Posts under ‘Greenwich Avenue’

September 3, 2009 — There is a sign which reads, “STATE LAW: Yield to Pedestrian” on Fawcett Place at Milbank and Mason (near the old Griffin Ford).  I take partial credit for that sign.

About a year ago, I was crossing that intersection, as I do regularly, and as happens regularly a car failed [...]

A little more than a year after the defection of most of his team Mike Pompa has shuttered Subway Barbers. Mike is nearly 80 years old.

The quintessential shop, a Greenwich Avenue landmark, for 50 years, has a sign posted in its window informing passers-by that the shop is closed, Mike retired, and Mike’s new associate, [...]

The other morning I noticed the masthead on the paper in the Greenwich Time box in front of St. Mary’s on the Avenue said “Advocate.”

The first thought that crossed my mind was “they are coming out of the closet” — that the Southern Connecticut Newspapers, Inc. company was admitting, finally, that the difference between [...]

Aspiring writers for young people will want to attend this workshop with award winning children’s book authors Mitali Perkins and Rachel Vail, who have written well loved books for young audiences of various ages. They’ll discuss the art of reaching young readers, answer questions and sign copies of their latest releases, “Secret Keeper” and “Gorgeous” [...]

“10-13″ is the universal police code for an officer in need of assistance.   When police hear that dreaded code on their radio, they drop everything and rush to the scene.
Likewise, the police, who are really a big “family,” come to the aid of their own when there is in need by throwing a “10-13 Party” [...]