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Fugly On Franklin
Filed under: Bed-Stuy
Being a resident of north Brooklyn, I see a lot of ugly buildings. In terms of new construction most fall into one of two categories:
Once in a blue moon I will happen upon a building that is neither new nor seriously modified. A structure which has been cosmetically augmented in such a manner that all I can do stand before it awestruck mumbling to myself:
What the fuck?
Yesterday on Franklin Avenue I encountered one such an edifice. Words fail to describe what I saw so pictures will have to suffice.
Behold this building at the corner of Madison Street and Franklin Avenue.
Yes that is marble, stucco and blue paneling you are looking at.
Oh my.
Miss Heather
Sunview Luncheonette… The Documentary?
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Much has been written about the closing of this establishment.
Now it would appear the Sunview Luncheonette may very well be the subject of a documentary! Love Bea?
CALL GEOFF!
Miss Heather
Bad Ass Cab In Bed Stuy
Filed under: Bed-Stuy
One thing I adore about Bedford Stuyvesant is its residents’ affection for customizing their property. This can be as simple as painting flowers on one’s front door or as complex as building a dragster that looks like a coffin. Whatever tickles their fancy, they make it happen. This, dear readers, is what makes this neighborhood such a treasure. Speaking of treasure check out this, the BADDEST CAB to grace the streets of New York Shitty.
I found this old Checker cab on Bedford Avenue. While being a Checker Cab in and of itself is pretty damned neat, this motor vehicle has a number of appointments which make it extra special.
Its grill is sports a wreath.
The front window is festooned with fringe like Cheech and Chong’s ride in Up In Smoke.
One of those light-up waterfall pictures has been placed in the backseat for the passenger’s entertainment.
And last, but hardly least, when the owner of this vehicle is too indisposed to drive, he (or she) has no problem getting home on all fours!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Bedford Avenue
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
When people hear “Bedford Avenue” more often than not they think of Williamsburg. This is a shame as this thoroughfare (Brooklyn’s longest at 10.2 miles) cuts through a number of other very interesting neighborhoods. More importantly (to us Greenpointers anyway) is the fact it starts right here in the Garden Spot. Which brings me to today’s installment of Greenpoint goodness from back in the day.
Although it has gotten a major face lift One Bedford Avenue is still more or less recognizable. I would have loved to have seen the interior of “Dreams” night club. It looks like it was one swinging place!
Miss Heather
From The Lehrer News Hour
Filed under: Area 51
I have a confession to make: I detest Mrs. Clinton. With a passion. That said, I care not to use my blog as a soap box for pillorying Hillary.
What more, with supporters like this why should I?
I just about shot my dinner (a grilled cheese sandwich) through my nose when I saw this woman extol upon the benefits of Hillary Rodham Clinton on national television with a sticker affixed— UPSIDE DOWN— to her forehead. Did someone in the Obama campaign pay this woman to do this or is using senior citizens as walking billboards some hitherto unknown component of Hillary’s new campaign strategy?
Miss Heather
Another Night Club Ingratiates Itself To The Community
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
Although this meeting has come to pass I simply had to pass this along. Does anyone out there have the 411 about this alleged shooting? If so, please share.
Miss Heather
Hard Hat Hannah For Buildings Commish!
Filed under: Area 51
As some of you might have read on Cityroom, the unthinkable has indeed happened: Patricia Lancaster has resigned from the Department of Buildings!
Knowing that our fine city will need someone to fill this position STAT, Hard Hat Hannah has graciously offered to shoulder this onerous responsibility! Hard Hat Hannah for Buildings Commissioner!
Hannah’s only a puppet to be certain— but even a piece of cloth with a fist shoved up its ass would be hard-pressed to fail as miserably as the human who preceded her.
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Bronx Cheer
Last Sunday I swung by the site of one of my favorite feral cat colonies. True to form, a very cute tortie was there having a little lunch. I motioned for her to look up so I could get a picture of her. She looked up and I snapped away. When I got home and uploaded my photographs I made an interesting discovery.
That little minx stuck her tongue out at me!
This post is dedicated to the kind-hearted culinary genius (and fellow feline enthusiast) Jen Blossom of Last Night’s Dinner. I wish her and hers a safe move to Rhode Island. She will be missed.
Miss Heather
Sullen Scribblings of Revolt On The G Train
Filed under: Greenpoint Magic
You know a situation has gotten WAY out of hand when someone sees fit to write a poem about it.
And this is exactly what I found on the Crosstown Local platform at Greenpoint Avenue last night: a poem about our very own G train. Featuring Ashley Tisdale, no less.
Presenting testimonials about sub-standard service (my husband and I had to wait OVER 20 MINUTES for a train last night, by the way) at City Hall didn’t work. Maybe hosting a G train poetry night (with the President of the MTA as the guest of honor) would get the point across? Anyone up for writing a Crosstown couplet…
or two?
Miss Heather
Williamsburg Photo du Jour: Broadway
Filed under: Williamsburg
One of the reason I carry my camera with me everywhere I go is I never know when I’ll see something interesting. This is what I love about New York City: there is much treasure waiting to be (re?)discovered.
Case in point: this old Subway Sun advertisement at the Broadway stop of the G train.
Ironically enough, this sign could use a little cleaning up too! Here’s a little background information about the Subway Sun from the MTA’s web site:
As New York’s first subway entered its second decade of operation, it faced many new problems, including competition from a rival system, the BMT. In 1916, to meet these challenges, the IRT hired Ivy Lee, one of the leading public relations specialists in the country, to handle its account. Under Ivy Lee’s direction, the IRT took an innovative approach – to communicate directly with its passengers, through pamphlets, brochures, and special poster series. Lee created The Subway Sun and The Elevated Express which fast became New York City institutions, depicting New York City life in the 1920s and 30s…
The MTA also has a nifty online “Gallery Talk” entitled The World’s Safest Railroad which discusses these advertisements. Check it out! (CAVEAT: it is pretty long.)
Miss Heather
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