Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

Christmas Tree Discarded in April

Posted: April 7, 2010 at 6:18 am

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At first, we thought it wasn’t possible. Then we saw it.  Yes, a Christmas tree discarded in a trash heap at the northeast corner of Mott Street and East Houston. It’s April!  This beats last year’s record by a two-week margin (March 23).

Season of Discarded Trees

Posted: January 4, 2010 at 6:09 am

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The season of discarded Christmas trees blocking city streets and sidewalks is now in full effect, so watch your step! If you are looking to trash your tree, though, please consider “tree-cycling” at the MulchFest this weekend, between 10 am and 2 pm. Participating parks in the neighborhood include Corlears Hook Park, Tompkins Square Park, [...]

Merry Christmas!

Posted: December 25, 2009 at 9:47 am

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Here’s wishing you and yours a merry Christmas! The Pogues, “Fairytale of New York,” If I Should Fall from Grace with God (1987)

Early Edition: December 25

Posted: December 25, 2009 at 8:49 am

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Blue on Blue

Posted: December 23, 2009 at 6:25 am

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One of the residents in the Blue Condo building decided to celebrate the holiday season with, wait for it, blue lights.  How clever. The twinkling ornaments are visible to the hordes down below on Delancey.

Christmas Tree Vendors on Houston

Posted: December 1, 2009 at 6:09 am

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It’s that time of year again, when Christmas consumerism becomes increasingly unavoidable and holiday cheer is turned up to eleven.  Tree vendors have returned to their strategic position along the East Houston facade of Whole Foods. What prices are you encountering between the various sidewalk sellers?  Good deals or rip offs?