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Animal Planet, Revisited
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
This morning as I was running errends I noticed Greenpoint’s latest addition to the pet supply store scene is open for business.
Animal Planet
1084 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 349-0602
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: A Whole Lotta Beer
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
We Greenpointers sure love us some beer.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Marty For Life
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
I found this flier at McCarren Park this afternoon. First Jamie was caught hoarding Murakami swag, now the Markowitzes have kicked it up a notch by plotting world domination!
Miss Heather
P.S.: Here’s another bit of Martymania from a Manhattan Avenue pay phone!
Weekend Round-Up: Springtime In Greenpoint
The first breath of spring weather last weekend was greeted by my fellow Greenpointers in good form:
- 3/31/08: a toilet is left on my block
- 4/4/08, 11:40 P.M.: someone sees fit to do #2 in said porcelain throne using what appears to be legal paper as toilet paper. (Not that I am complaining, mind you. Someone deposited a hefty helping of diarrhea on my stoop two weeks prior. The fact someone used this privy gives me solace that there is some semblance of decency in this city.)
- 4/5/08, 2:30 P.M.: I saw a drunk chap sipping from a can of Foster’s Lager with a straw
- 4/5/08, 7:00 P.M.: I saw a chihuahua in a dress
- 4/5/08, 8:30 P.M.: I saw a VERY inebriated dude getting loaded (no pun intended) into an ambulance in front of a liquor store on Manhattan Avenue. It took four EMS workers to do it.
Springtime in Greenpoint is something to behold, folks. I have experienced eight of them and have yet to be disappointed.
Case in point:
Something about the warm weather brings out the (already) impish nature of my Garden Spot brethren.
Note the use of tense, e.g.: Karen eats dick whereas Lenny ate dick.
As did “Fuser”. The gentleman (whose shoulder can be seen in the above photo, a MTA employee no less) was initially alarmed by my shutterbugging. When I explained to him that this was the third instance of someone “eating dick” I had seen in as many days in Greenpoint he left me alone.
Go figure.
Miss Heather
P.S.: Oh yeah, if you haven’t read about it already some guys managed to drive into Newtown Creek at 3:00 a.m. this morning.
Miss Mordred Readies Herself For Spring
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Yesterday I had the pleasure of bumping into one of Greenpoint’s most stylish citizens. Yes, I am talking about none other than Miss Mordred.
She was busy doing a little shopping at the local junk shop and didn’t have the time or desire to model her fine fettle for me.
She was perfectly amenable to having her head scratched by Mr. Heather, though.
After a little cajoling we were finally able to get her to strike a pose.
Her dress sports no less than three bows! Tres chic!
Miss Heather
Smells Like Greenpoint Spirit!
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Any Greenpointer new or old will recognize this building. It is the Greenpoint Savings Bank. Or more accurately, it was the Greenpoint Savings Bank. A few years ago it was bought out by North Fork. Most recently it became Capital One. Which brings me to a fantastic comment I received from a reader who has the pleasure of banking at this newly christened establishment. Rebecca11222 writes:
You know the economy is bad when the big banks are buying up the smaller ones. Greenpoint Bank became North Fork in 2005. North Fork is now owned by Capital One. You’d think that would mean they’d hire more tellers and improve service, but you’d be wrong.
I was in line last month when some elderly ladies came close to rioting because the bank was “all out of $100 bills.†One hip granny said:
Whadaya mean you’re out of money? You’re a bank, you ain’t the damn grocery store.
The guards were getting nervous. The situation was resolved when the eight to ten of us in line (2 tellers working) came to the woman’s aid and traded large bills for her small ones.
Nope, you can’t take Greenpoint. Or would that be Greenpoint grannies wont take you(r shit)?
Miss Heather
The Toilet Spot
Those of you who bemoan the lack of public lavatories in north Greenpoint will be pleased to learn about the Green Street privy.
This receptacle for human defecation was discarded March 31, 2008 (which is when the above photo was taken, note Magic Johnson’s condominium craptacular rising in the background). It has resided on my block going on six days now.
With predictable results.
Looks like someone needs to call a plumber.
Miss Heather
Some Fish For Friday
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
(Or, Greenpoint: 2, Philosophy Works: 0)
Shortly after writing this post I noticed Philosophy Works has seen fit to retool their advertising campaign.
And wouldn’t you know it, but some Crosstown local patron, marker in hand, was ready and waiting.
Anyone up for a little fillet of soul?
Miss Heather
1000 Manhattan Avenue, Revisited Yet Again
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Yes folks, it would appear that the unthinkable has indeed happened. After a full year of citations and $20,000 worth of fines (all which are unpaid, by the way) this building owner is finally making much-needed repairs to this building.
I don’t know about you, but I think a block party should be thrown after this (admittedly hilarious) eyesore is removed from the sidewalk.
Miss Heather
Animal Planet Lands In Greenpoint
The slightly older newcomers to this neighborhood will recognize this storefront. It used to belong to The Vortex* until February of last year. That’s when the landlord decided to double the rent from $2,000 to $4,000 a month. As a result, this property (which is located between Eagle and Dupont Street) stayed on the market for an entire year. It is an enormous (if ill-maintained) space. I would love to know what these people are paying for rent. I doubt it is four grand.
For pet owners in far north Greenpoint I suppose this is good news. I am cautiously optimistic. We already have Pets On The Run, NYC Pets, Petland, District Dog and (for those you willing to cross the bridge to LICLand) City Dog Lounge. I fear pet supply stores are going to become like Thai restaurants or banks here: too much of one thing.
Animal Planet
1084 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 349-0602
Nonetheless, I wish them the best of luck and look forward to checking out their wares.
Miss Heather
*Which has moved to 222 Montrose Avenue Brooklyn, 11206.
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