Greenpoint
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Culture on the Cheap
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Mixed Messages
Filed under: The Word On The Street, Upper West Side, Upper West Side Manhattan
Taken by UrbanphotoZ.
Live From The ULURP Review Meeting: Greenpoint Landing Presents
Filed under: 11222, Gentrification, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
It certainly took long enough, but here is the presentation and comments regarding Greenpoint Landing from last night’s hearing. Enjoy!
Live From The ULURP Review Meeting: 77 Commercial Street Presents
Filed under: 11221, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Natives Are Getting Restless
As promised, here comes the footage from last night’s hearing regarding 77 Commercial Street. Enjoy!
The public speaking session starts.
And the ostensible “Voice of Our Community”, Christopher Olechowski, is nowhere to be found.
No worries, there were plenty of citizens with something to say. Like one of north ‘Point’s foremost and formidable badasses: Laura Hofmann! You can read her statement here.
New York Shitty Video Du Jour: Live From The ULURP Review Meeting
Filed under: 11222, BAD ASS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
I am pleased to announce there was a terrific turn-out at this last evening’s proceedings. Not only did my fellow Greenpointers show up— but they SPOKE UP! So much so, I suspect I will be up quite late uploading all the footage. I cannot say I am exactly fond of pulling all-nighters. However, I realize a lot of concerned folks could not attend this hearing and would find the footage of interest. What’s more when bits Greenpoint glory are to be shared with the general public like this…
Best Public Speaker EVER from Miss Heather on Vimeo.
…well, then as far as I am concerned, it is totally time well spent. I will share everything in (hopefully) chronological order in two separate posts: one for 77 Commercial and one for Greenpoint Landing. For reasons which require no explanation I felt this citizen (who was speaking in regards to 77 Commercial) merited her own post— and a New York Shitty salute! It is both an honor and a privilege to call you a neighbor, Nancy.
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: The Word On The Street
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street
From West Street.
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part III: Policy Advisory
Filed under: Greenwich Village, Greenwich Village Manhattan, New York City, Street Art, The Word On The Street
By Jilly Ballistic.
New York Shitty Street Seating Du Jour: Tagged
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Furniture
From Freeman Street.
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: The Word On The Street
Filed under: 10002, Lower East Side, Lower East Side Manhattan, The Word On The Street
Taken by Scoboco.
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Ironing Board
Filed under: 11101, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens, Subway, Wow, WTF
Just another day in our mass transit system, folks. Great find, eriadorian! He opines:
The most awesomest NYC photo I have taken! He used the ironing board to work on his drawings.
From The New York Shitty Inbox: DNA.info
Filed under: 11222, Culture War, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Wow, WTF
Choice quote/teaser:
“You know what? Change the laws, because nobody came along and said there were rules and regulations that would allow people to stay in place in their homes in the Polish community here,” Olechowski said. “Nobody’s regulated the rents in this community. Market-rate rents are legal but they’re affecting peoples lives.”
You don’t say, Mr. Olechowski? Speaking as a resident of north ‘Point I have seen a great many people priced out of this community. The Latino population, in particular, has taken a drubbing. Don’t take my word for it— a simple comparison of the 2000 and 2010 Census statistics say it all.
To favor one part of the community above all others is not only illegal*, but it strikes me as craven political pandering. I would also like to note that by designating housing for a specific group/demographic, one is effectively precluding others access. Thus the discrimination being exercised is actually two-fold.
Of course you can’t say I did not see this one coming. I wonder who will administer this special Polish-specific housing? North Brooklyn Development Corporation, perhaps? Yes sir: those ULURP hearings were essentially co-opted by local organizations whose interest is getting a cut of the action be it in the way of parks, affordable housing, etc. The overall health/well being of this community is immaterial. I’ll refrain from using the unseemly word “extortion”. Whoops, I just did.
You can (and should) read this tome in its entirety by clicking here.
*The man doesn’t give a flip about Community Board One’s By-laws or Parliamentary Procedure, so why should this be surprising? Really?
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