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Spotted On McGuinness Boulevard: Stop The Speedway
Today as I was strolling past the scene of our latest traffic-related fatality, Calyer Street at McGuinness Boulevard, I stumbled upon this item. Intrigued, I checked out the url listed on this sticker upon arriving home. I would strongly advise each and every one of my fellow Greenpointers to do the same.
There you will find the above online petitions and a number of statistics which are quite disturbing. For example: in the course of 8 hours 150 red light violations were observed and 114 failures to yield to pedestrians were observed. Check it out.
THIS WEEK: Parks & Waterfront Committee Meeting
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
This Wednesday, November 16, 2011 starting at 6:30 p.m. the Parks and Waterfront Committee of our very own Community Board will be convening. Those of you whose reside near or frequent McCarren Park will undoubtedly find the rather limited agenda for this meeting of interest:
- Presentation on on the development of the scope for RFP: The Development, Operation, and Maintenance of a Seasonal Ice Rink at McCarren Park – by Mr. Evan George, Project Manager, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation.
- Pathways of McCarren Park – Project status: continued discussion.
REMINDER: You must sign in by 6:15 p.m. in order to speak!
Parks & Waterfront Committee Meeting, Community Board 1
November 16, 2011 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Community Board 1 Office
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Urban Fur: Bad Kitty!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Fur
I realize the above series of photographs might be a bit unclear, thus I will tender an explanation/description. Someone, upon spotting a discarded nicotine trans-dermal patch affixed to the sidewalk, decided to draw a cigarette smoking kitty. Don’t believe me? Go to West Street between Milton and Noble and see it for yourself.
Spotted At 817 Manhattan Avenue: Activity
This week we learned that Manhattan Avenue is to receive yet another cell phone provider: Verizon. Needless to say I was more than a little curious when I spied signs of life at Sprint’s former digs this afternoon. I struck up a conversation with the very nice man on the premises and as a result have some good news to relay. This space is slated to become something we can actually use: a hardware store! I did not get an ETA as far as when this establishment will open its doors. However, I did make it known to this gentleman that given such an establishment used to grace Sakura 6’s current home just this is addition to my community’s main drag would, in all likelihood, be quite welcome by my fellow Greenpointers.
Hardware Store (name to be announced)
817 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Greenpoint Street Art du Jour: PULL
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art
Taken November 12, 2011.
From The New York Shitty Inbox: A Home Invasion At The Viridian?
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
You read me correctly, folks. None other than the head of the 94th Precinct, Deputy Inspector Hurson, has alerted me that a home invasion came to pass at 110 Green Street (AKA: The Viridian) involving two men— one of whom was sporting a fire arm— today. Thus far no arrests have been made.
This just goes to show that even a building with a doorman can be vulnerable to individuals with very bad intentions. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: be sure the front door of your building and apartment is locked at all times; be mindful of your surroundings and above all if you see something say something to the police. That’s what they’re here for!
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