Irving Ave, Varick Ave

This was my second day of taking a walk in the morning before work in the middle of a heat wave because I didn't learn my lesson the day before. This time I only had to go as far as Halsey St because I'd already walked part of Irving Ave. And then I began a "Covert" op ... by walking a block down Covert St. (If you've read that joke before, thank you for being a loyal follower!) I didn't get far before along Irving before I saw the mural painted on the building, shown below. Time for some greenery! There was a tree outside the Suydam Magnet School (PS 123) that looked nice, so I took a picture. I then discovered that the area in front of the school is called the Joseph Gallagher Gardens. Across the street is Maria Hernadez Park, named for an anti-drug crusader. Next up is Flushing Ave and over to Varick Street. The first highlight on Varick is a railroad crossing that I swear ...