The Hole, New York City
"When you walk through the garden"
"you gotta watch your back"
"well I beg your pardon"
"walk the straight and narrow track"
"if you walk with Jesus"
"he's gonna save your soul"
"you gotta keep the devil"
"way down in the hole"
"he's got the fire and the fury"
"at his command"
"well you don't have to worry"
"if you hold on to Jesus hand"
"we'll all be safe from Satan"
"when the thunder rolls"
"just gotta help me keep the devil"
"way down in the hole"
"All the angels sing about Jesus' mighty sword"
"and they'll shield you with their wings"
"and keep you close to the lord"
"don't pay heed to temptation"
"for his hands are so cold"
"you gotta help me keep the devil"
"way down in the hole"
-- Tom Waits - Way Down In The Hole
Quote
"When the streets start to have the names of gemstones, you know you're getting towards the Hole." -- Local Saying.
Description
Something of a forgotten neighborhood existing in the doldrums betwixt Brooklyn and Queens. The area has no sewer system, so the streets and lots are often flooded. Many buildings are boarded up and the area seems to suffer from a plague of illegal dumping. It is a low-lying area, with a ground level that is 10 meters lower than the surrounding area. It has been described as a "lost neighborhood", and as resembling a border town from the Wild West. Nearby neighborhoods include East New York, Lindenwood, Howard Beach and Ozone Park.
