Spotted On Manhattan Avenue: American Male

February 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

How can I not shake the suspicion that while “American”, English is not this chap’s first language? Of course with the state of public education nowadays I suppose anything’s possible.

In any case, I am seriously tempted to throw all the Mister’s shit out (while he is out of town, naturally) and have this guy move into our walk-in closet. When he gets back I’ll be like “Meet (insert American male’s name here). He is our new tenant. Don’t worry: he’s American.” Hell, why stop at that; if this dude pulling in the kind of bucks he is suggesting maybe I’ll simply dump the Mister altogether?

Miss Heather

LAST GASP: Valentine’s Day Night

February 14, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art 

It’s a jungle out there!

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: Waiting

February 14, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

From Manhattan Avenue.

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Inbox: Early Morning Antics On India?

February 13, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

This item comes from a woman we’ll call S. She writes:

Hey Miss Heather,

Early this a.m. (2:30?) my husband and I were awakened to commotion and yelling outside our house, which is mid block India St.between Franklin & Manhattan.  My husband looked out and saw cops restraining a young man on the asphalt between 2 parked cars.  A total of three police cars were converged on the scene, 2 having come down India St. the wrong way. The young man was strenuously restrained and loaded into a police car.  After which police officers searched the gutters and snow mounds with flashlights.  The police left about 3:30.   This scene was a lot like the gunfire incident on our block last year.  And it seems like gunplay is getting to be a recurring theme here in the point.  Have you heard anything about this incident?  Your blog was the first place I looked for information.  Yes you’re that much of a neighborhood resource!!  For which I say thanks.

First off, thanks for the nice words S. They are appreciated! Secondly, I have not heard anything about this incident. I have spent most of today enjoying the beautiful weather! If anyone reading this has the skinny on what went down please share via comments or via email at missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com. Your identity will remain anonymous if you so desire. Thanks!

Miss Heather

Greenpoint Photo du Jour: From Manhattan Avenue With Love

February 13, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Taken February 12, 2011.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Starter: Manhattan Avenue

February 13, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Taken February 12, 2011.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: TGIF!

February 11, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

From Manhattan Avenue.

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Manhattan Avenue Smile

February 11, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Smiling woman

Taken by WarmSleepy.

Miss Heather

Greenpoint Pay Phone du Jour: Birthday Special

February 11, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

This fuzzy fella hails from Manhattan Avenue and is dedicated to my buddy (and code whiz extraordinaire) Evan. Happy birthday!

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Photo du Jour: Manhattan Avenue

February 11, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Yes, I have featured this quartet of statues before. But the lighting was just right— and dammit— I like them!

Miss Heather

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