The Word On The Street: Special Post-Sandy Edition

From West Street.

P.S.: I have many more shots from my brief sojourn around north ‘Point, so stay tuned!

New York Shitty Day Starter: Manhattan Avenue

October 30, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Carbecque, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Last night a carbecque came to pass in the Garden Spot.

Fortuitously, the sombrero was unharmed.

P.S.: Those of you who are wondering about exactly what the hell happened can get the skinny by clicking here.

What’s Up On Manhattan Avenue?

October 29, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Carbecque, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

I imagine a number of my fellow north ‘Pointers noticed a great many police cars and Fire Department personnel stationed at Green Street and Manhattan Avenue this evening (around 10:30 p.m.) and are wondering what’s up. No worries, I have the 411— and it appears to nothing to do with Sandy.

Rather, an automobile parked in front of Cafecito Bogota (1013 Manhattan Avenue) caught on fire. I am pleased to report our Bravest* got matters under control before they got out of hand. This is quite remarkable given the carbecque in question was illegally parked in front of a fire hydrant. Whoops. In any case, way to go guys!

*One of whom referred to the absent owner of said vehicle as, and I quote, “an asshole”.

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part IV: Barge Park

October 29, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, GENIUS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

City parks are closed... with a single zip tie.

Is closed— by a single zip tie, no less! Special thanks goes out to the eagle-eyed Your Secret Admiral for this find!

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Photo Op

October 29, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Hurricane Sandy memories, Greenpoint, Brooklyn 10–29–2012

This photos was taken today on Java Street by WarmSleepy. It should be noted the East River has since risen and water is now making its way along Java Street. Be safe fellow Greenpointers and stay away from the waterfront. It has been evacuated for a reason!

Know Your Zones, North Brooklynites!

You can (and should) view WNYC’s evacuation map in its entirety by clicking here. Otherwise, City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer has listed some evacuation centers just a hop-skip across the bridge in Queens. These will undoubtedly be of interest to north ‘pointers in Zone “A”. You see where these are located by checking out Mr. Van Bramer’s Facebook page. Be safe, folks!

Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Polka Dots

From Manhattan Avenue.

New York Shitty Halloween Watch: North Henry Street

October 26, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Taken October 25, 2012.

Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Autumn On Leonard Street

Taken October 25, 2012.

New York Shitty Halloween Watch: Woodpoint Road

Taken October 25, 2012.

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