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Happy St. Paddy’s Day From New York Shitty!
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
I can think of no better way to kick off this— one of New York City’s most beloved days of the year— than with a few shots of what is without argument the most festive house in Greenpoint. It hails from Apollo Street and, well, it has to be seen to be believed. Enjoy!
Happy St. Paddy’s Day Everybody!
Miss Heather
From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: MTA Sucks
This priceless exchange (which hails from the 23rd – Ely Avenue subway station in Queens) comes courtesy of Victoria Belanger. Great catch!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: Psyched For St. Paddy’s
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
From Noble Street.
Miss Heather
P.S.: I have an extra special St. Patrick’s Day treat in store for you all tomorrow!
Adoptable Cutie Video Du Jour: Heath Lets Loose
Yesterday I had the pleasure of finally checking out Empty Cages Collective’s new digs right here in Greenpoint. I have to say it is a significant improvement over their older space. Among other things the split level layout enables them to let their Feline Leukemia positive friends roam about without the risk of cross-infecting their non-Leukemia roommates. Among the kitties getting a little exercise this Sunday afternoon was a kitten named Heath. As you will see he found my camera strap of the utmost interest. Enjoy!
For more information about this little fella (who isn’t much of a cuddler but clearly loves to play) check out Empty Cages Collective’s Petfinder page. Otherwise you can see more footage of Heath’s bunkmates (including a couple of roosters that were recently rescued from a cockfighting ring) point and click your way over to my newly created Flickr set.
Miss Heather
Williamspoint Photos Du Jour: Cash Money
Roebling Street.
McGuinness Boulevard.
Bedford Avenue.
Ainslie Street.
Keap Street.
Vandervoort Avenue.
Miss Heather
More Fun At The Viridian
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
On February 19, 2009 K wrote:
…I figure you know about this due to linking alerts for your blog but here we go… or there He went.
Magic’s magic is ummmm… bankrupt!?
Not to wish ill, but let us be reasonable about the reality of where we live and what it can (should?) house.
Maybe they’ll make a skate park for the youth in the drained pool… and turn the sauna into a Public Russian (Polish) Bath House?
Among the numerous ideas my Greenpoint think tank came up with as to what to do with this Modernist monolith (including a scenario which can only be described as post-Apocalyptic class warfare) I really liked the idea of having the pool utilized as a public skateboarding park. The sad fact is the parks in my fair burgh are abysmal. The only thing worse in Greenpoint are arguably the drivers. When I see a child skateboarding on the street I get worried.
Children* should be able to have safe facilities where they can get a little exercise. It is my belief that being physically active allows kids (of all ages) to blow off steam and consequently keeps them out of trouble (and Miss Heather’s hair). Needless to say when I noticed two teenagers opening the front door of the Viridian (as seen above) shoving a prepubescent boy inside and then holding it shut (thus encasing a Greenpoint young ‘un in luxurious captivity) I found it most interesting. In fact, I immediately pulled out my camera to document the most unorthodox use of a former condominium building I have seen to date.
I know Magic Johnson (a dedicated advocate of physical fitness/paid spokesman for Aetna) would be most pleased to know his monument to progress on Green Street is helping our children stay physically active and have a little fun to boot. Perhaps the new sales strategy for 110 Green Street should be…
The Viridian: The Affordable Choice for Luxurious Male Bonding/Hazing Since 2009.
Miss Heather
*Who, by the way, my dislike of is grossly exaggerated. It may take a village to raise a child but it takes only one self-important, pedantic and narcissitic parent to create an asshole.
Public Service Announcement: 94th Precinct Community Council Meeting
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Those of you who are concerned about last month’s shooting at the Production Lounge or the three homicides* which came to pass recently in the Garden Spot would and should tender your two cents at the 94th Precinct’s Community Council meeting. This will come to pass tomorrow, March 16, at 7:30 p.m.:
Greenpoint Savings Bank (AKA: Capital One)
807 Manhattan Avenue (Entrance on Calyer Street)
Brooklyn, New York 11222
I’ll be there… how about you?
Miss Heather
*Per the New York Times:
A former New York City police officer who resigned last year after being arrested on corruption charges is suspected of fatally shooting his 28-year-old ex-girlfriend and wounding another woman in Brooklyn on Sunday, the police said…
Yup. Bring your lawn chairs and popcorn kids because (as Bette Davis once said in All About Eve):
BEER!
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Brouwerij Lane is open for business!
While the Mister was in awe of the wonderful selection of suds they have on tap I spoke to the store’s Manager. Here’s the scoop:
1. “Growlers” can be had for a $5.00 deposit.
2. (Re)fills of beer can be had for $10.00 bucks a pop. To see the selection of beer they have on tap click here.
3. Personalized six packs of beer (or “Pixs of Six”) are in the offering. In other words, you can mix and match your beer to your personal taste from freezers which are sorts by price. These range from $2.00 – $3.00 per bottle up to $8.00 per bottle.
4. No mention whatsoever was made of massages so I guess we Greenpointers will have DIY it.
5. Brouwerji Lane’s official Grand Opening will be Saturday, March 21, from 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. Goulash, ‘wurst and a beer tasting will be in the offering!
Brouwerji Lane
78 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
You can see more pix from my trip down Brouwerji Lane by clicking here.
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photos Du Jour: Carnivore’s Delight
Filed under: Williamsburg
From Keap Street.
Miss Heather
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