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The Word On The Street: Meat
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street, Urban Artifact
I have long been remiss sharing some of the rather interesting wireless networks to be found hereabouts (such as this one). This I discovered while walking home from the recent ULURP meeting. As you probably notice, my apparel is festooned with kielbasa. This did not go unnoticed that rather contentious evening. I put it this way:
This meeting is all about making sausage. And making sausage is a very ugly affair.
Now jump forward to today, August 17, 2013. I go to the local McDonald’s (so as to use their ATM). While I am waiting— and WAITING— I spy this wireless network.
MEAT TREE.
Well, that would not be that interesting in and of itself. However, a short distance from there I happened upon a tree…
And it had meat (specifically, kielbasa) in it.
So it goes in Greenpoint…
From The New York Shitty Inbox: What Happened On Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad
Per a tipster (who sent the above photo):
I heard the accident from my apartment (on the NW corner of Eagle and Manhattan). It happened a little after 9pm. No horns, no tires screeching, just a skid followed by the sound of impact. By the time I got to the front window, someone was attempting to pick the motorcyclist up from the ground by pulling on his arms until someone said not to move him. I don’t know if his helmet had been knocked off from the impact or if someone had taken it off. Another guy eventually started CPR which an EMT took over once they arrived. At that point it was clear how serious it was as the man was completely unresponsive. From the looks of it, I don’t think he survived. The driver of the car was extricated (side airbags had deployed) and was taken away on a stretcher and was the only other person taken by ambulance aside from the motorcyclist. There was a second motorcyclist at the scene who appeared to have been involved but was uninjured and later rode away. Sanitation is still cleaning up the intersection. Just a horrible, horrible thing.
Update, August 16th: Here’s what happened per the NYPD
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 at approximately 2113 hours, police responded to a motor vehicle accident at the corner of Eagle Street & Manhattan Avenue, located within the confines of the 94 Precinct. Upon arrival, officers determined that Vehicle #1, a Yamaha R6L motorcycle, operated by a M/W/18, was traveling southbound on Manhattan avenue approaching Eagle Street. At the same time, Vehicle #2, a 2011 Toyota Camry, operated by a M/B/23, was at a stop sign on Eagle street, when the operator proceeded to enter the intersection. Vehicle #1 collided into the driver’s side of Vehicle #2 as it entered the intersection. EMS responded to the location and transported both victims Woodhull hospital. The operator of Vehicle #2 suffered non-life threatening injuries and is listed in stable condition. Vehicle #1 operator sustained severe body trauma and was pronounced DOA. The investigation is ongoing.
BREAKING: An Accident On Manhattan Avenue?
There was quite a clip of activity on Greenpoint’s main drag tonight. For those of you who are wondering, it sounds (and looks) pretty bad. Per an anonymous tipster:
I heard a motorcycle roaring by my building, then heard a crash. Looked out my window to see an accident had happened on Eagle & Manhattan. I think someone died. The medics were doing CPR.
None of the people in the car looked good. And I didn’t see who was on the motorcycle. I also saw a bicycle laying in the street.
As of 12:31 this morning (August 16th) there are still police cars on the scene. Not good. Is it just me or do we need some serious traffic enforcement in north ‘Point? YESTERDAY.
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Seeing Double
Late this afternoon while running errands on the fly I bumped into my good friend Josef. He simply had to have me see the above portrait which I agreed was quite wonderful. I asked if I could take a photo of Josef holding Josef. As you can see he happily obliged. Our conversation caught the attention of a passerby. Josef invited him to join us. More specifically, he told this fellow that I (and I quote):
Take pictures of the stuff I do around the neighborhood.
To wit I countered:
No Josef, you do site-specific installations. I am going to write a list of terminology and buzz phrases. I want you to learn and start using them.
Now if you do not mind, gentle readers, I am off to put that MFA to work…
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Stars & Stripes
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Josef repurposes a retired parking meter into an ad hoc piece of public art. While I am on the subject, I have been asked by a great many folks about this fellow. As it would happen, Nowy Dziennik published an article about him last year. Give it a look-see! (NOTE: Google translations from Polish to English are a mite bit “off”— but you’ll get the idea…)
Missing On Manhattan Avenue: “Huck”
As spotted on Manhattan Avenue at India Street. If anyone knows of Huck’s whereabouts please contact his “people” at the above-listed phone number. A reward is being offered for his safe return.
New York Shitty Photo Du Jour: Superman
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
From Manhattan Avenue.
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: 11222, BAD ASS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
I cannot think of a better way to while away a lovely Friday afternoon in the Garden Spot than, say, doing a dozen chin-ups courtesy of a crosswalk signal. Go out there and get ripped, Greenpoint!
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