Aleef puts the "Hi" in Fa"Hi"ta.

Rodin's "The Thinker" on 39(8/9).

You call this television...

Show me some spicy ladies slapping each other across the face and MAYBE I'll pay attention...

A conversation at Law & Order offices

Writer: "We've got a new script for an episode! It's called 'the worst of the worst' and is about a serial killer who hates his victims so much that he leaves their bodies in the worst places in NYC."

Producer: "Sounds great, but where would victim 1's body be discovered at?"

Location Scout: "No question, 39(8/9). Even pigeons don't go there."

More breaking news!

Mariska Hargitay dashes off the set, carrying her son to enjoy the signature dish of 39(8/9)... Yes, a Vaggi Omelette from Aleef!

Breaking news!

Christopher Merloni dons the official attire of 39(8/9).

Our humble little parking lot...

In the Beginning...

there was a bus line.

I heard a Fly buzz -- when I died --

I heard a Fly buzz -- when I died --
The Stillness in the Room
Was like the Stillness in the Air --
Between the Heaves of Storm --

The Eyes around -- had wrung them dry --
And Breaths were gathering firm
For that last Onset -- when the King
Be witnessed -- in the Room --

I willed my Keepsakes -- Signed away
What portion of me be
Assignable -- and then it was
There interposed a Fly --

With Blue -- uncertain stumbling Buzz --
Between the light -- and me --
And then the Windows failed -- and then
I could not see to see --

--Emily Dickenson

She rode in on a beam of light...

changed her shoes in the old parking lot, and found her way into our hearts.

The parking lot chronicles.

Welcome home, Momma.

The sky above 39th (8/9)

It only looks blue

Don't make a fuss...

Not so fast Rockledge Scaffolding Company!
If someone gets hurt or there is an EMERGENCY, we are not dialing 311!!
This will not get swept under the rug, but we will shout from rooftops, sky write it, and (sit down for this) DIAL 911!!!!
Maybe that crap flies on Nepperhan Ave (is that real or did you make that up by the way?), but not on 39(8/9).

Guest commentator.

Missing.

The helmets are waiting.
Where are the workers?
Did Karl Marx beckon?

"Blue cup gang" terrorizes block

I bet that's not water!

They need a new media placement strategy

A philosophical van.

Parking lot? Or a Park we'll love a lot?

Hats off to a waggish friend of ours for finding this architect's rendering of the proposed "FashionForward Park" to be located on the former site of CitiParking, lot 107.

And wet too!

This weather update brought to you by Sabrett.

My kinda town.

Now they're taunting us

Some more detective work.

Reveal these plans for New York's newest park and our newest neighbor.

What's up with the former parking lot?

I did a bit of nosing around online and found this.

“We have a unique opportunity to create something special right in the center of Manhattan: a destination that preserves the Fashion District's natural energy and our area's history; creates a public park that is a magnet for New Yorkers and visitors; and innovatively develops the area to support the space's activities without burdening the taxpayer. We hope this landscape design competition will help jump-start those plans.”

“FashionForward Park can become the center of New York City’s Fashion District through the creation of world-class open spaces and parks,” said Dan Doctoroff, the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development. “The designs presented at this exhibit provide the vision for achieving this opportunity.”

A fat guy on 39(8/9).

Over there we'll put...

over there we'll put the breakfast bar,
and here is where we'll put the speakers to crank the crappy music on the sidewalk,
over there we'll add some scaffolding to make the slow tourist-pedestrians bottleneck the sidewalk,
and here is where we'll put a box for all the advertising people to slip their crushed dreams into.

Joni Mitchell on 39(8/9).

They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot
With a pink hotel, a boutique
And a swinging hot spot
Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you've got
Till it's gone
They paved paradise
And put up a parking lot

I like shaftways as much as the next guy, but...

Rocky on 39(8/9).

Thanks to D.D. for this one.

GREATNESS IS AMONG US!

It is true, 39 (b/w 8/9)ers. Crucito is here!

Haute Cuisine

A last supper for our beloved parking lot.

Farewell Parking Lot

This is one of the last known photos of our beloved parking lot on 39(8/9).
It was taken to capture someone doing a photo shoot, but the lot is the real star in this show.
It will soon be destroyed to make way for another economy hotel for more tourists to impede the sidewalks.
This block needs another economy hotel like I need another 'weekend list is closing' email.
Farewell, dear friend. I don't know what to stare out the window at anymore.
Having worked on a car account before, I enjoyed counting the benzes and BMWs.
Now I guess that I will have to play the "which construction worker is stoned" game.

I am everywhere. I am GEORGEVE.

Words to live by.

Man with dents in head seen dreamstorming new development

Possible dream home location?

Even trucks need approval.

Is it Fate Trucking or is it....

The master in his labyrinth

His line and dollar bill are at the ready for another day of fishing for men on 39 (8/9).

Shit is Coming back

Is this the sign we've been waiting for? Speak squid, and reveal your intentions!

Potential Alien Savior Dies in Transit

I don't know where to begin. I came across the deceased several weeks ago and she has been on my mind ever since. I was walking along 9th(39/38), thinking about 39 (8/9), when I came upon this sad messenger from another world. Whether the deceased was heading to or heading from 39 (8/9) we will never know. She died--like so many have before her--with her secrets hidden in her still pink heart. What blessings she might have bestowed, what wonders revealed, what wisdom imparted are now reduced to another greasy spot on our (occasionally) glittering pavements.

39th (8/9) is and has always been a block of dreams and dreamers. But as we continue to reach for the stars, let us not forget those who have not made it this far. Those who have tumbled from the heavens and landed hard, just short of 39th (8/9). So very close, and yet so far.