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Sold: 460 Prospect Pl., $725,000
Many thanks to Amy G., who sent in this picture of 460 Prospect Pl. (11238, about a block off of Washington Ave., between Grand Ave. and Classon Ave.). According to PropertyShark.com, the 4-family building (4,880 sq. ft.) sold for $725,000 (market value $702,720, annual tax bill $4,685) on Feb. 1, 2005.
(460 Prospect Pl. is the darker brick building, right center)
DAILYHEIGHTS: Now Internationally Known for Free Kitten Giveaways [UPDATED-Now with Corporate Mission Statement!]
“Where can I find free kittens?” you may be asking yourself. Good question. As of right now, DAILYHEIGHTS is the seventh most popular place on the Internet to find free kittens.
This is especially remarkable because–if you’re new–this site has nothing to do with kitten giveaways. But that doesn’t matter, because finally, DAILYHEIGHTS has a Corporate Mission Statement: “To become the #1 Internet destination for free kittens, without actually giving away kittens, talking about kittens, or posting any free-kitten-related content.”
[PHOTO: Maloney C, Lichtblau SJ, Karpook N et al. Feline Reactions to Bearded Men. Annals of Improbable Research.]
Protesters Crash Mass Gathering of Cops and Journalists at Grand Army Plaza
Who knew Iraq War protests were scheduled for Saturday? DAILYHEIGHTS stumbled upon a small group of protesters readying cardboard coffins and fighting off freelance reporters. PICTURED: This skit portrayed military recruiters as skull-faced merchants of death—a tactful soft-sell that surely changed a lot of minds (see also: “How to Initiate Meaningful Political Dialogue by Comparing Bush to Hitler”).
The protesters, including this money-denouncing youngster, marched to the Army, Navy and Marine recruitment office at 41 Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn, where Frank Lynch stayed at least long enough to capture this phalanx of NYPD riot police:
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The New York Post (which dedicated a whopping 123 words to protest coverage) pinned the number of marchers at 200. According to this Daily News article, 3 men and 5 women got arrested at the Flatbush Ave. recruiting station.
Home Heating Oil: Beware of Impostors!
Thanks to alert reader Andrew C. who found this postcard in his mailbox last week. Some research revealed that the phone number 718-342-7777 does NOT belong to Vanderbilt’s Finest, but to Apra Energy Group, Inc. at 2641 Atlantic Ave.
This advertising campaign is certain create extensive consumer confusion. The postcard, besides making no sense at all, appropriates the distinctive white-on-red motif that our HHO has pioneered.
THIS WEEK: Alternate Side Parking Rules Holiday Suspensions
No moving your car Thursday or Friday. Parking regs are suspended March 24-25 for religious observances. All other rules (including parking meters) remain in effect. Check here for details on the full year schedule.
[Signage: a great NYC photoblogger site called Bridge and Tunnel Club]
Defend Brooklyn
Linda C. Jimenez; Sergeant. Killed 08-Nov-2003.
Rasheed Sahib; Specialist. Killed 18-May-2003.
Segun Frederick Akintade; Specialist. Killed 28-Oct-2004.
Rayshawn S. Johnson; Private 1st Class. Killed 03-Nov-2003.
Pablo A. Calderon; Sergeant. Killed 30-Nov-2004.
Joseph O. Behnke; Corporal. Killed 04-Dec-2004
Julian S. Melo; Staff Sergeant. Killed 21-Dec-2004.
William Wayne White; Lance Corporal. Killed 29-Mar-2003.
Two years of war in Iraq. Source: Iraq Coalition Casualties
Parade is On
Looks like the Brooklyn Irish American Parade is on. The police escort just passed the corner of 7th Ave. and First St.
MONEY: PLEASE STOP MAKING US UNHAPPY
Today on Eastern Parkway: 12-year-old Erin Gershman of Prospect Heights protests the vague sense of emptiness that is the fallout of our rampantly consumerist society: “End the global currency system now!”
Sunday: Brooklyn Irish-American Parade and "Festivities" Near Farrell's in Park Slope
The Brooklyn Irish American Parade is tomorrow (Sun., March 20) at 1 PM, starting at Prospect Park West and Bartel-Pritchard Square (Map) (the traffic circle next to 15th St.); the reviewing stand is at Prospect Park West & 9th. Street. According to this site, the Grand Marshall Is NYPD Deputy Chief Joe Fox, and “dignitaries from the Irish Gov.’t” will be attending. There will be street vendors selling “Irish goods” and after the parade ends, festivities continue near Farrell’s Bar On Prospect Ave.
LEPRECHAUN TRAPPED IN SNOWDOME: redtail365 says he is selling this snowdome to help pay for his daughter’s funeral bill.