Greenpoint
Cafe Cito Bogota
New York Shitty Day Ender: North 7 Street
Taken August 12, 2009.
Miss Heather
North Brooklyn Lost & Found
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Manhattan Avenue, 11222
Driggs Avenue, 11211
North 7 Street
The two previous photographs represent only a fraction of fliers I found in Williamsburg today regarding the disappearance of little Lou-Lou. Although I do not want to come off as blaming the victim the sad reality is dog theft (for reward money/resale) is a serious problem in north Brooklyn: always keep a watchful on eye on your canine companions. And please, please, please, collar and microchip your pets. It’s the responsible thing to do.
This having been written, if you know anything about Diamond Street’s found ferret or Lou-Lou please contact the folks at the above-listed phone numbers.
Thanks!
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: Bubbles
From North 7 Street.
Miss Heather
Williamspoint Photos Du Jour: Summer In The Shitty
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Huron Street
Manhattan Avenue
North 7 Street
Driggs Avenue
Bedford Avenue
Calyer Street
Java Street
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: 4 BuMz
From North 7 Street.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Ender: Kicking It At North 7th & Bedford Avenue
Filed under: Williamsburg
Today the sun was shining and although I wasn’t at 100% (due to whatever cold/sinus problem that has been and still is afflicting me) I went out for a six hour walk. My final destination: Tony Avella’s “meet and greet” on Bedford Avenue. Truth be told I came away from the experience depressed.
This had nothing to do with Mr. Avella’s fitness for being our next Mayor. I like his platform and found him to be very amiable in person. What’s more, he’s a lefty. Handed, that is. Both the Mister and I are “southpaws”.*
Rather it was the apathy…
and narcissism of the local citizenry that got to me.
Then came along Lisa Marie. Avella’s helpers attempted to hand her a flier and she said:
I don’t need this. I’m a registered Democrat. Give me the petition!
As she was signing Avella’s petition (to get on the ballot) Lisa Marie explained that she grew up on the Northside and was none too happy about the recent spate of luxurification in her neighborhood. These are my words. Hers were much more colorful and piquant.
Lisa Marie is a sad reminder of what Williamsburg has become— and what Greenpoint might be.
I told Tony to come to Greenpoint. If he wants to see a real community (not a bunch of transplants, effete artist-wannabe types and stroller moms) that has been on the business-end of Mr. Bloomberg’s malfeaseance he should come here.
I have been told he will.
To close on an “up” note as the Mister and I were waiting for the B61 bus we saw a glimmer of hope.
I love this guy.
Miss Heather
*The Mister is a registered Democrat and signed Avella’s petition. I didn’t: I’m an independent.
TOMORROW: Meet Tony Avella
Filed under: Williamsburg
Tomorrow, July 9, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. the North Brooklyn Community Council will be having a “meet and greet” in Williamsburg with Mayoral candidate Tony Avella. Here’s the 411 per their press release:
Come meet and greet Democratic Mayoral candidate Tony Avella Thursday July 9th. 6pm til 7:30 pm at the intersection of North 7th Street and Bedford Ave… The New York Community Council has endorsed Tony Avella for Mayor of New York City. Now come see for yourself why we feel he is the best person to replace Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Please join us in the heart of Williamsburg this Thursday and meet the next Mayor of NYC, Tony Avella!
Meet Tony Avella
July 9, 2009; 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Bedford Avenue and North 7 Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
To learn more about Mr. Avella click here and you will be directed to his web site.
Miss Heather
P.S.: It has been brought to my attention that the Williamsburg Greenpoint Arts+News newspaper has written an excellent article about Mr. Avella. See comments for the link. Thanks, bleibtreu, for the reminder!
North Brooklyn Street Art Du Jour: Mixed Bag
Lest the relative silence today on New York Shitty has not been an indication I am kicking off this 4th of July weekend early. Over the next several days I will be posting— albeit not as prolifically as usual. (Hey, even I need to take a vacation once in a while!) The previous having been written, here’s a cavalcade of street art to get the party rolling. Enjoy!
West Street
Franklin Street
Bedford Avenue
North 4th Street
North 6 Street
North 7 Street
Driggs Avenue
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo Du Jour: Broke, But Not Broken
From Bedford Avenue.
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: The Sleep Of Reason Creates Monsters*
From North 7th Street.
Miss Heather
*This comes from Francisco de Goya’s “Los Caprichos” and is the only explanation I can muster as to why someone who so vehemently defends the life of the unborn—in the name of god— would elect take to take the life of another, albeit already born. In a church, no less. Disgusting.
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