Open Thread Wednesday 12/10/14

The renovated Duane Reade at Joralemon and Court is finally open. Curious if people think it was worth the wait? And are we reaching any kind of saturation point with all of the drug stores? The optimist in me thinks that this might prompt them to step up their customer service game a bit – i.e. the long lines that always form at the Rite Aid might have to be a thing of the past if they want to compete.

Where in Cadman, Cat? I can go by later and see if s/he’s hungry– I’ve also let Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition know.

North of war memorial. In the bushes on he left when u come from the street and walk towards the park office. Have never seen her around there.

Yup heard it. No idea what it was, and since it was not followed by sirens, alarms, or otherwise; let it pass.

Just got back from walking around the memorial and inspecting the bushes (not too closely–didn’t want to surprise any slumbering rats), but I didn’t see the cat. If you e-mail me, I can send you my number to let me know if you spot him/her again. Teresa @ brooklynbackstretch . com.

Really nice escalators going up to the second floor, but renovation not quite finished. They told me not all merchandise is stocked yet.

Skyline Windows did my apt building, and they did a good job. However, after many years, some double-glazed windows develop leaks, and the inside of the window becomes hazy. Also, because you live in BH, you have to get permission from Landmarks to replace your windows. It can take a Long Time to do that.

How recently? Possible to tell whether she needs rescuing or whether she lives nearby?

LWP (Lucky Window Products) located on 3rd Ave in Bklyn (718) 492-7774. They have replaced the windows in two apartments in my building. Good service.

I have both Marvins and Andersons in two different homes. I do not like the push pin mechanism for the screens for the Marvins AT ALL. Much prefer the Andersons. Otherwise they operate similarly and have few differences. I have not had any leaks in any of my double glazed panes and they are all 6 over 6 true divided mullions. When I had my brownstone, the new windows were double pane insulated glass and never had issues. I did have a broken one once and I would highly recommend contacting Vela Glass as their sewrvice was excellent but I did not use them for installations

I’m happy that the cold winter weather will prevent the noisy outdoor events that were taking place in North Cadman Plaza Park. At least there will be tranquil weekend mornings and afternoons now.

It could Be Bop the legendary cat that went missing several years ago, Contact Team Be Bop immediately, there is a large cash reward.

Who is Louie the electrician?

Louie Miller of Monroe place is
One of the most famous and in some ways most controversial figures
In the Heights over the last three
Decades. He is a self taught elec.
technician, very knowledgeable.
During the late 70 ‘ s to 80’s he
emerged as an important source
To several Heights anti crime pro
grams providing exec info on
Local perps often at considerable
Personal danger. In recent years
he has had his share of personal
Problems. Recently he hit and very seriously injured by a taxi.

Some charge that he is Jeff Smith’s chief street agent. Something both Smith and he denies.

Repair, don’t replace! You’ll be hard pressed to find new windows that fit as well in the existing openings – unless the ones you have aren’t original, in which case, while I generally still advocate repair, unless what you have now are the mythical “maintenance free” aluminum or vinyl windows…