New York Shitty Day Starter: Smile!

June 15, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11206, Bed-Stuy, Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn 

Yesterday I commented to my husband that some incredibly talented people have joined my photo pool of late. He agreed. In fact, I’m finding it very difficult to choose among all the great images I am seeing! For this reason I am going with this image from carnade to kick off the day. Why, you ask? Because who can resist smiling back at this beautiful face? Love it!

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: Roosevelt Avenue

June 14, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11372, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Queens 

As promised I am rounding out today’s postage with some highlights from my day trip to Queens. My buddy Richard and I got off at 90th Street, trekked 74th Street, grabbed some (DELICIOUS) Indian fare and called it day. And a great day it was: I thoroughly enjoyed taking in the sights, sounds and smells of Roosevelt Avenue! Before I proceed to the show I’d like to make a few observations/comments:

  1. I loved— no, make that LOVED— Little Mexico in Elmhurst! I plan on going back when I am more flush and stocking up on all manner and variety of spicy foodstuffs.
  2. My collection of “outcall” girlie/nudie cards now has seven new additions!
  3. I encountered what has to be the creepiest Michael Jackson souvenir I have ever seen. Save perhaps the King of Pop’s missing proboscis which I would just as well never see.
  4. “Baby Aroma” scented floor cleaner = very bad syntax
  5. Roosevelt Avenue (or at least the pigeons who call it home) are none too impressed with Absolut Brooklyn. I can’t honestly say I blame them. Speaking as someone who lives in a neighborhood where every imaginable variety of the stuff can be had (including “Poland Spring Vodka” which goes for $2.00 a fifth with accompanying plastic cups at 5 cents each!) The idea of ginger and apple infused vodka strikes me as being thoroughly repulsive.*
  6. The following slide show is (in my opinion) best seen in larger format (which can be done by clicking here).

Without further ado, here’s the show!

And on that note, dear readers, I am calling it a night!

Miss Heather

*As does Vodkagate (a term coined by Aaron Short) AKA: FOLCfest (an acronym I adore which comes courtesy of Fucked In Park Slope) AKA: Giant Blogger Circle Jerk (as coined by my friends to the south at FreeWilliamsburg) for that matter. I tried to voice my disgust via comments on Cityroom to no avail. My comment was not published. They trotted out a bona fide (and seemingly unapologetic) Payola taker and deemed her worthy of dispensing advice to bloggers yet my comment, which criticized her actions in a very civil if harsh manner, did not meet their exacting standards. Perhaps next time I should offer them a bottle of vodka?  No worries, I had the presence of mind to take a screencap.

Long Island City Photo Du Jour: CALLAHEAD

June 14, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11101, Long Island City, Long Island City Queens, Street Art 

From Jackson Avenue.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Photos Du Jour: Stop & Smell The Roses

June 14, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11372, Jackson Heights, Queens 

This eerily Greenpointesque moment hails from underneath the 7 train at 74th Street. The above gent’s accouterments are as follows: one pint of vodka and a solitary red rose.

He even took a moment from the hustle and bustle (READ: shouting at people) to savor the latter. This was one of the many delights I beheld during today’s sojourn to Jackson Heights and Elmhurst. I will be posting a slide show of highlights from day trip this evening— so stay tuned!

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Pay Phone Du Jour: Monolog Machine 2.0

June 14, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11372, Jackson Heights, Queens 

This retrofitted public pay phone hails from 82nd Street and is named in honor of its Greenpoint predecessorwhich I regret to inform everyone is no more.

Miss Heather

Jackson Heights Photos Du Jour: Bada Boom, Bada Bing!

June 14, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11372, Jackson Heights, Queens 

Taken June 14, 2010.

Miss Heather

Southside Photo Du Jour: Indeceitful

June 14, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

From Roebling Street.

Miss Heather

Williamsburg Street Art Du Jour: North 10 Street

June 14, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11211, Street Art, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

Taken June 10, 2010.

Miss Heather

Quicklink: Forgotten New York Does Bushwick!

June 14, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11206, 11221, 11237, Bushwick, Bushwick Brooklyn 

It’s official, folks! The inimitable Kevin Walsh of Forgotten New York will be conducting a tour of Bushwick Sunday, June 27! You can get the full 411 (and RSVP) by clicking here. I can hardly wait!

Forgotten New York Tour of Bushwick
June 27, 2010 starting at 2:00 p.m.
Bushwick WWI Memorial at Bushwick, Willoughby and Myrtle Avenues
Brooklyn, New York 11237

Miss Heather

Reader Contribution Du Jour: Tower Of Power

This nifty installation (which is by an artist named Specter) comes courtesy of Luna Park who, it should be noted, has started a rather sweet site called The Street Spot. Check it out!

Miss Heather

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