Photo of the Day: Spring
Have you spotted any signs of spring? Send us your picture to editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the blog.
Amber Ceffalio
Caton Ave
Less Parking on E 5th Street
Progress is moving at 192 E 5th Street [/business/construction-starting-at-190-192-e-5th-street]. Well, they’ve roped off parking, presumably for construction vehicles to get in and out easily. The homeowners on E 5th will have a more difficult time finding parking, especially on Tuesdays when the entire neighborhood is under alternate side
garbage cans
Beautify the Neighborhood with Gabage Bins
Garbage doesn’t have to look like trash. Kensington–and NYC, for that matter–doesn’t have ordinances regarding the aesthetics of how garbage is stored [http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/downloads/pdf/rules/digest/DSNY_Rules_Reg.pdf]. The only criteria for garbage cans is: > Garbage receptacles
community garden
Sign Up For Fresh Vegetables
Garden of Eve [http://www.gardenofevefarm.com/csa_Kensington_Prospect_Heights.htm] Community Supported Agriculture registration is now open. [http://www.gardenofevefarm.com/csa_Kensington_Prospect_Heights.htm] New members can sign up to for weekly shares of locally grown, organic produce. The food will be harvested the day of
Photo of the Day: Lent
Christmas
Forgotten Ornaments
Someone forgot a couple of ornaments on their tree. Notice anything interesting, eye-catching, or fun? Send the picture to us at editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the blog.
Greenbeans Not Walgreens
Greenbeans AND Walgreens
Green beans and Walgreens will co-exist. Last night’s meeting [/news/meeting-regarding-proposed-walgreens] with Walgreens managers, local politicians, and interested neighbors proved opposing sides can find ground to benefit all. Walgreens will lease, long-term, about 6,000 feet to Key Food, or about 1/3 of the total space. The Walgreens
Golden Farm
Rally This Saturday at Golden Farm
What are you doing tomorrow? How about rally to show support Golden Farm employees. Golden Farm workers finally are paid minimum wage but they still have no basic benefits: sick days, vacation days, medical care, or job security. The fight continues as, according to New York Communities for Change: >
Kensington Architecture
Kensington has an amazing variety of architecture from free standing houses to pre-war apartment buildings to attached houses like the one above. This appears to be recently repainted in Williamsburg Blue, a popular color choice. Have you noticed any interesting architecture around the neighborhood? Send us a picture to editor@
Open Houses this Sunday in Kensington
Move to Kensington with your cat or dog. The below listings are, for the most part, pet friendly. These buildings also offer on-site laundry and parking. 310 Beverly Rd 1G [http://www.elliman.com/new-york-city/310-beverley-road-unit-1g-brooklyn-jvduaea] List Price: $215,000 Size: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom Details: Oversized living room. Oversized
Virgin Mary
Virgin Mary
This Virgin Mary has an entire plot of her own. Notice any signs of Lent? Email us at editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the blog.
meeting
Meeting Regarding Proposed Walgreens
Tonight people for and against the proposed Walgreens on Prospect Ave will meet at Holy Name Church to view plans of the proposal and ask Walgreens management questions about the plans. All residents interested are encouraged to attend. Walgreens meeting details: * February 21, 2013–Tonight! * 6:30 pm * Holy Name