Greenpoint Photo Du Jour: WANTED

May 17, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

From McGuinness Boulevard.

Miss Heather

P.S.: You can check out the site listed on this billboard by clicking here. One word: SATANOMICS.

Huron Street Kittens Update: Jerzy!

A number of people have asked me about the kittens that were found dumped next to a bunch of garbage cans last month by a very good Samaritan named Sarita. There were initially four, two being one week old and the other two being approximately four weeks old. The two younger ones regrettably— but not surprisingly— died. This left a brother and sister which we named Anna and Jerzy. In regards to them I have some good news and some bad news: Anna has died. Lisa has no idea what happened. She simply woke up one morning and Anna was gone. If there is any consolation about this sad passing of events it is:

  1. At least Anna spent what little time she had being loved and cared for as instead simply dying on the street like so many stray/abandoned kittens do.
  2. Her brother Jerzy is happy and healthy. He has tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV!

Here’s Jerzy the day he was found: April 13, 2010.

And here he is after a very exhausting “play session” at Muddy Paws yesterday!

Lisacat writes: …He is so damned cute right now. Super feisty, eating great, eyes cleared up, good poops, etc. I’ll test him for felv/fiv before Sunday, I think he’s going to be amazing!

But don’t take her word for it. Here is Jerzy having a grand old time!

In closing I would like to thank everyone once again for their generous donations towards Jerzy’s medical care. It took several weeks of antibiotics and TLC but as you can see it was money well spent. I agree with Lisa: he is going to be a very remarkable guy!

Miss Heather

Photo/Video Credits: Lisacat

New York Shitty Day Ender: Blue Eyes

From Franklin Street.

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Inbox: Langston Hughes

Christine, who sent the above find (which hails from Porter Avenue), writes:

Did you ever notice the Department of Sanitation names its trucks?

I do now. I wonder if e. e. cummings has a truck?

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: North Brooklyn Selections

By Steven R. Hazlett.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Starter: Banker Street

May 16, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

When the Mister spied two gents giving this truck a thorough wash-down he dashed over and asked how old it was, the make and model, etc. All I had to add to this discussion was that they should give the lady gracing the hood some sunscreen. Believe it or not, they found this tremendously amusing.

Miss Heather

P.S.: On a Banker Street related note does anyone know what is going on here (the junction of North 15 and Banker Street at Nassau Avenue)?

I first noticed the Murphy’s Munchiemobile on May 4th. Now, as you can see, it is accompanied by a van…

and someone appears to be clearing the lot. For what, I do not know.

If any of you, dear readers, have insight about this curiousity please tender them via comments or email at: missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com. Inquiring minds (mine, foremost among them) want to know!

New York Shitty Day Ender: Sunset

From Bushwick Inlet.

Miss Heather

Spotted On North 12 Street: Witnesses Wanted

When I see fliers such as this my heart sinks. Granted, there are a fair number of negligent bicyclists to be found on our streets. I complain about them. Often. However, they are child’s play compared to the influx of cabs and livery drivers who now negotiate north Brooklyn’s streets. I have seen their driving personally on multiple occasions. It is terrifying. If you or anyone you know witnessed the above-described accident please call Mike. Fault-finding and accusations aside, all parties involved need to know what happened.

On a related note, I was (fairly) recently contacted by a gentlemen who is interested in speaking to anyone who might have witnessed Solange Raulston’s untimely death on McGuinness Boulevard last year. His name is Dave and you can reach him at:

davepagl (at) pipeline (dot) com

Thanks!

Miss Heather

Greenburg Photos Du Jour: McCarren Park

Taken May 15, 2010.

Miss Heather

P.S.: These are the coolest fairy wings I have ever seen. I half-joked to this lovely (and very focused) lass’s mother that I would buy them for $50.00. Nothing doing.

TOMORROW: George Diaz Does Cafecito

May 15, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic 

I knew something was up when George made a beeline to me on Manhattan Avenue today. This is not to suggest we are not friends: we are. Rather, he had a glint in his eye. It bespoke of impending mischief. Sure enough, that’s exactly what it was.

Tomorrow, May 16, our neighborhood bad ass and brains behind Latino Laughter will be a guest barista at Cafecito Bogota. Aside from “jailhouse coffee” being in the offing I honestly do not what this will entail. Truth be told, I doubt George does either. In any case he is a really funny guy so you can probably expect a heaping helping of  stand-up (and attitude) with your java!

Cafecito Bogota
1015 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222

Miss Heather

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