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The chickens at Traif Bike Gesheft obviously don’t fix the bikes; they’re just there to keep Joe Diamond company. Joe opened his bike shop (which translates from Yiddish to “Non-kosher Bike Shop”) a few months ago in a space behind the Time’s Up bicycle organization in Williamsburg, where he repairs and sells used bicycles, and raises chickens. It’s easy to miss. The entrance is a set of swinging saloon doors painted bright yellow that lead to a narrow alley to the right of the building. We stopped by the other day for some bicycle advice, and Joe mentioned that he has received 500 new used bikes, so if you’re looking for a reliable and well-loved steed—and, if you’re lucky, a freshly laid egg—check out his shop at 99 South Sixth Street between Berry and Bedford, or call (347) 245-8759 for opening hours. GMAP


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  1. Even though I don’t agree, Back to Concrete is hilarious. And Gallstoner, that’s one great story.

    For the BTC folks, you need to also weigh the alternative. Giant Agribusiness is ruining the heartland–in Iowa and other big farm states, chemicals and pesticides are in the groundwater to such an extent that it’s becoming dangerous (you know, like skyrocketing cancer rates) for the folks who live there–not just the farmers. And that crap is in our food as well.

    So I will grow food in my backyard or in pots, use good dirt, and take my chances–I can wash my vegetables and use organic fertilizer. But to assume that veggies from many farm areas are safer just isn’t true. Veg eaters beware! 🙂

  2. One main thing that is wrong with them is the soil you’re growing them in is like, majorly full of lead. There’s a reason people paved over those backyards, you realize?

    By the way, one of my dearest friends has chickens in her backyard in Park Slope. I just… you know, I am a child of the seventies. I’ve seen this back to nature urban thing before. West Philly was a hotbed. 99% (okay that’s an imaginary percentage) of it is absurd and not economically sustainable. Not to mention the whole lead poisoning issue.