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Spotted On Manhattan Avenue: Spider Man
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Hooliganism, Newtown Creek, Wow, WTF
If these images (which a lady named Lisa was kind enough to bring to my attention) are any indication, it was a lively evening in the Garden Spot last night. My tipster kicks the party off as follows:
So…as we’re leaving (a) party… I see fucking Spiderman scaling a building, out of costume, on Manhattan ave. SPIDEY, YOU’RE DRUNK, GO HOME!
We first see him climbing up the fire escape ladder and assume, OK, he made it, he’s home. Not so much…
There were, of course, extensive comments on what would be happening if he was not Caucasian…
Spidey proceeds to move behind the staircase and onto the ledge, AROUND THE AC UNIT – nice effing moves – and works his way to the next building
I moved to video, showing poor judgement as it was too dark, so I did not get pics of the rest. Spidey moved to the next building where we thought “no way, that window has child guards on it, he can’t get in there,” but we were wrong…he opened the window and climbed OVER the child guards, OVER THE CHILD GUARDS, through the window, where he was welcomed with cheers from a party. THIS WAS AWESOME! I should post the video just for the Stephanie and Jerry show commentary, but I won’t. But this shit was funny. Damn. Jerry, did anyone believe you when you got back? Here is our proof!
A few thoughts:
- Given there have been a number of break-ins hereabouts wherein the thieves accessed the apartment(s) in question via the fire escape, this fellow is lucky no one called the police.
- He’s doubly lucky he didn’t fall and seriously hurt himself. I’d say he was tempting fate— and subsequent notoriety courtesy of the New York Post— in a big, big way.
- Greenpoint is becoming more and more like the East Village/Lower East Side every day. God help us.
UPDATE: It has been brought to my attention that this morning someone in a BMW drove off Manhattan Avenue, presumably via the Kayak Launch, and into Newtown Creek. Wow. Just wow. You can read Gothamist’s take on this bizarre turn of event by clicking here.
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: 116th Street Festival
Filed under: Harlem, Harlem Manhattan, New York City, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Happy Puerto Rican Day! (Taken by Pajarita Frenetica.)
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Freeman Street
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad
Taken June 7, 2013. (previously)
Urban Artifact: Franklin Street
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Artifact
Taken June 7, 2013.
New York Shitty Street Art Du Jour: C215
This morning as I was walking past 77 Commercial Street I had the feeling I was being watched. Sure enough, I was!
Spotted On Crosby Street: Beach Front Homes For Sale
Regrettably, the site touted on this flyer, www.climatechangehomesNYC.com, does not exist (I checked). Nonetheless, this makes for some compelling food for thought as we slog through Tropical Storm Andrea. Now if you do not mind, I am off to fire up my jet ski…
Quicklink: Dog Attacked In North ‘Point
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff The Makes Heather Sad
Sadly, Arlo died of his wounds. You can get the whole run-down of what happened— and how you can help— by clicking here. Keep your eyes peeled— and be vigilant— Greenpoint dog lovers…
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Greenpoint’s Got Gospel…
(Music, that is)
A very nice lady named Beth writes:
Hi Miss Heather!
Would you mind posting something about this community gospel choir happening at Greenpoint Church? Thank you!
Greenpoint Community Gospel Choir
You know you love gospel music. Secretly. Or not so secretly! Aretha Franklin? Mahalia Jackson? America’s best music has come from the gospel tradition.
Don’t you want to sing some old school gospel music in a grown-up choir? Come join us! All you need is a love of singing, the ability to clap, shout and just a pinch of soul. No prior experience or religious affiliation necessary. Not sure? Come to a rehearsal and try it out. You’ll be singing “Halleluyah!” before you know it!
Any and all who are interested in joining this endeavor should contact Beth via email at pricebeth99 (at) gmail (dot) com. You can also follow their Facebook page by clicking here.
Greenpoint Community Gospel Choir
Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m
Greenpoint Reformed Church
136 Milton Street
Brooklyn, new York 11222
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Shoefitti
Filed under: 10002, Chinatown, Chinatown Manhattan, Street Art, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Taken by mistergalaxy.
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