Greenpoint
Lorven Pharmacy
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From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Snow White
Filed under: New York City
Taken By Scoboco.
New York Shitty Day Starter: Whoops
The reconstruction of Nassau Avenue has thus far proven to be fraught with challenges. I for one do not find this encouraging given the actual work has not even commenced yet. The latest issue to be brought to my attention is the copious amount of signage which has been installed directing motorists to alternative thoroughfares. While certainly laudable, the powers-that-be seem to have overlooked that in so doing they are precluding pedestrians from actually using our city’s sidewalks. Which brings me to the above item (as spied by Sherry Wasserman). She writes:
Check out the new traffic sign on Diamond and Norman, which amusingly takes up more than half the sidewalk.
I certainly hope no one who happens to have mobility issues (READ: requires the assistance of a wheel chair or scooter to go about his/her daily life) resides on this block. Given the number of senior citizens in the Garden Spot this is highly likely. Conversely, this might prove to be an interesting deterrent for the increasing number of individuals who see fit to walk our community’s sidewalk while texting.
To be continued…?
The Word On The Street, Part II: 12 Oz. Prophet
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Leonard Street.
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: The Corner Frenzy
This afternoon as I was strolling by the Corner Frenzy I wondered to myself:
Gee, I wonder if they’re serving ice cream yet?
Luckily for me (and north ‘Point ice cream lovers), the bad-ass lass who presides over this establishment, Miriam, was out front. I asked her if they were selling the cold stuff. She said not just yet. Those of you who want to get your sweet-tooth on will have to wait until after they come back from vacation: April 12th, 2012. So there have you!
Corner Frenzy
Bad news: Closed for vacation April 2 -April 10, 2012
Good news: Resumes selling ice cream April 11, 2012
995 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Spotted On Greenpoint Avenue: Hooliganism
After I took the above photograph a gentleman who works at this establishment asked me what I was doing. Given the relations between this business and its neighbors (especially those residing in the condominium next door) are “chilly”, I decided a direct (but light) approach was in order.
Someone has affixed a middle-aged balding man to your building.
I said. The man looks up. I added:
That’s Phil Collins.
This observation, for reasons not completely clear, precipitated a fit of impish laughter from his person. He thought this was really funny.
Perhaps, as the sign indicates they are in a new line of work: Live Poultry Laughter? In any case I spied a few new/modified Phils while passing at the Greenpoint Avenue entrance of G train shortly thereafter.
Although the fez is amusing…
I, as a Greenpointer, found the Pope’s miter hilarious.
Urban Fur: Window
Nothing says spring (or some facsimile thereof) has arrived in north Brooklyn like open windows and the felines who sit in them. Like this handsome fellow (who hails from Graham Avenue).
Willamsburg Photo du Jour: North 3 Street
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken March 13, 2012.
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Failure To Communicate
D writes (again):
Hi Heather,
Thanks so much for working to keep the community updated! The signs said the detour would start on/about March 12, today, but nothing seemed to be different this morning. Would be nice to know exactly when the change will happen.
Well, the word on the street is construction is set to commence March 19th. It is interesting to note our Transportation Chair, Karen Nieves, was not alerted to this rather useful piece of information until last night. Not only did she voice her displeasure with this turn of events at last night’s Community Board meeting, but she is planning on organizing a public forum next month which will (hopefully) include our local elected officials. When I get the date/deets I will post them here.
Photo Credits: Special thanks go out to Holly Wilson for giving me permission to use these photos.
The Word On The Street: Lorimer Street Admonition
Filed under: 11206, 11211, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, The Word On The Street
Taken March 13, 2012.
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