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Quicklink: By Their Friends Ye $hall Know Them…
Filed under: Astoria, Astoria Queens, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad, Vinyl Siding
Ever wondered who this fellow is? I know I have. This is because I see his mug all over north Brooklyn.
Well, Queens Crap has the low-down. Here’s a teaser:
Astoria attorney John Ciafone is running for City Council District 22 (Astoria) to replace outgoing Peter Vallone, Jr. He has run previously for the council as well as for the assembly… What you may not know is that Ciafone currently appears on Public Advocate Bill DeBlasio’s slumlord list (for a property located in Greenpoint no less — Ed. Note). To his credit, he is on the “most improved” list, having reduced his violations from 195 to 2. He tried to donate to DeBlasio, but it was returned. Local council member/Vito Lopez protege Steve Levin and Queens BP candidates Peter Vallone and Melinda Katz apparently have no qualms about keeping his money, however…
Read it for yourselves here.
Otherwise, I will leave you with this footage from a campaign event from Christopher Olechowski’s campaign for 50th Assembly District Democratic Party Male Leader. At 0:28 you can see John J. Ciafone, Esquire, himself…
I encourage you all, gentle readers, to give ALL these videos (there are five total) a watch. They’re, um, interesting.
(Image Credit: Ciafone making aluminum siding look good comes courtesy of Queens Crap)
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Saw Something, Said Something
A person we’ll call “X” writes today at 6:09 p.m.:
Hi Miss Heather. I am a lurker on New York Shitty and I pay special attention to your posts about crimes in the area.
I was jogging near the Williamsburg Bridge today and I spotted this guy:
http://www.newyorkshitty.com/williamsburg/95049#respond
He was unmistakable. I remembered him from your post a few weeks back. The yellow bike with the blue seat was the first thing I noticed. I trailed him for a little while and watched him pull on doors, checking if they were open. We made eye contact and that’s when I stopped and called the police.
I met with the police and showed them the guy’s picture and the posting and then I kept on running. Hope they get this punk today!
First off I want to thank X for contacting the police. Well done! Although I sincerely hope he/she made a spot-on identification and the police caught this fellow, the fact of the matter is someone trying doors (so as to find one which is unlocked) is bad news. I have said it before and I’ll say it again: please, please make sure your front doors are locked/secured. Do not simply “buzz” people into your building without discerning who he/she is— or better yet: meet/greet anyone desiring access to your building in person. Ask questions. If you see anything amiss, say something to the police. STAT.
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: Join Us!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Bed-Stuy, Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn, DUMBO, DUMBO Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Earlier today I noted the meeting regarding crime scheduled for this evening has been cancelled —and a public forum regarding crime has been organized by our city Councilman, Steve Levin, is scheduled for August 27th. Well, it has been brought to my attention the previous evening, August 26th, there will be a sunset “meet and greet” at 475 Kent Avenue, replete with cocktails, on the rooftop!
A few thoughts/observations:
- This email blast (which was in turn forwarded to yours truly) was sent to someone who is not a resident of 475 Kent Avenue.
- However he/she has attended Loft Law workshops publicized by NAG (Neighbors Allied For Good Growth).
- NAG is a recipient of city funding for activities like Williamsburg Walks.
- The tenant organizer for NAG also happens to be a member of Community Board 1— and she was appointed by Councilman Levin.
- The NYC Loft Tenant Group is a city-wide group. Are they conducting “meet and greets” for all city councilmembers up for reelection this year— or only Steve Levin?
NEXT WEEK: The Battle Of The Stephens
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Bed-Stuy, Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Heights Brooklyn, DUMBO, DUMBO Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Navy Yard, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
This is quick a reminder regarding next week’s debate. Be there!
The Battle Of The Stephens
August 21, 2013 starting at 7:00 p.m.
The Polish & Slavic Center
176 Java Street
Brooklyn, new York 11222
IMAGE CREDITS: New Kings Democrats via Lincoln Restler. The latter of whom is accepting questions for this debate. Send ’em in north Brooklynites: lincolnpr (at) gmail (dot) com
Williamsburg Photos Du Jour: Trashed
Filed under: 11211, Bloomblight, Street Furniture, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
The feral cat colony on Metropolitan Avenue (which as some may recall was until fairly recently was located across the street at Monster Island) is no more.
The Word On The Street: Time Machine
Filed under: 11211, Bloomblight, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken August 13, 2013.
New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: Smile!
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
It would appear that someone has elected to give one of Chris Uphues’s hearts a summertime treat! (Taken August 13, 2013.)
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