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Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Polonia Bookstore
After I took the above photograph a fellow Greenpointer stopped so as the appreciate the latest window display at this establishment.
Me: They always have the most wonderful window decorations.
Fellow Greenpointer: Yes, but these item are expensive. I bought one of those eggs.
Me: I won’t. My cats would destroy it without haste. But looking is free!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part I: Viridian Trash
I suppose March 14th is as good as time as any to get rid of that Christmas tree. Sheesh.
Miss Heather
Photo Credits: Gina Herold
LAST GASP: Live From Manhattan Avenue
Filed under: 11222, Advanced Life Forms, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Just another day in the life of the very special place that is the Garden Spot of the Universe…
Miss Heather
Laid Off Nursing Home Cat Needs A Home!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Bed-Stuy, Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Stuff like this (which I spotted on Bedford Avenue this afternoon) absolutely breaks my heart. If any of you, dear readers, are in search of a loving companion of the feline persuasion— or know someone who is— please consider this lovely lady. “Mommy” deserves better than this. Thanks!
UPDATE, March 18, 2011: Mommy has a new home upstate! Read the comments for the scoop!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Street Seating du Jour: 1011 Manhattan Avenue
When I saw this ad hoc arrangement of street seating this morning I simply had to document it. This, in turn, piqued the curiously of the above chap. We struck up a conversation:
I take it you got a permits to operate a sidewalk— or would that be street— cafe?*
Man (laughing):
No, I’m here to drop these off to a new coffee shop opening up here.
Me: I take it you mean at 1101 Manhattan Avenue?
He didn’t seem to know for certain, but this is the buzz I have been hearing over the last several months. If anyone out there knows the skinny on this new establishment I would love to hear from you. Please share via comments or email at missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com. Your identity will remain anonymous if you so desire.
Miss Heather
*To give credit where it is truly due, I was not the originator of this idea. That distinction goes to our Public Safety Chair who, upon my telling him about coming home to find not one— but three individuals sitting atop torn cardboard boxes drinking beer and feasting upon fried chicken on my stoop (a Garden Spot party!), advised me to apply for such a permit and a liquor license. He’s a true visionary/entrepreneur, this guy.
Spotted At 860 Manhattan Avenue: Signs of Life
As some of you are aware, last month I reported a coffee shop, Upright Coffee, had taken possession of a tiny store front at teh above address. Well, today when I walked by I spied two gentleman working inside. I waved at them and they were kind enough to let me in.
After the usual pleasantries I asked the question which is undoubtedly on many a Greenpointer’s mind: when is this establishment going to open? Their answer was as follows:
Hopefully next week!
Upright Coffee
OPENING DATE: March 20, 2011 (give or take)
860 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
SATURDAY: Purim Masquerade At Congregation Ahaveth Israel
This item comes courtesy of a very nice lady named Marcia. She writes:
Hi there,
The Greenpoint Shul would like to have our Purim Masquerade invitation posted on Newyorkshitty.com.
Our event is Saturday March 19th and will be a great costume party for all…
Duly mentioned! Tickets for this event (which are $13.00 each and include snacks and an open bar) can be purchased by clicking here. It goes without saying dressing up in costume is encouraged.
Purim Masquerade
March 19, 2011 starting at 9:00 p.m.
Congregation Ahaveth Israel
108 Noble Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
The Word On The Street: Bialystok
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street
From Calyer Street.
Miss Heather
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