LAST GASP: Brown Water?

May 23, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

A pal of mine called the Professor writes at 9:03 p.m.:

Hi Heather

is your water over there running brown? Pinkish brown? It’s been nonstop here for the better part of an hour. Running it longer doesn’t make it better.

We called 311.

Talked to a few people on Eagle Street all reporting the same dark water. Somebody wondered if that dig on Nassau might be the cause.

Funny how this happens while the “Is Greenpoint Safe?” gathering is underway. And I heard they were having drink specials. I’d get something without brown liquor if was there.

Any questions? If anyone has the 411 on this rather unsavory development please share via comments or email at missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com. Your identity will remain anonymous if you so desire. Thanks!

UPDATE, May 24, 2012: Lincoln Restler is presently taking this matter up with the DEP. In order for him to determine the scope of the problem, anyone who experienced brown water last night should contact Mr. Restler at: lincolnpr (at) gmail (dot) com.

UPDATE, May 24, 2012 12:00 p.m.: We have an answer!

New York Shitty Day Ender: Make Out!

From Grattan Street.

The Word On The Street, Part II: In God We Trust

From Boerum Street.

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Jose

May 23, 2012 ·
Filed under: Bronx, New York City, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy 

Jose again: Hunts Point Bronx

Taken by Chris Arnade.

The Word On The Street: LMAO

From White Street.

New York Shitty Photo du Jour: Myrtle Avenue

May 23, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11237, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn, Urban Artifact 

Taken May 22, 2012.

Bushwick Photo Du Jour: Hue Friendly

Taken May 22, 2012.

New York Shitty Day Starter: Pep Talk

May 23, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11211, Crazy People, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

This hails from 373 Graham Avenue and comes courtesy of DD.

New York Shitty Day Ender: PULL

May 22, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11206, East Williamsburg, East Williamsburg Brooklyn, Street Art 

From Montrose Avenue.

From The North Brooklyn Community Group: Know Your (ESCOS) Rights

May 22, 2012 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

A person we’ll call “C” writes:

the IDT energy scammers are back. Hit my building twice in 2 months. my neighbors have got to stop letting anyone in the building who buzzes (another story) but they got mouthy when I refused to open the door & told them to get lost and not come back. put up the flier in the entrance way…

I was particularly upset because they knocked on the door and introduced themselves by name, and seemed offended when i asked them what they wanted from behind a locked door. His response was “we’re here about something on the back of your electric bill that you haven’t responded to” and that’s when I knew what was up. I said “not interested” and he started talking again and i said “I know it’s a scam, get lost.” I walked away from the door so I didn’t hear if there was a response. The gall of these hucksters.

While perhaps not the most exciting stuff to be found on this site do take a moment, gentle readers, to read the above flier* about third party energy providers. An ounce of education is worth a pound of sticker shock!

*Which comes courtesy of the awesome folks at Concerned Citizens of Greenwood Heights! Those of you who care to do so can download a print quality version of the flyer gracing this post by clicking here.

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