Greenpoint
Lorven Pharmacy
Culture on the Cheap
Greenpoint Back In The Day: Special Community Board 1 Edition
Although I have posted this item in the past something was recently brought to my attention which (in my opinion) merits highlighting. The rather stylish chap to the left (for those of you who are not in the know) is a man named Gerry Esposito. He is the District Manager for Community Board 1. As you can see he is standing next to an orange, wood-sided Pinto station wagon.* 
What yours truly find compelling is the sign gracing this motor vehicle. It reads (and I quote): City of New York Community Board 1 Complaint Vehicle.
Some of the older (or more auto savvy) readers out there may recall that Ford Pintos had a bit of a problem. Namely, when hit from the rear the gas tanks would explode. This just goes to show that despite its manifold number of flaws 311 may very well be an improvement on the good ol’ days!
Miss Heather
*This is disputed (see comments).
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Head
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
If you want to see something interesting go to Commercial Street. There you will find a tree about 70 feet west from the entrance to the Access A Ride facility. Not only has it melded into an adjoining fence, but it has a face! It also has a fifth of some kind liquor bottle incorporated into its trunk. Fascinating.
Miss Heather
Head’s Up: How To Make It In America (Without Getting Your Car Towed)
Those of you who live in and around Noble Street and own motor vehicles will undoubtedly find this item (which was posted on a crosswalk sign on Franklin Street) of interest. This upcoming Tuesday, June 7, a company named “Get Yours” will be filming at the above-listed locations. They have been sanctioned to film from (and I quote) 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and will be bringing in the tow trucks the prior evening (Monday, June 6) at 10:00 p.m. Good times!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: No Sleep Til Brooklyn
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
This item hails from the Crosstown Local and comes courtesy of Gina Herold. Nice catch!
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Photos du Jour: West Street
Today yours truly had the pleasure of showing the inimitable Kevin Walsh of Forgotten New York around our fair burgh. It was on the corner of West and Huron Street that we bumped this festively dressed group of people. I was told by one of them they were filming a music video for a band called “She Say’s She’s Ms. Blat”. The more curious among you can check out their Myspace page by clicking here!
Miss Heather
Spotted On India Street: Fixed!
I am pleased to announce that as of today the misguided East River Ferry sign at the corner of India Street and Franklin Street has been corrected. And as my buddy Tony presciently prognosticated, someone has wasted no time adding a little commentary!
Miss Heather
Spotted On Nassau Avenue: Hero
Filed under: 11222, Culture War, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art
Taken June 3, 2011.
Miss Heather
NYS Flickr Pool
You must be logged in to post a comment.