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Attention Greenpointers!
(OR: “Girls” wants girls— and the rest of you to move your cars)
The New York Observer writes:
From an official Girls casting notice posted to Backstage.com, we now know what “hipster” typecasting looks like:
Seeking—Hipster Types: male and female, 18-30s, all ethnicities, all types, specifically seeking people with tattoos, piercings, colored hair, and unique looks. Young Adult (ages 18-29), Thirties (ages 30-39). Caucasian/White, African-American/Black, Latin/Hispanic/South American, Asian, Native American (!!! — Ed. Note), European, Middle Eastern, Indian/South Asian, Other.
Truth be told, I really hate going after low-hanging fruit like such as this— but “Europeans”?!? I just about shot Zywiec out of my nose reading that corker. Perhaps “Girls” will spot a few when they film in “Little Poland” tomorrow? That’s right, Greenpointers. Tomorrow. May 18th, 2012.
The areas impacted are:
- Manhattan Avenue between Java and Green Street and
- India Street between Manhattan Avenue and Franklin Street.
The tow trucks show up at 2:00 p.m. Why not leave a curricula vitae and a headshot on your dashboard, Garden Spotters?
Greenpoint Photos du Jour: Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
New York Shitty Analysis
Glass half-empty: Someone operating a motor vehicle (possibly under the influence) has rendered this trash receptacle two dimensional.
Glass half-full: Considerate citizens, undeterred, are still pressing it into service
I’m going with the latter.
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Z & J Wine & Liquor
Clocking in at an impressive 192 proof, I’d hazard to guess if you drink enough of this stuff the odds are quite good you will end up in handcuffs.* (Whether or not they will have hearts on them is another matter, however.)
*Not that I write from personal experience, mind you.
New York Shitty Photo du Jour: Mother’s Day Special
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Because nothing says “I love you mom” in the Garden Spot quite like a free shot glass…
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Skimmed?
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
An anonymous tipster writes:
Hey Heather,
Thought I’d give you a heads up- someone installed a skimmer on the door card reader for the Greenpoint HSBC branch. My card was copied, and someone took $1000 out of my account (not that I had $1000, but now I have $850 overdrafted and am missing $150). One of the workers at the branch said it happened last Sunday, and I just today got the call from the fraud department.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know, if you wanted to post up on NYS just in case other people have been scammed 🙁
Thanks as always for the intrepid reporting! 🙂
Yikes! Exercise caution, folks. You can get some tips on how to spot “skimmers” by clicking here.
Spotted On Manhattan Avenue: Lost Cat
You know the drill, gentle readers: if you have seen Sophie (or know of her whereabouts) say something to her person at the above-listed telephone number. Thanks!
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Cat Walk
Filed under: 11222, BAD ASS, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
From Manhattan Avenue, a constant source of fashion inspiration for yours truly.
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