Closing Bell: Why are There Power Lines in East New York?
I Love Franklin Ave. asks exactly that question—Why are there power lines in East New York? ILFA goes on to write that “unlike much of the rest of Brooklyn, East New York actually has a substantial chunk of its grid above ground. You can find lines connecting bits and pieces elsewhere, but it’s rare to…
I Love Franklin Ave. asks exactly that question—Why are there power lines in East New York? ILFA goes on to write that “unlike much of the rest of Brooklyn, East New York actually has a substantial chunk of its grid above ground. You can find lines connecting bits and pieces elsewhere, but it’s rare to see utility poles on every corner in a major city.” Also, needing an explanation is the shoe-tossing on the power lines. (Is it more than just a gang explanation or just kids playing around?)
So what are the answers to these two questions?
Urban myth. I spent a fair amount of my younger days in Bloomington, Indiana, which was a huge university town. Crunchy, liberal, pretty white and sneakers hanging off of wires all over town. Not too much gang activity to speak of.
The power lines are for hanging shoes from, and the shoes are so pigeons have somewhere to lay their eggs – at least that’s what I told my kids.
Lincoln Park area and Andersonville. Last place was Seminary just north of Belmont.
The whole “shoes indicate drug sales nearby” thing is horseshit. When I was a kid (the 1970s) you saw them everywhere, in neighborhoods of all races (although probably not all economic backgrounds).
What part dave? I lived on 71st off of Stoney Island.
Snappy…I lived in Chicago from 1980 to 1994.
We have above ground lines in Bushwick. It really makes the area look messy since the cable tv company comes along and hangs dozens of wires from the utility poles.
My GOD…
Please go ahead and start your own blog where people you like say only what you want them to say and agree with all things ‘What’….
The Snapster
Someday this bitter posting is gonna end..
My GOD…
Please leave New York City….
The What
Someday this war is gonna end..