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?
In the past in Little Italy, the lines doubled for hanging lighted decorations, which came in handy during the San Genaro festivities. In Bangkok and a few other Asian cities incl New Delhi, they double for clothes lines even if it’s illegal to do so. But so far no one has been known to have been fried, except for one kite flyer.
Wait, wait … they can put television in outer space now?
So are these electric line or telephone lines in the pic?
And in RedHook you see them on street/sidewalk also.
Do any of those corner firebox posts actually work? there’s one on the corner of Macon & Stuyvesant. Ours, thankfully, is not pink.
Power is underground in Bed Stuy…telephone and cable runs through the yards and typically on the back of peoples homes.
If you have a dish, that signal just comes down from outer space. Really.
The Mayor’s Office of Film, Theater and Broadcasting asked Con Ed to not put all the power lines underground so there are locations for films and commercials that take place in the past.
(Tell your friends this; I love starting false rumors.)
My power lines run above ground on poles along the shared property lines in the back yards. I thought that was true of most of Brooklyn.
The power lines are necessary so that the shoes can be wrapped around them.
Shoes on power lines mean that 750K shit shacks that “need TLC” in “up and coming area” with “edgy cafes and “hip boutiques” are nearby.