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?
Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: PULL!
Taken August 21, 2012.
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!
The Word On The Street, Part II: New York
From Lafayette Avenue.
Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Roebling Street
Taken August 19, 2012.
The Word On The Street: Broadway
Filed under: 11206, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, Street Art, The Word On The Street
Taken August 19, 2012.
TONIGHT: A Drink To Linc
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Here’s the 411 per this event’s Facebook page:
Lincoln is facing an exceptionally tough reelection race as State Committeeman / District Leader for Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and Fort Greene. Vito Lopez and the Brooklyn Democratic Machine are doing everything they can to defeat Lincoln on September 13, 2012.
He needs your help to raise the resources to get our message out and ensure that every independent minded person comes out to vote. We can win this race, but we can’t do it without your help.
Join us in the beautiful backroom at Bellwether in Williamsburg.
Suggested Contribution Levels:$25 – Fan$50 – Supporter
$100 – Ally
$250 – Partner
$500 – DiehardContribute online at http://www.lincolnrestler.org/donate or send check payable to Lincoln Restler for State Committee to 168 Engert Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11222
Special thanks to owners of Bellwether (and Calyer, Anella, Jimmy’s Diner) Blair Papagni and Josh Cohen!
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