The Word On The Street, Part III: Good Advice

From Franklin Street.

New York Shitty Day Starter: Ride

February 24, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

car on milton

Taken by Will Star.

Now At The Manhattan Avenue Kayak Launch: Peanut Butter!

This item comes courtesy of a chap we’ll call “T”. He writes (in an email aptly titled “WTF?”):

Rows of peanut butter at park at end of Manhattan Ave??

Follows are a few observations/thoughts:

  1. While nice, the partially consumed jar of chocolate body paint I found on West Street several years ago still reigns supreme.
  2. Where the hell is the jelly?!?

Greenpoint Street Art du Jour: Marilyn

February 23, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art 

From Franklin Street.

Greenpoint Photo du Jour: 1005 Manhattan Avenue

Many north ‘Pointers have probably noticed that this space (former home of El Encanto Mexicano) has been undergone a serious overhaul. Today, after commending the owner on the lovely job he has done rehabbing this storefront, I inquired as to what was to occupy his new and improved space.

An Indian/Spanish deli

he replied.

Color me excited!

Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Franklin Street

February 23, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Taken February 22, 2012.

New York Shitty Day Ender: Whiskers

Franklin Street, 11222


North 7 Street, 11211

Johnson Avenue, 11237

Ingraham Street, 11237

Beaver Street, 11206

Taken February 22, 2012.

Greenpoint Photos du Jour: Gearing Up For St. Paddy’s Day

March may not be upon us just yet, but the lovely (and incredibly dedicated) lady at 57 Franklin Street has already seen fit to prepare for St. Paddy’s Day. Following this will undoubtedly come my very favorite holiday display of all: Easter! To get a taste as to what multicolored goodness awaits us in April click here!

Crosstown Local Photo du Jour: Take Your Pick

February 22, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Taken February 22, 2012.

The Word On The Street, Part II: A Pulaski Bridge PSA

Taken February 20, 2012.

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