From The New York Shitty Inbox: More Information/Resources Regarding 400 McGuinness

October 5, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Although I have added this information to this post, I feel behooved to post it once again here. Elizabeth writes:

Thank you again for all of the information you have sent readers about the homeless shelter at 400 McGuinness Blvd in Greenpoint.

I called Councilman Levin’s office to voice my concerns about this 200-bed facility. I spoke to Rami Metal who said the councilman has concerns about the shelter as well.

Rami suggested I call Comptroller John Liu’s office to voice my opposition to the new shelter and ask that Liu not give final approval to the shelter. Rami said very few RFPs get nixed but calls from residents might help.

Here is the number folks can call to voice their concerns in case you want to pass this on to your readers:
Comptroller John Liu
Community Action Center
212-669-3916 phone

Next week Councilman Levin is taking a tour of another homeless shelter run by Help USA in Brooklyn. His office will send out information about what the councilman learned about the group and its operations. If readers want to be on the email list, they can email rmetal (at) council (dot) nyc (dot) gov.

Miss Heather

Greenpoint Critter Watch: McGuinness Boulevard

October 5, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Taken October 5, 2010.

Miss Heather

East Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: Montrose Avenue

Taken October 5, 2010.

Miss Heather

400 McGuinness Petition: Now In Polish

October 5, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

I asked for it— and here it is: a draft of the petition protesting the proposed homeless shelter at 400 McGuinness Boulevard in Polish. You can download a printable version of this document by clicking here.

Miss Heather

P.S.: Special thanks go to Christine for her translation services.

New York Shitty Street Seating Du Jour: Greenpoint Avenue

Taken October 4, 2010.

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Dapper

October 5, 2010 ·
Filed under: Manhattan, New York City 

man with dapper hat trumps balloons

Taken by Michelle Rick.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Starter: Kent Street

October 5, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art 

Taken October 1, 2010.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: After Dark

October 4, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

From Manhattan Avenue.

Miss Heather

Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: Astronaut

October 4, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 


From North 4 Street.

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Glass House

October 4, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Glass House

Taken by Todd W. Shaffer.

Miss Heather

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