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Laid Off Nursing Home Cat Needs A Home!
Filed under: 11211, 11222, Bed-Stuy, Bed-Stuy Brooklyn, Crazy Cat Lady, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn
Stuff like this (which I spotted on Bedford Avenue this afternoon) absolutely breaks my heart. If any of you, dear readers, are in search of a loving companion of the feline persuasion— or know someone who is— please consider this lovely lady. “Mommy” deserves better than this. Thanks!
UPDATE, March 18, 2011: Mommy has a new home upstate! Read the comments for the scoop!
Miss Heather
Greenpoint Street Seating du Jour: 1011 Manhattan Avenue
When I saw this ad hoc arrangement of street seating this morning I simply had to document it. This, in turn, piqued the curiously of the above chap. We struck up a conversation:
I take it you got a permits to operate a sidewalk— or would that be street— cafe?*
Man (laughing):
No, I’m here to drop these off to a new coffee shop opening up here.
Me: I take it you mean at 1101 Manhattan Avenue?
He didn’t seem to know for certain, but this is the buzz I have been hearing over the last several months. If anyone out there knows the skinny on this new establishment I would love to hear from you. Please share via comments or email at missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com. Your identity will remain anonymous if you so desire.
Miss Heather
*To give credit where it is truly due, I was not the originator of this idea. That distinction goes to our Public Safety Chair who, upon my telling him about coming home to find not one— but three individuals sitting atop torn cardboard boxes drinking beer and feasting upon fried chicken on my stoop (a Garden Spot party!), advised me to apply for such a permit and a liquor license. He’s a true visionary/entrepreneur, this guy.
Spotted At 860 Manhattan Avenue: Signs of Life
As some of you are aware, last month I reported a coffee shop, Upright Coffee, had taken possession of a tiny store front at teh above address. Well, today when I walked by I spied two gentleman working inside. I waved at them and they were kind enough to let me in.
After the usual pleasantries I asked the question which is undoubtedly on many a Greenpointer’s mind: when is this establishment going to open? Their answer was as follows:
Hopefully next week!
Upright Coffee
OPENING DATE: March 20, 2011 (give or take)
860 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
SATURDAY: Purim Masquerade At Congregation Ahaveth Israel
This item comes courtesy of a very nice lady named Marcia. She writes:
Hi there,
The Greenpoint Shul would like to have our Purim Masquerade invitation posted on Newyorkshitty.com.
Our event is Saturday March 19th and will be a great costume party for all…
Duly mentioned! Tickets for this event (which are $13.00 each and include snacks and an open bar) can be purchased by clicking here. It goes without saying dressing up in costume is encouraged.
Purim Masquerade
March 19, 2011 starting at 9:00 p.m.
Congregation Ahaveth Israel
108 Noble Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
The Word On The Street: Bialystok
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, The Word On The Street
From Calyer Street.
Miss Heather
THIS WEEK: Que(e)ry III
This item was brought to my attention from the Manager of Blackout. This upcoming Friday, March 18, The folks from Que(e)ry will be conducting a fundraiser benefiting the Library and Archives of the Transgender Foundation of America in Houston, Texas. Follows is a little bit about this group per their press release:
Que(e)ry began in 2010 as a subgroup of The Desk Set, an informal group of librarians, archivists, library science students and other individuals who love books and occasionally throw fund-raising parties for non-profit organizations whose missions support literacy and culture. Read more about The Desk Set in The New York Times and The New York Sun. Que(e)ry was developed by Desk Set members as a safe space for everyone; Que(e)ry aims to promote awareness for non-profit organizations that have established libraries and archives that advocate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and two spirit (GLBTIQTS) rights and heritage. Que(e)ry has held 2 successful parties to benefit organizations like the LGBT Center, the Lesbian Herstory Archives, the Tom of Finland Foundation, and the Leather Archives and Museum.
What can you expect at this event? Well, all manner and variety of things queer including (but undoubtedly not limited to): queer DJs, queer raffle prizes, queer literary-themed drinks and, most intriguingly, “nerdy go-go dancers”. The suggested price of admission is $5.00 – $10.00. Check it out!
Que(e)ry III: A Party for Queer Librarians and Those Who Love Them
March 18, 2011 starting at 8:00 p.m.
Blackout Bar
916 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Day Starter: McGuinness Boulevard
This is a quick reminder that Ghostbike’s 6th Pedestrian Memorial Walk kicks off today right here in beautiful Greenpoint at 1:00 p.m. on the steps of St. Anthony’s Church. You can view the entire schedule by clicking here.
Miss Heather
Crosstown Local Photo du Jour: AFTER
Filed under: 11222, Crosstown Local, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic
From the Queens-bound platform at Greenpoint Avenue.
Miss Heather
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