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Greenpoint Photos Du Jour: Gone!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Not only is the grammatically incorrect, rather hideous and indisputably illegal sign at Jerzy Popieluszko Square gone, but our Parks Department has dispensed with the old garbage cans in lieu of stronger bright green ones!
Hooray!
Now if we could get rid of the “No Smoking” signs someone has seen fit to affix to the trees with thumb tacks we’ll be all aces!
Observation: trees— not unlike the humans who love them— tend to fare better when they do not have sharp objects inserted into them.
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part III: Homelessness Under The BQE?
A person we’ll call “N” writes:
Hi there —
Wanted to pass along some info about the homeless encampment that is starting to stink up the 5 block radius around it – I reported it to 311 and it turns out our police precinct seems to think it’s not under their jurisdiction to disband it. I’ve called the Department of Homeless Services and it seems that are also aware of the problem but have not done anything about it yet. Meanwhile the homeless guys have a BBQ, mattresses, and just tons and tons of shit piling up around there. They’ve been collecting stuff there for months now. It’s getting really disgusting. You should take a walk by there and check it out. Spread awareness and maybe if enough people complain the police or the homeless dept will get them some help. It’s really sad.
Thanks!
This afternoon I went to see this myself. The following photos and video footage pretty much say it all.
(speechless)
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: What’s Up At 75 Eagle Street?
A person we’ll call “M” writes:
Hi there Miss Heather-
Any idea whats going to be built on the corner of Eagle and Franklin?
Looks like some new restaurant or something might be going in there.
Thanks!
Per the very nice fellow working on said property today 75 Eagle Street will be (and I quote) “a sandwich shop with some groceries”. Given how long this storefront has been vacant and its proximity to Barge Park this could be a very good development! In any case, I left my business card in the hope the owner of this establishment will contact me. Let’s see…
Sandwich Shop/Grocery Store
Opening Date: Unknown
75 Eagle Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
P.S.: While I am on the subject of foodstuffs, today I got word that 172 Norman Avenue (as seen above) is going to be a pizzeria. Per the very nice men working there it should be up and running in “about three months”. So there have you!
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part I: Carrots Anyone?
Those of you who wish to boost your beta carotene should head over to Noble Street. This is where the above Greenpoint goodness was captured by french toast. Nice find!
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Closing
With its celebratory opening day flags still in place, J & S Indian Deli & Grocery has announced they will be closing their doors. Given the amount of time and effort the owner has invested in revamping this storefront, I feel more than a little sad. Perhaps he’ll find a good tenant? But given all the vacant storefronts here I am not terribly optimistic. I suppose we’ll have to wait and see…
J & S Indian Deli & Grocery Store
Status: Closing
1005 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Greenpoint Veterans Memorial Day Parade
This item comes courtesy of our 50th Assembly District Democratic Leader, Lincoln Restler. He writes:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
This *Sunday is the 12th Annual Greenpoint Memorial Day Parade*! This is a special opportunity for everyone in our community to thank our neighborhood veterans for their service. It means a great deal to our veterans to have Greenpointers line the streets and cheer them on along the parade route. The parade is quintessentially Greenpoint with school marching bands and other local attractions. The 2012 Grand Marshal is Lorraine Bizinski
*Greenpoint Memorial Day Parade Schedule*
9:00 A.M. – Parade from Nassau Ave and Leonard. to St. Anthony’s Church
(Milton and Manhattan)
9:30 A.M. Memorial Mass at St. Anthony’s Church
10:30 A.M. Parade from St. Anthony’s Church (Milton and Manhattan) to 519 Leonard St. for Memorial Service and Flag Raising at St. Stanislaus Memorial Post, 519 Leonard Street
Drinks and hot dogs follow the Memorial Service at the St. Stanislaus Memorial Post.
Image Credits: Greenpoint Veterans Memorial Day Parade Facebook page.
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