Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: AIG

March 17, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic 

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From Greenpoint Avenue.

Miss Heather

Dung Of The Day: Fun With Urban Blight

March 17, 2009 ·
Filed under: Bum Shit, Dog Shit Signage, Dung of the Day, Greenpoint Magic 

FRANKLIN STREET, 12:45 p.m.

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I am growing weary of this, Paul.

<3 Greenpoint.

WEST STREET, 1:00 p.m.

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Oh…

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my…

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GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Miss Heather

Borough Of Found Toys: Special St. Paddy’s Day Edition

March 17, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg 

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Beadel Street.

spidey

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Bedford Avenue.

barbie

lizardthing

Greenpoint Avenue.

I know what you’re thinking:

What the hell does any of this have to do with St. Patrick’s Day?

That’s where the following select find from Havemeyer Street comes in.

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Be sure to drink responsibly tonight or you might end up like this poor pachyderm.

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No sir, being found in a pile of rubbish in a parking lot the next morning would really suck. Note that someone has gone to the trouble of tagging this toy. (Priceless.)

Miss Heather

Notes From The Community Council Meeting

March 17, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg 

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Although not as well attended as February’s meeting last night’s 94th Precinct Community Council Q & A session once again proved to be full house. As was the case last month the Production Lounge (and the numerous quality of life issues it has posed for its neighbors) was the primary— but not necessarily exclusive— topic of the evening. Follows are a few other points/factoids I found of interest:

  1. Burglaries and grand larceny are up from last year.
  2. There is one burglar at large whose activity has increased in the last two weeks. His M.O. is to strike during business hours. He is particularly interested in lap top computers.
  3. Robbery and felony assaults are down.
  4. There are 68 bars in the 94th Precinct.

Something I observed at this meeting which I found interesting was the very visible presence of local business owners. Establishments such as the Shayz Lounge( whose owner, an incredibly cute man named Seamus— who some might remember had the front window of his bar punched in last month— brought up the subject of local bar owners putting their heads together regarding some of the problems eating and drinking establishments have recently posed for the community of late), the Black Rabbit, Dalaga and Papasitos, were among those presence. Conversely, it should be noted that no one from the Production Lounge was present at this meeting.

On that note and without further ado follow are some selections from the evening’s meeting. For the sake of brevity (there was much redundancy with both the questions posed by the attendees and answers tendered by Deputy Inspector Fulton) and my own sanity I have done a great deal of editing so please consider these movies as highlights or “Cliff Notes” of what came to pass. On with the show!

SEGMENT 1: This primarily deals with minutes from the previous meeting and Deputy Inspector Fulton giving us a rundown of current crime trends.

SEGMENT 2: In this segment D.I. Fulton gives us more information regarding the two recent homicides in Greenpoint as well as a drunk driving fatality. He begins to take questions. Not surprisingly it kicks off with neighbors of the Production Lounge airing their frustration.

SEGMENT 3: The owner of Shayz Lounge speaks & much ado about the Production Lounge.

SEGMENT 4: Mixed bag: more ado about the Production Lounge, car break-ins and a bartendress raises her concern about a uptick in muggings at the Bedford Avenue stop of the L.

In conclusion I suppose what I found most compelling was that a woman present finally mustered the nerve to say what was undoubtedly on the minds of a great many people in the room.

Miss Heather

Happy St. Paddy’s Day From New York Shitty!

March 17, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic 

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I can think of no better way to kick off this— one of New York City’s most beloved days of the year— than with a few shots of what is without argument the most festive house in Greenpoint. It hails from Apollo Street and, well, it has to be seen to be believed. Enjoy!

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Happy St. Paddy’s Day Everybody!

Miss Heather

Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Psyched For St. Paddy’s

March 16, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic 

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From Noble Street.

Miss Heather

P.S.: I have an extra special St. Patrick’s Day treat in store for you all tomorrow!

Adoptable Cutie Video Du Jour: Heath Lets Loose

March 16, 2009 ·
Filed under: Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg 

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of finally checking out Empty Cages Collective’s new digs right here in Greenpoint. I have to say it is a significant improvement over their older space. Among other things the split level layout enables them to let their Feline Leukemia positive friends roam about without the risk of cross-infecting their non-Leukemia roommates. Among the kitties getting a little exercise this Sunday afternoon was a kitten named Heath. As you will see he found my camera strap of the utmost interest. Enjoy!

For more information about this little fella (who isn’t much of a cuddler but clearly loves to play) check out Empty Cages Collective’s Petfinder page. Otherwise you can see more footage of Heath’s bunkmates (including a couple of roosters that were recently rescued from a cockfighting ring) point and click your way over to my newly created Flickr set.

Miss Heather

Williamspoint Photos Du Jour: Cash Money

March 16, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg 

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Roebling Street.

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McGuinness Boulevard.

bitches

Bedford Avenue.

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Ainslie Street.

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Keap Street.

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Vandervoort Avenue.

Miss Heather

More Fun At The Viridian

March 15, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic 

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On February 19, 2009 K wrote:

…I figure you know about this due to linking alerts for your blog but here we go… or there He went.

Magic’s magic is ummmm… bankrupt!?

Not to wish ill, but let us be reasonable about the reality of where we live and what it can (should?) house.

Maybe they’ll make a skate park for the youth in the drained pool… and turn the sauna into a Public Russian (Polish) Bath House?

Among the numerous ideas my Greenpoint think tank came up with as to what to do with this Modernist monolith (including a scenario which can only be described as post-Apocalyptic class warfare) I really liked the idea of having the pool utilized as a public skateboarding park. The sad fact is the parks in my fair burgh are abysmal. The only thing worse in Greenpoint are arguably the drivers. When I see a child skateboarding on the street I get worried.

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Children* should be able to have safe facilities where they can get a little exercise. It is my belief that being physically active allows kids (of all ages) to blow off steam and consequently keeps them out of trouble (and Miss Heather’s hair). Needless to say when I noticed two teenagers opening the front door of the Viridian (as seen above) shoving a prepubescent boy inside and then holding it shut (thus encasing a Greenpoint young ‘un in luxurious captivity) I found it most interesting. In fact, I immediately pulled out my camera to document the most unorthodox use of a former condominium building I have seen to date.

I know Magic Johnson (a dedicated advocate of physical fitness/paid spokesman for Aetna) would be most pleased to know his monument to progress on Green Street is helping our children stay physically active and have a little fun to boot. Perhaps the new sales strategy for 110 Green Street should be…

The Viridian: The Affordable Choice for Luxurious Male Bonding/Hazing Since 2009.

Miss Heather

*Who, by the way, my dislike of is grossly exaggerated. It may take a village to raise a child but it takes only one self-important, pedantic and narcissitic parent to create an asshole.

BEER!

March 15, 2009 ·
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic 

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Brouwerij Lane is open for business!

growlers-for-ten-bucksthumbWhile the Mister was in awe of the wonderful selection of suds they have on tap I spoke to the store’s Manager. Here’s the scoop:

1. “Growlers” can be had for a $5.00 deposit.

2. (Re)fills of beer can be had for $10.00 bucks a pop. To see the selection of beer they have on tap click here.

3. Personalized six packs of beer (or “Pixs of Six”) are in the offering. In other words, you can mix and match your beer to your personal taste from freezers which are sorts by price. These range from $2.00 – $3.00 per bottle up to $8.00 per bottle.

4. No mention whatsoever was made of massages so I guess we Greenpointers will have DIY it.

5. Brouwerji Lane’s official Grand Opening will be Saturday, March 21, from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. Goulash, ‘wurst and a beer tasting will be in the offering!

Brouwerji Lane
78 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222

You can see more pix from my trip down Brouwerji Lane by clicking here.

Miss Heather

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