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From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part II: A Bank Robbery On Bedford?
This item comes courtesy of an anonymous tipster we’ll call “E”. He writes:
Hi Miss Heather,
Just wanted to give you a heads up, in case you haven’t heard, that there was a bank robbery at the new HSBC on Bedford Ave yesterday afternoon. I was walking by with my wife and son maybe around 1pm and people were running out yelling “call 911” (some ducking in to Duane Reade). An unmarked police car came up and did a crazy u turn in the middle of Bedford, coming dangerously close to pedestrians and lightly hitting a parked car before tearing down N 3rd the wrong way. I guess large amounts of stolen money trump citizen’s safety. No surprise there and no big deal I guess. Anyway, not sure what exactly happened in the end but there were police swarming in from every direction and I heard there was a gun involved. Never a dull moment.
WOW. If anyone has the 411 regarding what happened please share via comments or email at missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com. Your identity will remain anonymous if you so desire. Thanks!
UPDATE, 10:30 p.m.: someone who was present when this dastardly deed came to pass has stepped forward to give his/her account of what happened!
I was in the bank when it was robbed. The guy came in and told everyone to get on the floor. He told the tellers to give him the money or he’d start killing people. The tellers didn’t do anything, just hid below their desks. He took one guy’s wallet and another guy’s iPhone and took off. The cops didn’t get there in time. Missed him by like 15 seconds. He only got $40 and a phone. What a loser, pretty scary stuff though.
A robbery. During lunchtime. On a weekday. On Bedford Avenue. Yes, I would say that is very scary stuff indeed!
UPDATE, March 31, 2011 10:45 a.m.: I just received the following email from a person we’ll call “L”. It is rather compelling so I am adding it here.
Hi Miss Heather – Unfortunately bank robberies don’t seem to be something new here (altho this one seems to be the most potentially violent so far – & also the first on Bedford) – but wanted to pass these on, fyi — (curious about the underreporting of local crime; began compiling my own area “crime reports” list) Found these 2 in Jan 2011:from probably The Brooklyn Paper police blotter –
Bank stick-up
A robber held up the Apple Bank on Manhattan Avenue on Jan. 20, scampering away with $1,096.
The robber entered the bank at 4:10 pm, approached a teller window and passed a note that read, “Give all the money or everybody dead.” The perp then took the money in a black bag and fled towards Meserole Avenue.
from Gothamist crime reports map –
Bank Robbery | 185 Broadway & Driggs Ave Brooklyn, NY | 1/26/2011 5:21 p.m. (the Wmsbg / Dime bank bldg??)As always, thanks again for your great community coverage!
Thanks for the kind words and rather disturbing data, L!
Miss Heather
The Word On The Street, Part II: Been There, Done That
Filed under: 11206, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Street Art, The Word On The Street
From Debevoise Street.
Miss Heather
East Williamsburg Street Art du Jour: Kilroy
Filed under: 11206, 11211, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Graham Avenue.
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Inbox: Withdrawn…
…or at least postponed. The following was forwarded to me by an anonymous tipster who opines:
Interesting. I’d prefer if you kept my name off this if you post… I think he made the right decision based on the reaction from community. I wonder at what moment he had the realization that his dream was crushed… Or, at least, delayed 12 months.
Dear prospective vendors:
As you may have heard, there has been a storm of opposition to the Bazaar by locals in Greenpoint. Vocal and influential residents complained that the Bazaar would bring increased traffic, compromise public parking, intensify noise and garbage over a sustained period. Many felt that the Bazaar was an attack on their relatively quiet neighborhood. In response to these complaints, we made several concessions but the public image of the event got badly damaged and our ability to attain the required permits has been significantly compromised. Out of respect for the Greenpoint community, we will hold off on opening the Bazaar in 2011 and will be regrouping for 2012, making sure that the community is fully supportive.
For those that contributed by kickstarter, you should have received an e-mail with instructions on getting your pledge back.
For those that contributed on PayPal, I will be contacting you shortly.
We look forward to re-connecting next year. Thanks to all of you that have provided so much support over the past 5 months.Please contact me directly with any questions or concerns. Thanks.
Aaron
So there have you, folks.
Miss Heather
The Word On The Street: Good Advice
Filed under: 11206, 11211, Culture War, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, The Word On The Street, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
From Graham Avenue.
Miss Heather
Spotted On Lorimer Street: Vine Wine
Filed under: 11101, 11211, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Yes, it would appear they are closing up shop in Long Island City and headed to Williamsburg.
Vine Wine
Opening Date: t.b.a.
616 Lorimer Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part I: Beadel Street Sisters
Chris Arnade (who took the above photograph) writes:
Beadel Street is a wonderfully odd place, a single residential block in an otherwise industrial area.
Cut off from the rest of north Greenpoint by the BQE its managed to maintain a strong community spirit, with well maintained homes, an active neighborhood patrol, and generally friendly people.
The unique zoning came from an attempt to find homes for returning WW II veterans. Now it has the feel of a very small town surrounded by a much larger city.
Miss Heather
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