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New York Shitty Day Starter: A Walk On The Southside
Tuesday afternoon (before the sun decided to take another extended vacation) I finally got around to taking an extended walk on the Southside. There is much to be enjoyed in the way of architecture, gardens and street life or even art for that matter on South First through South 4th Streets. This area has something the Northside simply does not possess: a soul. Follows are some shots from my latest excursion to this fascinating neighborhood. Enjoy!
In closing those of you who happen to be in the area should swing by the public garden on South 2nd Street between Kent and Wythe Avenue. The people behind this sorely-needed bit of greenery did a smash-up job of this space last year and if what we saw in the previous slideshow is any indication I think they are going to top themselves this year. I am especially fond of the bird houses. Good stuff!
Miss Heather
LAST GASP: Found On North 7th Street…
a feline with a taste for the finer things in life.
The details on this flier are pretty scant but among the young Mr. Claus’s more distinguishing characteristics are a taste for:
- The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Fine Scotch and
- 16th Century French literature
If you are missing a cat fitting this description (or simply want to make the urbane Field Marshal’s acquaintance*) please contact his temporary caretaker/concierge at the above email address.
Thanks!
Miss Heather
*Tip: men need only inquire.
Williamsburg Photos Du Jour: Urban Jungle
North 6 Street
North 10th Street
North 11th Street
Driggs Avenue
Wythe Avenue
Miss Heather
Williamspoint Photos Du Jour: Orange
Manhattan Avenue
Leonard Street
Meserole Avenue
Driggs Avenue
Herbert Street
Scholes Street
Miss Heather
TODAY: 94th Precinct Community Council Meeting
If my inbox is any indication now the 94th has a bank robbery (of the HSBC Bank on Manhattan Avenue) and an armed robbery at Milton Street and Franklin Street on Saturday, May 16, 2009 in addition to a vehicular homicide and someone under the assumption the Abundant Life Assembly Church (as depicted above) was a drive thru confessional for stolen motor vehicles to account for. Bring your lawn chairs, popcorn and camcorders fellow Greenpointers. This will undoubtedly be a good one.
94th Precinct Community Council Meeting
May 18, 2009 (that’s next Monday folks!) starting at 7:30 p.m.
Capital One Bank (AKA: The Greenpoint Savings Bank)
Calyer Street Entrance
807 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
P.S.: Special thanks to Jay for the tip!
Found On Bayard Street: DADIDADIDADIDIDIDIDIDA
Last month I heard rumblings about how the green market at McCarren Park was facing relocation because the condominium association(s) around McCarren Park claimed it ruined their view.*
Not content with harassing independent farmers it would appear our well-heeled neighbors have set their sights on a new impediment to their quality of life:
Ice cream trucks. Mister Softee himself.
The following flier exclaims:
STOP DADIDADIDADIDIDIDIDIDA…
Let’s taking back McCarren Park from the Ice Cream Vendors!
I have heard Mister Softee’s chimes frequently over the last nine years. Much later than 10:00 p.m. on occasion. I don’t think they were simply shilling ice cream either. But I digress.
You bought a condo overlooking McCarren Park. A park located in north Brooklyn— an area which is sorely under-served in terms of public space. It is spring. Soon it will be summer. There will be ice cream trucks.
What’s more, the 94th Precinct (understaffed as it is) has better things to do than chase ice cream trucks. Get over it.
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: Cheech & Chong’s Nice Dreams screencap comes courtesy of flippbonq
*This is disputed look at the comments.
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: R & R
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From McGolrick Park.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Another Greenpoint Car Crash
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Ashley writes:
Woe that I do not have a picture of this for you (though I did beg my husband to try and get one when he called me) but it appears that reckless driving has once again (dis)graced our ‘hood. Around 3:30 this afternoon, a driver going at a very high rate of speed crashed into the front doors of the church located on Leonard between Nassau and Driggs. He fled on foot. Word on the street is that no one was hurt, thankfully. (The details of the crash that claimed the life of the neighborhood woman in April continue to make my heart heavy.)
When my husband walked by, they were trying to remove the car and had to take down the front awning of the structure to do so. There was emergency equipment all around and the fire department had blocked off the street to traffic.
What the hell, man? This is Greenpoint. Drunks – I am okay with. Crazies – I welcome for entertainment value. But seriously, this shit scares me. Apparently no sidewalk is safe in our Garden Spot.
I am curious if anyone else has any more details on this incident…
Indeed. If anyone reading this knows more about Greenpoint’s latest incident of inanimate objects colliding with motor vehicles please share them via the comments. I have said it before and I will say it again:
What the hell fuck is happening to our community?
Is the Garden Spot of the Universe becoming the next Rock Ridge? This would certainly appear to be the case. I’m not a big fan religious institutions in general but someone seeking a closer relationship to his (or her) maker should be able to do so with the reasonable expectation that someone behind the wheel of an automobile isn’t going to hasten the process.
Miss Heather
UPDATE, 9:08 p.m.: Matthew Glasson writes:
When I saw your post, I ran out… to get some pics of the Abundant Life Assembly church on Leonard. There were several people out in front and while I was initially across the street, once they saw I had a camera they invited me over to get better pictures of the damage for insurance purposes. The car had already been removed. According to the pastor, Irene Hanna, the guy stole the car from up the block (it was uncertain whether the owner of the car had left his keys in the ignition or not). The car thief then drove down Leonard St. before losing control, hitting a parked car and then crashing into the front awning of the church, destroying the gate and causing the awning to collapse. Apparently, the driver then got out of the vehicle and high-tailed it out of there, but he didn’t get very far and was apprehended by the police.
…What the hell is going on out there?
Once again, indeed. You can see Mr. Glasson’s photographs of the aftermath of our latest car theft “incident” by clicking here. CAVEAT: viewing said contents might make you consider becoming an athiest— or at the very least an agnostic.
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