Spotted In Williamsburg: Co Co Needs New Clothes!

September 27, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

While a tad difficult to decipher the new proprietor (or proprietress) of the wonderful menagerie at Bedford Avenue and North 1 Street is soliciting donations (be they monetary or otherwise) to keep our beloved “Co Co” clothes in the manner to which he has become accustomed. Let’s try to keep this wonderful tradition alive folks!

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Starter: Scary Monsters

September 20, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11211, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

It would appear yours truly’s favorite spot in Williamsburg has been bitten by the Halloween spirit— or would that be zombie scouts?

Miss Heather

Williamsburg Photos Du Jour: Life Goes On

April 21, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11221, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

Luis Rivera might be gone, but life has gone on at Bedford Avenue and North 1st Street. Not only is north Brooklyn’s favorite gorilla looking pretty dapper nowadays but it would appear he is looking for a little online companionship! In all seriousness, I am really happy to see this Bedford Avenue institution continue.

Miss Heather

Williamsburg Loses One Of Its Best: Luis Rivera R.I.P.

February 8, 2010 ·
Filed under: 11211, Advanced Life Forms, Williamsburg, Williamsburg Brooklyn 

A number of you might have noticed that the menagerie at the corner of Bedford Avenue and North 1 Street hasn’t quite been up to snuff of late. Well, today I learned why and I regret to inform you, dear readers, of some incredibly bad news.

The man responsible for these tableaux which have delighted many a passerby over the years, Luis Rivera, has died.

Luis and I were not on a first name basis— but we knew each other one and the same. I often braved the madness that is Bedford Avenue for the sole purpose of seeing his latest creations. I made it a point to tell him how much they delighted me and occasionally he would tell me the story behind them. Arguably my favorite was from September of last year: he had his hallmark gorilla clad in a dress shirt sitting in front of a computer monitor with an airplane bottle of brandy.

He’s looking for an online date.

Luis explained. I laughed.

Goodbye, Luis. I suspect I speak on the behalf of the many people who loved your sense of whimsy but never knew your name when I write you will be missed. May you rest in peace.

Miss Heather

P.S.: You can see more of Mr. Rivera’s handiwork by clicking here, here and here.

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