Greenpoint
Lorven Pharmacy
Culture on the Cheap
LAST GASP: McGolrick Park Farmers Market
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Regrettably I did not make it in time to check this out. I spent the afternoon showing the inimitable Kevin Walsh of Forgotten New York around points green and beyond.* But WarmSleepy got this great shot of one of our local canines enjoying their wares. Great capture!
*Including making the acquaintance of Franklin the pig, a fellow Mets fan!
New York Shitty Day Ender: McCarren Park
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Taken June 3, 2012.
Reader Contribution Du Jour: Greenpoint Rainbow
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
Taken by Single Linds Reflex.
From The New York Shitty Inbox, Part I: Grand Larceny?
Filed under: 11222, Criminal Activity, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
This items comes courtesy of the 94th Precinct via an anonymous tipster:
The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following two suspects wanted for a grand larceny that took place within the confines of the 94th Precinct. The details are as follows:
On Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at approximately 1750 hours, inside of 783 Manhattan Avenue (Rite Aid), two suspects proceeded to go to the cold and flu isle, place an undetermined amount of Mucinex cold medicine into a large red gift bag (emphasis mine— Ed. Note) and exit the location without paying for the merchandise.
The two (2) suspects are described as; Male black, 5’8′ 170 pounds, approximately 18 years old with short black hair.
Photos attached
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto Crimestoppers’ website and at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their tips to CRIMES (274637), then enter TIP577.
All calls are strictly confidential.
New York Shitty Day Starter: Pink Flamingos
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Stuff That Makes Miss Heather Happy
From Manhattan Avenue.
New York Shitty Day Ender: From The New York Shitty Inbox
A lass named Gina writes:
Dear Miss Heather,
I am a Brooklyn-based photographer (and long-time reader of New York Shitty). I’m having a show on June 8th, exhibiting my images of McCarren Park Pool before the the renovation. The images capture the decaying pool after 28 years of abandonment. I chose to show the photos the same month that the pool is re-opening to draw attention to the structure’s interaction with the changing neighborhood.
I have included a press release as well as a description of photographic series. I think it would make a great post on your site!
The opening is June 8th at the One Well in Greenpoint (and it’s free!).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
If the above sneak peek is any indication, I’d say we’re in for a treat. Check it out!
Where They Swam/Other Relics: Photography by Gina Pollack
Opening Reception: June 8, 2012 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. (NOTE: Show runs until July 8th)
The One Well
165 Greenpoint Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11222
New York Shitty Videos Du Jour: Live From The B62
Filed under: 11222, Asshole, Crazy People, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
To preface: Today yours truly decided a walk across the Williamsburg Bridge (this is one of my favorite leisure time activities) was in order. Since I was running late I decided to take the B62 bus to the Southside in order to make up for lost time. It didn’t exactly work out that way. In my guesstimation my travel time (from Greenpoint Avenue) was one hour. How did this happen, you ask? Read on and find out!
Let me explain to you, dear readers, what you have just watched. Our intrepid bus driver, frustrated that a motorist elected to parallel park in front of his vehicle in a manner which precluded him from performing his duty (READ: driving)— and upon discovering honking his horn was useless— prevailed upon a police officer for help. First, I’ll tender the good news: our finest prevailed! And now the bad news…
Clearly displeased with the outcome of this exchange our motorist (being insane, an asshole or some combination thereof) decided running to the next bus stop and resuming (t)his altercation was in order. If you listen very carefully at the end he says (and I quote):
You want to kill me? You want to kill me? Let’s do it!
The next time you, gentle readers, get angry at a member of our Transit Authority for being gruff or downright rude I want to think about what you have just watched. I for one commend this bus driver’s restraint. I for one cannot fathom what it would be like to deal with this shit every day.
I suspect I speak for a number of my fellow mass transit patrons this afternoon when I write I had the utmost desire to take this fellow up on his offer. In closing, I would like to humbly suggest— moving forward— that if/when this chap wants a fight he should stick his head up his ass and fight for air. The rest of us have lives.
P.S.: If anyone from the M.T.A. is reading this give this bus driver a raise. Yesterday. He is an absolute prince— and I told him so!
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