Reader Contribution Du Jour: Live From Seventh Avenue & 38 Street!

Jeff Williams (who took the above photograph at 8:00 a.m. this morning) writes:

NYC snow clean up. Fail.

Closing on a note of delicious irony I leave you, dear readers, with something I beheld at McCarren Park at 7:30 p.m. last night!

UPDATE, 6:15 p.m.: it would appear Jeff sent the wrong photo! He writes:

Oops, sent the wrong pic…that was 38th and Broadway….here’s the real fail at 38 and 7th!

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Empire State

January 27, 2011 ·
Filed under: Manhattan, New York City 

Empire State Building: winter night

Taken by Rowan5.

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: Teddy Bear

January 26, 2011 ·
Filed under: Advanced Life Forms, Manhattan, New York City 

Taken by Steven R. Hazlett.

Miss Heather

Something Neat: Past Objects

As some of you might recall a woman stated at last week’s 94th Precinct Community Council meeting (in regards to the proposed homeless shelter at 400 McGuinness Boulevard) that “Greenpoint has been dumped on for years”. What she probably didn’t realize at the time is in how very correct she was. In fact, it could be argued that Greenpoint is, quite literally, a dump: much of what we know as Garden Spot today is landfill. Landfill = someone else’s trash.

I was reminded about this when I perused through the above book: Past Objects. What is this tome, you ask? I will tell you: it is a rather lavish photo journal/diary of objects found by amateur archeologist Scott Jordan while excavating various sites around our fair city. This includes a formidable number of finds from the Garbage, um, Garden Spot (and yes, Williamsburg)! If you like “stuff” and New York City history (and I do) you may very well enjoy this book. Follows are a few shots to give you an idea of what you can expect.

Old Shoes

The old metal horse was found in Greenpoint!

These Revolutionary War era items were found in Manhattan.

And lots and lots of bottles.

All in all I really enjoyed this book— I am not just saying this because I got it for free from the publisher (I did). It should also be noted that the first copy I was mailed was stolen— and not returned (Yes, this has happened). So obviously somebody else in the Garden Spot likes it as well Those of you who are interested in perusing this book will be pleased to know I have spoken to Jen over at our very own Word Books and she has placed an order for two! They should arrive next Wednesday.

Word Books
126 Franklin Street
Brooklyn, New York 11222
(718) 383-0096

Miss Heather

P.S.: I also have word she will also be ordering copies of this! Go ahead and click— you know you want to. Here’s a hint!

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool: A Splash Of Color

January 21, 2011 ·
Filed under: Advanced Life Forms, BAD ASS, Manhattan, New York City 

A Brief Burst of Color

Of the above lass Steven Hazlett writes:

I found this guy today in Chelsea. He claimed to be Lady Gaga’s grandmother… lol yeah, grandmother. He had the greatest aura to him, surrounded by good vibes.

God I love New York.

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Beret

January 20, 2011 ·
Filed under: 10010, Manhattan, New York City 

Taken by Steven R. Hazlett.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Ender: And So The Race To The Bottom Continues…

January 16, 2011 ·
Filed under: 11222, Greenpoint, Greenpoint Brooklyn, Greenpoint Magic, New York City 

I don’t know about you but I’ll be happy when this football season is over. Why, you ask? The latest covers of the New York Post have been— to put it mildly— more cringe-worthy than usual.

Miss Heather

P.S.: If Rex Ryan is reading this I recently lost my job and really need a new pair of sneakers. The above (pink!) New Balances are a womens’ size 6 1/2; have never been washed and have seen a great deal of our fair city. Care to make a deal?

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part II: Movin’

January 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: Manhattan, New York City, Subway 

Taken by Steven R. Hazlett.

Miss Heather

New York Shitty Day Starter: Neil’s Coffee Shop

January 15, 2011 ·
Filed under: Manhattan, New York City 

Neil's

This rather nifty shot comes courtesy of a new person in my photo pool: WithoutFins. Of Neil’s he writes:

Hot Chocolate and Grilled cheese sandwiches here on Sunday afternoon. It’s real old timey NYC!

Miss Heather

From The New York Shitty Photo Pool, Part IV: Stylin’

January 10, 2011 ·
Filed under: Manhattan, New York City 

Do Edge Barbershop: Washington Heights

This photogrpah comes courtesy of a very talented photographer (and frequent New York Shitty photo pool contributor) Chris Arnade. Who, I have been told, will be having a show of his photography later this month right here in Brooklyn! More details to follow.

Miss Heather

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