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From The New York Shitty Inbox: The Return Of Three Decker!
Yesterday I saw them hanging a “Grand Opening” sign and today I get an email from my buddy Sherry giving me the good news: Manhattan 3 Decker (or Triple Decker as I say) will reopen tomorrow! She writes:
…Three Decker (or Triple Decker, as you call it) is re-opening tomorrow. Don’t let the colorful flags and banners (which are on display today) fool you.
Duly noted. Personally I am delighted they did not mess with the fabulous 1960’s-1970’s facade. That’s what makes it so special!
Manhattan 3 Decker Restaurant “Grand” Opening
August 26, 2010
695 Manhattan Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11222
Miss Heather
New York Shitty Video Du Jour: A Fish Tale
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, Newtown Creek
It would appear someone caught a fish in Newtown Creek and employed it (along with some gray paint— or perhaps this substance too was derived the creek? I certainly wouldn’t rule it out, in any case.) for a little art project on Manhattan Avenue. Enjoy!
Does anyone have the 411 on this? If so, please share via comments or shoot me an email at: missheather (at) thatgreenpointblog (dot) com. Your identity will remain anonymous if you so desire. Thanks!
Miss Heather
UPDATE, 10:09 p.m.: It would appear this fish swam (or for those of you who believe in evolution: crawled) upstream… all the way to the Newtown Creek Nature Walk!
Laura (who took the above photos) writes:
Hi Heather! Evidently, the fish prints you found at Manhattan St. End Park, lead down to the Nature Walk. Mike and I ended up debating about them. At one point the fish appear on the wall of the NCWPCP. I like the fish. Mike doesn’t.
Are we Greenpointers witnessing the birth of a new species or is it spawning season in the Garden Spot? I can only hope so— on both counts. Given the contentious nature of our soon-to-be past summer our community could use a little love. In any case, prior to this fish tale this park has been utilized/repurposed as:
I can hardly wait to see what’s next.
Spotted On Manhattan Avenue: Opportunity
When I stumbled upon this gentleman strumming a ballad on his cane by the C-Town this afternoon I pointed out he should have a cup to receive tips. Initially he was confused by this and stated:
But we are not playing any music.
So I took a moment to explain that I found their performance much more compelling than most of the stuff I see on Bedford Avenue nowadays. I also made the mistake of hinting that if he did have a cup I would tip him. Sure enough, out came not one but two cups.
Okay, I’ll readily admit I totally walked into this one. But hey, if I am going to be hoodwinked I’d prefer it be for two bucks and by resourceful (and nice) guys like this duo. Besides, after I tendered my two bucks other people took noticed and followed suit!
Miss Heather
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