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From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: What’s Up At The American Playground?
A lady named Michelle writes the evening of December 12, 2010:
Hi Miss Heather,
Was walking my dog a few nights ago and we happened upon a curious notice posted at the American Playground on Franklin – right across from Word. Seems the place has been condemned and is “imminently perilous to life.” I’ve seen these outside gnarly looking buildings that seem like they may cave in on the squatters living in them, but any idea why American Playground has earned the notice?
Would send a picture, but I’m never out there with my phone.
Just curious.
As you can imagine I found this more than a little disturbing so this morning I headed over without delay.
Sure enough, there was a Vacate Order on the premises— but why?
When I checked the Department of Buildings database I could find no indication whatsoever such an order was issued. On a lark I then checked the Department of Buildings database regarding the adjacent property, 60 West Street*. What I found was quite interesting.
Was this the reason such an order was served? There is no way to tell conclusively (this complaint is from last year) but I would not rule it outside the realm of possibility. Especially since I have it on excellent intelligence that falling debris from this property has been an issue in the past. But I suppose for the time being we’ll have to be content to walk away from this mystery with more questions than answers. On that note, I would like to leave you with this final question.
If the American Playground has a Vacate Order in place due to “conditions imminently perilous to life”, why is it open today? Thoughts anyone?
Miss Heather
*Which, as some of you may recall, is a live poultry storage facility.
New York Shitty Day Ender: AT LAST!
It would appear that after six months of being open Vamos Al Tequila has at long last received its liquor license. Hallelujah!
Vamos Al Tequila
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. Monday – Saturday, 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Sunday
162 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
The Word On The Street: Globetrotting
Filed under: 11206, 11211, 11222, 11237, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Grand Street
Keap Street
North 5 Street
Franklin Street
Flushing Avenue
Harrison Place
McKibben Street
Miss Heather
FRIDAY: Wounded Warrior Project Benefit
This item comes courtesy of a chap named Jordan, an Iraqi War veteran and bartender at t.b.d. He writes:
My brother and I are Greenpoint guys, and also Iraqi veterans. We’re holding a fundraiser On Dec 10 at a local bar (t.b.d. Brooklyn @ 224 Franklin Street; tbdbrooklyn.com) to support a non-profit that means a lot to us: The Wounded Warrior Project. It’s a group that was very good to me when I was recovering from a head wound that I received in battle.
I’m writing to see if you would be willing to post some information about the event on your website. It really is a great cause and should be a lot of fun.
The price of admission for this event is a mere $2.00. In addition to music and games raffle prizes, including (but not limited to) X Box 360 Black Ops with Medal of Honor, The Pacific DVD Box Set, PlayStation 3 Army Controller and gift certificates from local businesses. Check it out!
Wounded Warrior Project Fundraiser
December 10, 2010 starting at 8:00 p.m.
t.b.d
224 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
You can also get more details about this event via t.b.d.’s Facebook page.
Miss Heather
Urban Fur: Baby It’s Cold Outside!
Griffin (the above rat terrier whose person assures me is quite the drama queen) like not the Franklin Corner Store’s “no dogs” policy the least bit!
Miss Heather
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