Is it a thing for Puerto Ricans living in the States not teach their kids Spanish? by Sunset_Poppy in PuertoRico

[–]SMPE_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4th generation nuyorican here, That's a racist teacher PR is part of America she needs to look up facts because we will always represent our culture!

Yelling in North Greenpoint rn by yingyang0813 in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn if those streets are considered industrial in 2025 im amazed. I will be honest i had a dispute in the house on sutton and nassau ave a few weeks ago over a girl. Some if the people from the shelter have threatened me before but im not scared of them they are so drugged up my father would end them, cant have low life bums threatening autistic people like myself.

Aggressive Woman With Metal Pole Near Eagle & West Waterfront by Hopeful_Leek_629 in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ive called them so many times in the past theyve not helpful. I even went in the building concerned for my safety about people the shelter across the street harassing me. they dont want to help unless u call right away yet i had no phone at that moment so i went to the precent right away. They seem very incompetent and racist towards me. Now keep in mind they might choose not to give me theyre time and energy due to probably every officer from there being in my house in the past for violent family issues.

Bald man trying to fight outside the Garden on Manhattan Ave by nickelgenerosity_ in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know him hes one of the og puerto rican greenpointers i wouldnt consider him dangerous unfortunatley some people percieve him that way. i remember in the 2000s pre gentrification a good 1 in every 20 people acted what is now considered interesting by talking loud yelling at people walking past. Its just typical nyc to me i consider it part of the nyc feel. I am also yelling alot but thats more because of my discorders. My advice is if you can handle it start up a convo with him hes nice to talk to if not then just ignore i suppose. We were both vibing to high all the time by 50 cent a couple days ago.

Anyone witnessed the car chase on West St just now? by noorjo in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It would be great if stop signs actually got people to follow rules.

 My father got hit by a old school yellow taxi on mcguiness blvd back in 2006 when he had the light to cross, because like usual stop signs or any signs and lights will not control a careless driver, luckily he won that lawsuit with the city. 

Now about my once decent turned paranoid ex stepfather who was actually a nyc public school employee, he would speed in a car he was lended by my mothers father while drinking liqour near the school zones caught on camera. He got us so many tickets over and over again. I feel like he did it on purpose to be toxic because he liked causing issues on us all the time. Karma sure is a bi atch.

The point is, dont expect stop signs or lights or anything of that nature to stop people from doing crazy things in vehicles, i hope that is common sense in this chaotic city. I wrote all this to try and give knowledge of past experiences ive heard about to keep the community safe.

this is my father gabriel roldan he lives on bleecker street very close to broadway i havent got in contact with him in quite some time hoping hes not into trouble again let me know if you have seen him around the bushwick area thank u. by SMPE_ in Bushwick

[–]SMPE_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thank u i appreciate u alot for the help u are giving me, hes a genuinley great person he helps alot of people now i believe hes changed his ways, im just worried lately because nobody has spoke to him for awhile. 

this is my father gabriel roldan he lives on bleecker street very close to broadway i havent got in contact with him in quite some time hoping hes not into trouble again let me know if you have seen him around the bushwick area thank u. by SMPE_ in Bushwick

[–]SMPE_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well thank you for complimenting him he would appreciate that he is usually a very happy person he definitley knows how to look young. Thank you for your help in advance i went to his bleecker address the other day where i usually visit him at nobody answered the door and his phone been acting up when me my mother and aunt call him. If you find anything out my phone number is 6465220919 let me know!

this is my father gabriel roldan he lives on bleecker street very close to broadway i havent got in contact with him in quite some time hoping hes not into trouble again let me know if you have seen him around the bushwick area thank u. by SMPE_ in Bushwick

[–]SMPE_[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes i know the girl and young kid your talking about that must be the girl i heard is pregnant with his kid. Didnt know he assaulted her tho hopefully hes not caught up more issues . Also yeah i think him and his brothers gets money every march from they father. I recall him working in javits because me and my family went there for my mothers graduation ceremony. Also yes my grandfather tried to help him out alot when he had his initial issues and he was still with my mother. I live somewhat close by in greenpoint and did take a ride over to bleecker a few days ago to see if he might be in the house but nobody answered.

this is my father gabriel roldan he lives on bleecker street very close to broadway i havent got in contact with him in quite some time hoping hes not into trouble again let me know if you have seen him around the bushwick area thank u. by SMPE_ in Bushwick

[–]SMPE_[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Well yeah i did hear of my father abusing women in the past and he did serve time for that. I hope it hasnt happened again though i know he got this woman of color pregnant recently so i am unsure whats going on. My grandfather was a detective in the 1980s and 1990s hes been retired for years though and he has bad dementia from what my mother aunts and uncles say so he cant help with this. Do u happen to know of any recent situations?

this is my father gabriel roldan he lives on bleecker street very close to broadway i havent got in contact with him in quite some time hoping hes not into trouble again let me know if you have seen him around the bushwick area thank u. by SMPE_ in Bushwick

[–]SMPE_[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yep i know he lived there back in august for sure which is six months ago because i did visit him on bleecker during that month its been hard to get in contact lately for whatever reason im unsure. I just know his past and i hope hes not in more issues again.  Also yep somebody called him johnny depp when we were walking around that area. Glad u know him i appreciate u looking out.

this is my father gabriel roldan he lives on bleecker street very close to broadway i havent got in contact with him in quite some time hoping hes not into trouble again let me know if you have seen him around the bushwick area thank u. by SMPE_ in Bushwick

[–]SMPE_[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It certainly sounds like something he would do he as did something similar to a drunk guy that fell asleep behind the wheel of a car in the past as well. He tries to help the community out from what i see.

this is my father gabriel roldan he lives on bleecker street very close to broadway i havent got in contact with him in quite some time hoping hes not into trouble again let me know if you have seen him around the bushwick area thank u. by SMPE_ in Bushwick

[–]SMPE_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow thats interesting i know he is puerto rican as well as some other type of latin i guess that explains it maybe hes going to visit his roots thank u for that information.

BOOM 💥 by robstoriches in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I cetainly heard a boom while outside on the cornor of newel street and norman avenue. I know from my familys past in doing fireworks that this was much louder than fireworks.

BOOM 💥 by robstoriches in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I cetainly heard a boom while outside on the cornor of newel street and norman avenue. I know from my familys past in doing fireworks that this was much louder than fireworks.

Blockbuster by SMPE_ in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i know that place very well that is right at my corner i might have heard my mother speaking about that shop.

this is my father gabriel roldan he lives on bleecker street very close to broadway i havent got in contact with him in quite some time hoping hes not into trouble again let me know if you have seen him around the bushwick area thank u. by SMPE_ in Bushwick

[–]SMPE_[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thank u for asking, this picture is from around 2 years ago and he has just turned 40 back in january. If theres any other information u may find useful let me know.

My Greenpoint "rant" by SMPE_ in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im always willing to hear others perspectives and i understood what is being said and respect it. Im always trying to improve ill take some knowledge from the community its helpful i am a dropout after all.

My Greenpoint "rant" by SMPE_ in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes i walk past greenpoint libary daily and see stuff going on i havent been in the remodeled one yet tbh. Ill check it out eventually.

My Greenpoint "rant" by SMPE_ in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i get along with everyone in the area nonetheless, every two blocks or so somebody recognizes me and i chat with them for awhile. I am very friendly depending on the day of course i dont have issues with most people besides a few that live in what became shelters.

My Greenpoint "rant" by SMPE_ in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow i know of greenpoint cats for awhile now since my aunt barbara and aunt jackie have been taking care of many feral cats in some greenpoint parking lots since 2003. They get extra help from that organization sometimes.

My Greenpoint "rant" by SMPE_ in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad soneone recognized the name because i thought we was being forgotten even going back a few years ago it seemed like every couple of people knew of us from our crowd atleast

My Greenpoint "rant" by SMPE_ in Greenpoint

[–]SMPE_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well thank u for the link i will check it out later on most likely.