New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: A Study In Gray
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad
Taken December 30, 2014.
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Clouds & Crook
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Yesterday afternoon’s cloud cover was a beautiful sight— albeit a very brief one. I took a moment to capture it. I’m glad I did!
From The New York Shitty Inbox: What Happened On Dupont Street
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad
I have had this brought to my attention by a number of people, including a Dupont Street resident who sent me the above photo. She writes on December 29th at 10:11 p.m.:
About 30 minutes ago, Dupont & Manhattan was lit up like a Christmas tree. Ambulances, squad cars, the works. The word on the street is that a young man was stabbed to death. I hope it isn’t true.
Unfortunately, it is true. Per the NYPD via an anonymous tipster:
On Monday, December 29, 2014 at approximately 2037 hours, police responded to a 911 call of a male assaulted at 131 Dupont Street within the confines of the 94th Precinct. Upon arrival, police observed a 37 year-old conscious male with a stab wound to the torso. Upon investigation, it was determined that the victim had a dispute with another male in the vestibule of the location when the victim was stabbed. EMS transported the victim to Bellevue Hospital and he was pronounced DOA. The are no arrests at this time and the investigation is ongoing.
*****UPDATE 12/30/14 LT A*****
The deceased has been identified as:
Truszkowski, Zbigniew
37-year-old male
131 Dupont Street
Brooklyn, NY
You can learn more about what happened by clicking here, here and here.
Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Special Christmas Eve Edition
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
There is no holiday cheer quite like Manhattan Avenue holiday cheer. Have a safe and happy one, folks!
Ho! Ho! Ho!
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Gone, But Not Forgotten
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad
A brave soul we’ll call gothamruins writes:
Miss Heather,
I’m sure you’ve heard of the water tower buffing. Truly sad to see it go. It took many years of talking about it but I got an up close look last year. Feel free to post the attached photo…
I too am sad to see this nugget of Greenpoint glory go. Thanks for the memory, gothamruins. It means a lot. In closing I feel compelled to note I recently acquired this print showcasing the “Wondrous Water Towers of New York City”.
It goes without saying the Garden Spot represents.
Here’s looking at you, kid.
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Decisions…
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street
Taken December 20, 2014.
From The New York Shitty Inbox: This Sunday!
A very nice lady named Melissa writes:
Hi, I am involved in a holiday market this weekend in Greenpoint. I was wondering if you would be able to post the flyer? Any help would be appreciated!! 🙂
Duly/gladly posted! Those of you who want more information about the participating artists are advised to check out this event’s Facebook page here. Support your local artists this holiday season and check it out!
Tomorrow: Holiday Craft Fair
This item comes from a very nice lady named Lisa. Any/all who have holiday shopping to do and wish to benefit a good cause should check it out!
PS 110 Craft Fair
December 10, 2014 starting at 5:00 p.m.
124 Monitor Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Crosstown Local Photo Du Jour: Greenpoint Avenue
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Taken December 5, 2014.
New York Shitty Videos Du Jour: Season’s Beatings From Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Gentrification, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
I cannot tell a lie: I hate the “holiday” season. It seems to bring out the very worst in otherwise normal, rational people. Call me a “Humbugger” all you want, gentle readers. Nowadays I confine yet another winter of my discontentment to snow globes. This is not simply therapeutic. It is better than, say, standing on the sidewalk yelling while brandishing a billy club. Which is exactly what came to pass on Manhattan Avenue late this afternoon.
I know what you’re thinking:
Exactly what lead up to this?
Well, if you listen carefully to the following video you will get some idea.
NOTE: I wrote “some idea”. As you can plainly see the fellow in question did not run away. And, well, further taunting an alleged assailant by screaming “Bitch” at him? This does not strike me as being a very good idea. Neither is wielding a billy club for that matter:
Don’t believe me? Read the law for yourselves here.
Ho! Ho! Ho!
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