From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Teddy Bear

January 26, 2011 ·
Filed under: Advanced Life Forms, Manhattan, New York City 

Taken by Steven R. Hazlett.

Miss Heather

Something Neat: Past Objects

As some of you might recall a woman stated at last week’s 94th Precinct Community Council meeting (in regards to the proposed homeless shelter at 400 McGuinness Boulevard) that “Greenpoint has been dumped on for years”. What she probably didn’t realize at the time is in how very correct she was. In fact, it could be argued that Greenpoint is, quite literally, a dump: much of what we know as Garden Spot today is landfill. Landfill = someone else’s trash.

I was reminded about this when I perused through the above book: Past Objects. What is this tome, you ask? I will tell you: it is a rather lavish photo journal/diary of objects found by amateur archeologist Scott Jordan while excavating various sites around our fair city. This includes a formidable number of finds from the Garbage, um, Garden Spot (and yes, Williamsburg)! If you like “stuff” and New York City history (and I do) you may very well enjoy this book. Follows are a few shots to give you an idea of what you can expect.

Old Shoes

The old metal horse was found in Greenpoint!

These Revolutionary War era items were found in Manhattan.

And lots and lots of bottles.

All in all I really enjoyed this book— I am not just saying this because I got it for free from the publisher (I did). It should also be noted that the first copy I was mailed was stolen— and not returned (Yes, this has happened). So obviously somebody else in the Garden Spot likes it as well Those of you who are interested in perusing this book will be pleased to know I have spoken to Jen over at our very own Word Books and she has placed an order for two! They should arrive next Wednesday.

Word Books
126 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 383-0096

Miss Heather

P.S.: I also have word she will also be ordering copies of this! Go ahead and click— you know you want to. Here’s a hint!

Quicklink: Animal New York Gets Poached!

Many of you who have followed this blog over the years have undoubtedly noticed that a number of stories broken by yours truly have a strange way of finding their way onto the pages of Newscorp’s manifold publications within a matter of hours/days/weeks— often as “exclusives”. As you can imagine I find this phenomenon very interesting. What’s more, I can assure you it is not a coincidence. In fact, one of their own reporters even admitted as much! Alex Ginsberg comments (regarding my reporting about Cutting Edge Fitness):

Post policy prevented me from crediting you in print. Allow me to do so now. You did a fantastic reporting job. All I had to do was follow your steps (and make a few extra phone calls).

I won’t discuss at length the policy of not crediting blogs (or anyone else). I’ll just briefly explain that as long as we can independently verify every bit of info, we don’t credit.

You will find that the Daily News observes the same policy, but the Times does not. (They often write an explanatory phrase like, ‘The investigation into Mr. Spitzer was first reported in the New York Post.’ That’s not a real one. I just made it up. Although I would note that another Times policy would prevent them from actually printing the name of your blog, presenting them with an unresolvable conflict between two inflexible rules.)

Looking forward to “amplifying” more of your good work in the future.

So you can imagine my dark amusement when I stumbled upon the above item from Animal New York today. A very angry Bucky Turco writes:

While it’s common knowledge that the New York Post often rips off story ideas from local blogs—just ask editors from Gothamist, EV Grieve, New York Shitty, Vanishing New York, Sheepshead Bites and a handful of others—their latest article on the bombing of the Bowery mural, which was basically lifted from several ANIMAL posts, was particularly egregious…

You can read the whole sad story by clicking here. In closing, I would like to leave you with this quote from Newcorp’s spokesperson, Suzi Halpin:

The New York Post credits blogs, bloggers, and other media all the time, as our readers know.

Except when they don’t. If the Post followed the above policy to the letter their readership would quickly comprehend exactly how much of the content they are reading has its provenance from online/alternative/independent media outlets (READ: blogs). Welcome to the club, Bucky— and by all means keep on writing! Dozens of reporters depend on people like you and me for their livelihood!

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: A Splash Of Color

January 21, 2011 ·
Filed under: Advanced Life Forms, BAD ASS, Manhattan, New York City 

A Brief Burst of Color

Of the above lass Steven Hazlett writes:

I found this guy today in Chelsea. He claimed to be Lady Gaga’s grandmother… lol yeah, grandmother. He had the greatest aura to him, surrounded by good vibes.

God I love New York.

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Beret

January 20, 2011 ·
Filed under: 10010, Manhattan, New York City 

Taken by Steven R. Hazlett.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: And So The Race To The Bottom Continues…

January 16, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, New York City 

I don’t know about you but I’ll be happy when this football season is over. Why, you ask? The latest covers of the New York Post have been— to put it mildly— more cringe-worthy than usual.

Miss Heather

P.S.: If Rex Ryan is reading this I recently lost my job and really need a new pair of sneakers. The above (pink!) New Balances are a womens’ size 6 1/2; have never been washed and have seen a great deal of our fair city. Care to make a deal?

Urban Fur: May I Help You?

January 16, 2011 ·
Filed under: Bronx, Crazy Cat Lady, New York City, Urban Fur 

Pablo the Bodega Cat: Hunts Point Bronx

This handsome (and many-toed) fellow is named Pablo. He hails calls Hunt’s Point, Bronx his place of work and play and comes courtesy of Chris Arnade. Great capture!

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Movin’

January 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: Manhattan, New York City, Subway 

Taken by Steven R. Hazlett.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Starter: Neil’s Coffee Shop

January 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: Manhattan, New York City 

Neil's

This rather nifty shot comes courtesy of a new person in my photo pool: WithoutFins. Of Neil’s he writes:

Hot Chocolate and Grilled cheese sandwiches here on Sunday afternoon. It’s real old timey NYC!

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part IV: Stylin’

January 10, 2011 ·
Filed under: Manhattan, New York City 

Do Edge Barbershop: Washington Heights

This photogrpah comes courtesy of a very talented photographer (and frequent New York Shitty photo pool contributor) Chris Arnade. Who, I have been told, will be having a show of his photography later this month right here in Brooklyn! More details to follow.

Miss Heather

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