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From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: What’s Up At Calyer?
A person we’ll call “K” writes:
Hi Miss Heather,
Can’t find out from anyplace on-line- CALYER our fave eatery is gone, replaced by some hipster bar-b-q place- it happened in a matter of a few weeks! No signs, no warnings (that we heard) –
We can stop by Anella’s (same owners I believe) and ask about it, but thought just maybe you might have heard something…
Hope at least they have merely moved, not ceased operations… (though I guess they will never be called “CALYER”).
What a loss. The place not only had amazing food, it felt-and-looked cool inside. Don’t get it, thought they were doing well.
By all appearances it would appear Jimmy’s Diner has opened a second location. To my knowledge this is the second such restaurant the owners have divested of in the last six months or so. The other being of course being Bellwether. Hmm…
Jimmy’ Diner
Status: Open
92 Calyer Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
P.S.: While we are on the subject of Greenpoint eateries, it would appear Papasito’s has changed hands as well. This would explain a number of things including:
- Why only cash is being accepted presently.
- The lack of noise on Cinco De Mayo.
- A noticeable change/shift in clientele.
Interesting…
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Affordable Housing Now!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Gentrification, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Laura Hofmann (who forwarded me the above item) writes:
Hi Heather!
I am so happy that this rally is taking place. After the presentation that Park Tower Group and others gave to Community Board 1, this rally seems more important than ever. Clearly, city officials and developers aren’t done adding to this already over burdened, over developing waterfront. The WIlliamsburg/Greenpiont community continues to be slammed. The bottom of the flyer says it all, “broken promises”, “ongoing displacement”, “lack of affordable housing”. The Williamsburg/Greenpoint community needs to act and speak up together again. We need to let city officials know that their affordable housing plan isn’t affordable at all and that we won’t tolerate any more lies. You know the saying, “The squeaky wheel gets the grease”. If this community is going to achieve anything, it has to come out in numbers just like it did against the TGE power plant. When Williamsburg & Greenpoint came out together in numbers, we won…
Show up and speak up, North Brooklynites!
Affordable Housing Now: Press Conference & Community Rally
May 22, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Kent Avenue & North 7 Street
Brooklyn, New York 11249
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Street Hookah
Filed under: 11211, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken by Scoboco.
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