There’s been an acussatory email circulating from the Clinton Avenue Residents(whoever they are) that has accused the young men who congregate in front of 400 clinton ave. of “running an organized drug operation”. The email goes on to speculate that 400 clinton ave. is a “distribtution center” of drugs and that they hate to see the [...]
Hidden Art in the Hood
Here’s a few pics that I snapped of a facade in the area. I’m going to do something different with this post. If any blog reader can name the location of this facade, they will be treated to a beer or drink in a neighborhood bar by bknesto. Now there’s a few reasons for this, [...]
“Did You Know that True Love asks for Nothing?”
Most consider this bricked, cemented storefront and abandoned building, on this stretch of fulton st. an eyesore. For me it has been the source of inspiration many days, especially when I was feeling low with the blues. I don’t know if many of you have ever noticed that in between the graffiti block letter “E”, [...]
Gun Violence in the Hood
Growing up in New York City can really desensitize a person when it comes to violence(among other things). Turning on the evening news you almost expect to hear about violence or some other heinous crime. As is the case in most urban centers, some of us have a front row seat and others are in [...]
