Question Of The Day

Which of the following do you find more troubling north Brooklyn park patrons?

1. A man sleeping in an idling car and homeless encampment replete with a cafe umbrella:

2. Or this.

Well, apparently if you are the New York City Parks Department (or perhaps a concerned parks-goer) the answer is #2 (a word).

The Vagina Tree
So I glad I knew you in your fullest state <3

Observation: If vaginas did not serve some positive, pleasing function the person(s) responsible for obliterating it from the previously depicted plaque would not be around in the first place. Regardless, I find it fascinating— especially in light of the manifold number of “issues” with our parks*— that this person thought a mere word merited such attention/censorship. Just a thought.

*Lack of general maintenance/upkeep. Hence why I embarked upon the “No Toilet Left Behind Project” and why there is a Vagina “stump” gracing said park in the first place. The powers-that-be have neither the will nor the wherewithal to replace the previous or remove the latter. This would require concepts such as “planning” and WORK.

Season’s Greetings From McCarren Park

Taken December 11, 2011.

Greenpoint Photos du Jour: Humboldt Street

December 11, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Street Art 

Taken December 6, 2011.

Greenpoint Photo du Jour: Green Street

December 10, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

December 8, 2011.

Urban Fur: Season Greetings From India Street

December 10, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Urban Fur 

Taken December 9, 2011.

New York Shitty Day Ender: Manhattan Avenue

Taken December 9, 2011.

Found On West Street: A Very Unique Gift Idea

This afternoon en route to our newest piece of public space I swung by Poo Corner to see how things are shaking. Aside from the above bag of poo I am pleased to report no new turdage! However, I did find something of a curious, if non-crap related— nature. Three feet away from the above-depicted “present” I found another plastic bag. Intrigued (and against my better judgement), I opened it see what was inside.

To discover a “gift-wrapped” coconut. Thoughts/insight, anyone?

TONIGHT: Holiday Show & Sale At Clay Space

December 9, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

I almost dropped the ball on this one. The key word of course being almost; thankfully I spied this flyer while running errands and it jogged my memory! Those of you who are seeking unique gifts for your loved ones this holiday season would be hard-pressed to find a better place to find them than at this event. What’s more, you’ll be supporting some immensely talented local artists in the process. Check it out!

Holiday Show & Sale
Clay Space
Friday, December 9, 2011 – Saturday, December 10, 2011 (reference the above flyer for hours)
1205 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222

Spotted At 931 Manhattan Avenue: Activity

December 9, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

Many north ‘Pointers are familiar with the above storefront. For a very long time it was a Polish restaurant named Damis. Since its closure, this space has seen a succession of short-lived restaurants (the latest being a diner). Well, today after taking the above photograph a very nice man on site informed me this, its latest incarnation, will be a sandwich shop. Let’s hope it sticks!

Sandwich Shop (name unknown)
Opening date: January 2012
931 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222

Greenpoint Photos du Jour: On The Waterfront

These shots were taken today at the newly-opened pop-up park on Java Street. Now if we could get some benches on the pier we’ll be all aces! NOTE/CAVEAT: if you decide to check this out be advised you can only gain entrance via Java Street.

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