care if these women are men, nobody has a right to treat them like garbage.”
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: Presenting PollWatch
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Ft. Greene, Ft. Greene Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
A lady named Alexis writes:
Hey Ms. Heather,
I thought you’d be interested in this awesome new app being developed for election day and beta tested tomorrow in Lincoln Restler’s race. We need to get the word out, and I thought NY Shitty readers (myself among them) would be just the target audience to take advantage of this 21st century solution to the antiquated election process which can turn off voters. Common Cause/NY (my client), really wants to engage people to use the crowd sourcing tool and help us perfect the technology for a full launch on November. We’re beta testing in only two races: Lincoln’s and the 31st Senatorial District in Upper Manhattan.
Here’s the deal: ordinarily I eschew pitching products on this site. However (and as we have all borne witness), the race between Mr. Restler and Mr. Olechowski is anything but ordinary. So what does this product do, you ask? Well here are two of the most interesting:
- Report any/all problems irregularities at polling stations.
- Learn where you polling station is located.
Those who are interested (or simply curious) can learn more about this app does by checking out this City Room article. Otherwise you can download this application by clicking here. Regardless, get out and vote tomorrow north Brooklynites!
Southside Photo Du Jour: Home Sick
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken September 12, 2012.
The Word On The Street, Part II: Wake-up Call
Filed under: 11211, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Driggs Avenue.
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