We would probably say this sign we saw on East 19 Street near Voorhies Avenue is self-explanatory — but we can’t understand it. We’re guessing that the Chinese portion says: Do not litter on this private property. Building Management. And in Russian: Ditto. What do you think?
emmons ave & west end ave
Just a few days ago, we wrote [/blog1.php/events/6-14-25th-anniversary-holocaust-memorial] about the planned addition of markers to honor non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust at New York’s first public, outdoor Holocaust memorial, park, and musuem. Now, the NY Post is reporting [http://www.nypost.com/seven/06082009/news/regionalnews/
bernies bait and tackle
(Monofilament fishing line recycling collection box at Stella Maris Fishing Station [http://fishbox.tv/stellamaris/]; Photo by Ray Johnson) The not-for-profit organization, Going Coastal, Inc. [http://www.goingcoastal.org/], works to preserve urban waterfront resources by connecting people and their coastal waterways in sustainable ways. One of the many means
nyc initiatives
This sign was seen posted at the entry door of the Seaver Learning Center on East 19 Street near Avenue U, so the grammar and scientific accuracy of the sign will, naturally, be put under a bit of scrutiny. There must have been an issue with smokers standing in the
beekeepers
Those of you who always wanted to be environmentalists when you grew up, here’s your chance. You won’t even have to leave Brooklyn. You may already be aware of the phenomena called Colony Collapse Disorder [http://www.ars.usda.gov/News/docs.htm?docid=15572] (CCD) that is
avenue z & e 18 st
Warmer days are here and summer is just around the corner, so it’s time to head to Manhattan Beach — but, not before you do some recession shopping at the Avenue Z Garage Sale. This sidewalk sale operates out of one side of a two-car garage located on Avenue Z
keep dogs off plants
Is this sign implying that people are lifting their dogs up onto the little bit of landscaping that’s in front of this apartment building at Ocean Avenue near Avenue Z. Or, maybe, the dogs are just jumping right up onto the raised platform? We’re not sure what’s
brooklyn day
(Plaque displayed at Pinto Novelty store; Photo by Ray Johnson) Are we dreaming? Isn’t today Brooklyn-Queens, day? That’s funny, it’s not even listed on the Brooklyn Borough President’s home page [http://www.brooklyn-usa.org/]. Marty Markowitz, what is going on? Good thing we have reliable sources
1326 sheepshead bay rd
(XPL Halal Food cart seen at 4 a.m. midweek; Photo by Ray Johnson) Businesses near the corner of Sheepshead Bay Road and Avenue Z [http://maps.google.com/maps?q=sheepshead%20bay%20road%20%26%20ave%20z&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&
fragrant flowers
(Photo by Ray Johnson) This photograph was taken at the Sheepshead Bay subway station on the side overlooking the CVS store towards East 14 Street. There wasn’t a lot of time to take the picture and no telephoto lens to help with a better shot. So you’ll have
waldbaums
This stray shopping cart was caught driving on the grass, as if it knows it’s in the wrong, thinking, “Hey, I’m gray. That car’s gray. Maybe, if I stay still, I’ll be camouflaged and they won’t notice me. Oh, no. That circular’s gonna be
farming
(Sheepshead Bay front yard garden with budding herbs and soon-to-be vegetables; Photo by Ray Johnson) There is a proposed bill on the legislative table that will affect our food chain, and organic farmers would like for us all to keep an eye on it. The bill is H.R. 875: