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From The New York Shitty Inbox: A Very Special Reader Request
Filed under: 11211, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
A woman we’ll call “J” writes:
Miss Heather, Great postings on the NewYorkShitty website! My mother and uncle were born 70+ years ago in Greenpoint and spent most of their childhood on the 3rd floor of 147 North 7th Street. Next time you are in that area, would you please be so kind as to take a picture of that building now? That would be such a great surprise for them! Most appreciated…
we dialogued a bit and “J” added:
They also went to the Russian Orthodox church on N 12th… I know it (147 N0rth 7 Street— Ed. Note) will be nothing as they remembered. I could not find any pics on realtor sites (the building sold in 2010 for $990,000) or Google, so my fingers are crossed!!!
I’ll be perfectly honest: when I headed down North 7 Street I my heart sank. Especially when I figured out the infamous “finger” building (which, as many recall, was truncated from 20 stories to 10) graced the block in question:
But 147 North 7th Street still stands— albeit in the shadow of its rather “big” friend.
Here it is!
And the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Transfiguration is (still) splendid as always!
This post is for you and yours, “J”!
New York Shitty Day Starter: Glass Houses
Filed under: 11222, Bloomblight, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
From Clay Street.
LAST GASP: 94th Precinct Community Council Meeting & Community Board 1’s Parks Subcommittee Meeting
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Both are set to happen the evening of October 11th! Am I the only person who would like to see greater coordination/communication between our Community Board, the Police Department and other community “groups” so as to prevent overlaps like this? Why should we Greenpointers be forced to, for example, pick and choose between learning more about the tragic (and I suspect preventable) suicide which came to pass at McGolrick Park and what’s on Community Board 1 Parks Subcommittee’s agenda (which happens to be pretty Garden Spot-centric):
1. Presentation on Improvements/Renovation for Cooper Park – by Mr Martin Maher, Chief of Staff/Brooklyn – Parks Department, and Ms. Portia Cook-Dyrenforth, Capital Projects, Brooklyn – Parks Department
2. Proposed Green Thumb Interim Use For 59 Java Street – by Mr. Jack Hammer, NYC HPD.
3. Pathways of McCarren Park – Project status discussion.
In any case, make/take your choice, Greenburgers:
Community Board 1 Parks Subcommittee Meeting
October 11, 2011 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Community Board 1 Headquarters
435 Graham Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11211
94th Precinct Community Council Meeting
October 11, 2011 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Ascension
127 Kent Street
NOTE: you must enter via the Java Street entrance!
Brooklyn, New York 11222
UPDATE, October 11, 2011: Per the revised agenda, item #2 has been cancelled.
New York Shitty Day Ender: A Box Street PSA
Filed under: 11222, Culture War, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
Taken October 9, 2011.
Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Boots
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Taken October 9, 2011.
Now Open At 165 Greenpoint Avenue: The One Well
Today was the second day this— the newest business to open its doors in the Garden Spot— has been open. I took a few moments to chat with the very nice lass behind this “eco chic home and body boutique”: Kerry Jones. Not only is she a very nice lady, but I for one was rather excited when she mentioned she was interested in featuring art work from local artists! Follows is a review of what The One Well has to offer. Enjoy!
The One Well
Status: Open
165 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
NOTE: The One Well will be having its official grand opening reception November 11th (READ: 11/11/11).
Greenpoint Halloween Watch: 97 Russell Street Represents!
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
That’s right folks: the Halloween decorating (courtesy of a wonderfully sweet lady named Beverly) has begun.
It’s looking good!
Ghoulishly good!
As happenstance would have it, I bumped into the head of the 94th himself, Deputy Inspector Hurson, just around the corner on Driggs Avenue. I asked him if he had checked out this display. He had not. However, he did state that he had checked out 648 Humboldt Street. He was impressed— and rightfully so!
I took a moment to tell the folks responsible for this ever-growing display that I really liked the “day care” tableau (as seen above) and the girl in the pink dress reminded me of Courtney Love. They found this quite amusing— but added with a wink that this year might be their final run. I suspect I speak on the behalf of a number of north Brooklynites when I write:
Say it isn’t so!
To be continued…?
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