Coming To 860 Manhattan Avenue: Upright Coffee

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

It would appear that the long vacant (and rather tiny) storefront at 860 Manhattan Avenue finally has a taker! You can learn more about Upright Coffee (and view a rather cute map of our fair burgh!) by clicking here.

Upright Coffee
OPENING DATE: t.b.d.
860 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: What a Difference Two Letters Make!

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11101, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens, Subway 

All Ass

One would have thought the folks who designed this poster would have seen this one coming. In any case, I’m glad they didn’t. This gem hails from Manhattan-bound platform of the E/M at 23rd Street – Ely and comes courtesy of Rowan5. NICE.

Miss Heather

Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Surf’s Up!

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

Given it is a downright balmy 31 degrees at the moment I could not resist passing along this rather amusing item from River Street. Anyone up for doing a Polar Bear club at the Newtown Creek Nature Walk this afternoon?*

Miss Heather

*Just kidding.

From The New York Shitty Inbox: Stray Voltage?

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

This item has been brought to my attention by the very kindly and dedicated head of the McCarren Park Dog  Run, a lady named Christine. She writes:

hi miss heather,

hope you are well…

could you post about stray voltage last night on my way to crafty tuesday one of my little demon dogs – ursula – was shocked by stray voltage on driggs and north 8.  there is a metal plate at that intersection and the combination of salt, water, metal and a little voltage cause her to sustain a shock.  she cried in tone that was not dog like and  tried to get away for the source of her pain.  having gone through something like this before i knew it wasn’t salt, it was electricity.   ursula is fine.   i reported it to 311 who connected me to 911 who got con ed out there to fix the situation.
dogs do die from these type of shocks.   it is best to report them!  call 311 or 911 and report that your dog was shocked and the location.  most of all be care around any metal with this weather.

Christine
has contacted Consolidated Edison and has an update:
Spoke to the con Ed men last night.  Asked how much was the voltage?  Which they responded there was no stray voltage.  I explain yes there was since my pup was shocked … They were nope no voltage so I was like so why have you been here the last 36 hours which at first they we no haven’t and then a supervisor came out of the truck to say yes and asked how my dog was who had since started barking at them.  As of this morning con Ed is gone and have replace the metal plate with this grated plate I guess so the water and salt don’t pool?
Those of you who have lived in north Brooklyn— or New York City, for that matter— know this is an issue which invariably arises this time of year. Those of you who have dogs please exercise extra vigilance at this intersection. Speaking for myself, I have frequently seen people employ balloons as disposable wellingtons for their canine companions. Not only is this quite effective (rubber does not conduct electricity) but it is also very economical. In any case, be careful. It’s a jungle out there!

Miss Heather

Lost At McCarren Park: Aka Chan

This item has been brought to my attention by a number of people. Aka Chan went missing at McCarren Park yesterday afternoon/morning (I have received conflicting information). If anyone reading this has seen Aka Chan or knows of her whereabouts please contact the people at Dog Habitat at (718) 710-0707. Be advised that although this comely lady (an Australian Shepherd) is very friendly, she is also rather nervous. If you see her do not follow her. Simply give Dog Habitat a ring. Thanks!

Miss Heather

TONIGHT: Super Shabbous & the Bowl

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

This item comes courtesy of my friend Samara, the very nice lady who organizes events for our very own Shul. Clearly she is shaking things up a little with this latest event— a kegger, no less. The price for this event is $13.00 and tickets can be purchased by clicking here. Check it out!

Super Shabbous & The Bowl
February 4, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Congregation Ahavas Israel
108 Noble Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: L Train

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11211, Subway, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

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Taken by Hans Hendley.

Miss Heather

Quicklink: An Open Letter to the Community Newspaper Group

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: Brooklyn, Plagiarism 

This item has been brought to my attention by my buddy down at BK Southie. He writes:

Heather,

The below story is posting on my site at 7am on Friday. But I know you both love a good blogger-hearts-the-newspaper-that-copies-from-him story, so I’m sending you the early edition.

Follows is the introducttion/a teaser:

Dear Community Newspaper Group,

Thank you for reading.

I genuinely mean that. I’m not bitter at all about the story and feature ideas you’ve taken from this site without credit. In fact, I really think that it’s fantastic that a mere amateur writer such as myself can make such a meaningful contribution to a cog in the News Corp engine…

Yes dear readers, it would appear my friend down south has had the pleasure of being poached. Repeatedly. Do take a moment to give his tome a read. It’s a hoot!

Miss Heather

Crosstown Local Photos Du Jour: Modern Life

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

From the Queens-bound platform at Greenpoint Avenue.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Starter: Random Act

February 4, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11201, Cobble Hill, Cobble Hill Brooklyn, Street Art 

From Smith Street.

Miss Heather

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