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Greenpoint Street Art du Jour: Dead
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art, The Natives Are Getting Restless
From West Street.
Miss Heather
Live From “Stand Up! Speak Out!”: Part I
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
I am pleased to announce there was a full house at last night’s forum against anti-GBLTQ violence! Not only were a number of our elected officials and representatives from the Police Department present, but a great many concerned citizens from as far-flung locales as Park Slope! Some of these individuals had very powerful tales to tell, as you will see. In any case 9and without further ado) follows is the footage I shot. NOTE: I will be adding more later today so check back!
INTRODUCTION: Lincoln Restler and Tom Burrows introduce themselves and give a general run-down of the evening’s itinerary
PART II: State Assemblyman Joseph Lentol Speaks
Part III: Pastor Ann Kansfield of the Greenpoint Reformed Church Speaks
- Lincoln and Mr. Burrows give a nod to the other members of the clergy present
- Mr. Restler gives a general run-down of anti-GBLTQ incidences in north Brooklyn.
PART IV: A citizen named Dave gives a personal account of being attacked.
PART V: Chris, a friend of a man recently attacked, speaks.
- NOTE: the incident in question came to pass this last Saturday night/Sunday morning.
PART VI: Representatives from the Anti-Violence Project, Safe Horizons and the NYPD Speak
- LADIES NOTE: Project Envision is working on a project regarding street harassment!
PART VII: A Representative from the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office Speaks
PART VIII: Rami Metal, Community Liaison from Councilman Steve Levin’s office, speaks
More to come… You can view the rest here!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Street Seating du Jour: Greenpoint Selections
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Furniture
Dupont Street
Eagle Street
Java Street
Miss Heather
THIS WEEK: Bicycle Registration!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
This item comes courtesy of my friend and bicycle enthusiast Christine. This upcoming Friday, August 26, the folks at the 94th will be registering bicycles from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. As the flier states, this service is totally free and in the event your bicycle is stolen— and the police locate it— this will ensure its safe return to you, it’s rightful owner. Given how endemic bicycle theft is hereabouts those of you who have bicycles really should take the time to get your rides registered. TO REPEAT: this service is totally free!
Bicycle Registration at the 94th Precinct
August 26, 2011 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The 94th Precinct
100 Meserole Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
Now At 77 Box Street: WTF?
I suspect some of you have wondered, gentle readers, exactly what the deal is with the inexplicable bit of residential property (as seen above from the stairwell of the Pulaski bridge) perched atop this otherwise industrial building. I know I have. So you can imagine my delight when today— at long last— I got an answer: it is a hotel!
More specifically: it is The Box House Hotel. After I stopped laughing I headed home without delay. I simply had to see this website for myself.
It is truly something to behold. Follows is my favorite passage for your edification and/or amusement:
Not a hotel in your traditional sense, but what we offer are gorgeous designer loft apartments available for rental, either weekly or monthly. Very private. Located in the Industrial chic area of North Greenpoint. Walking distance to the Vernon-Jackson 7 train ( 1 stop from Grand Central station) or The Greenpoint avenue G train.
I have lived in Greenpoint for over 11 years now. I honestly did not know this area (which is a used-condom’s toss from the Newtown Creek Waste Water Treatment Facility) constituted “chic”. Obviously I am way behind the times. Thus desiring to get caught up— and learn what constitutes “Industrial chic”— I pulled up a satellite map via Google. Follows are my findings/conclusions:
“Industrial chic” (as found in north Greenpoint, anyway) is any one/combination of the following:
- McGuinness Boulevard
- The Pulaski Bridge
- A rather large DOT Facility
- Continental Auto Parts
- McGuinness Power Brake Service
- Newtown Creek
- Motiva and (albeit some ways down the road)
- One very short block away from a 200 bed assessment center for homeless, single men.
Who knew?!? I certainly didn’t! I suppose it goes without saying that such luxe environs (and accommodations) come at a price. Without further ado, here are the rates. Get your checkbooks ready!
Standard Suite 600sf
- Weekend (3 night/ Fri.-Sun.) $500
- Week $800
- Month $2500
City View Suite 650sf
- Weekend (3 night/ Fri.-Sun.) $525
- Week $875
- Month $2800
Duplex Suite 800sf
- Weekend (3 night/ Fri.-Sun.) $550
- Week $925
- Month $2950
Two Bedroom Suite
- Per Night $225
- Week $1500
- Month $4950
Don’t believe me? Point and click your way to this establishment’s website and see for yourself! I’ll have a box of Kleenex ready when you’re done.
Miss Heather
P.S.: Lest you are wondering this arrangement is perfectly legal.
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