$25,000. That is how much Kensington could win from the State Farm Neighborhood Assist [https://apps.facebook.com/sf_neighbor_assist/] contest. Only the first 3000 entries will be accepted and the deadline is March 7th. Each user can submit up to 3 ideas and nearly 1000 have been
front yard
There are many beautiful houses in Kensington. This one stands proudly in the heart of Kensington with a fresh faux blue brick facade and strong yellow brick fence. Send a picture of your favorite house to editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the blog.
tree
A knitter on E 3rd Street made her tree a cozy scarf. The knitter’s mother was sweeping their front porch when I walked by. “We call it Urban Art,” she explained. Yarn Bombing [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing] is another name for it. Have you spotted more
Children taking the bus to Brooklyn New School [http://bns146.org/] or The Children’s School [http://www.ps372.org/] can again line up in front of Immaculate Heart of Mary [http://www.ihmbrooklyn.org/].Yellow school bus service resumes on Wednesday, February 20. Local 1181 [http://atu1181.org/] and
kensington library
The Presidents’ Day vacation was cut short by Superstorm Sandy’s debilitating impact, but public school children still have a 4-day weekend. We’ve compiled a list of activities to keep them entertained. Prospect Park: * Audubon Center [http://www.prospectpark.org/calendar/event/midwinter-recess] (Lincoln Rd/Ocean Ave entrance)–February
Are you looking to buy a place in Kensington? We’ve curated a list of open houses perfect as starter apartments or for families. 510 Ocean Pkwy #1J [http://www.corcoran.com/nyc/listings/display/2530146] List Price: $299,000 Size: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom Details: Spacious 2 bedroom (pictured
Happy Valentine’s Day, Kensington! Notice any signs of love? We want to share your photo. Send it to us at editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the blog.
payphone
Payphones proved useful during the wake Superstorm Sandy. Wireless and electrical service, post Sandy, was spotty rendering modern mobile devices useless. People waited online 6 deep to use public payphones [http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/01/carriers-hurricane-sandy/] after the storm. The mayor plans to reinvent the payphone, [http:
Construction is moving, finally, at 190-192 E 5th Street at the corner of Caton Ave, where a new low-rise residential building will soon go up. The lot was under contract [/real-estate/empty-lot-on-caton-and-e-5th-under-contract] back in September, and this is the first action we’ve seen. A crew of three were running
Steeplechase
Boys and young men: are you responsible for figuring out Valentine’s Day but have no idea what to do? We’ve planned you the perfect date and will explain why. Simple (inexpensive) gift The point of this date isn’t the gift but when she hands you a mug
See any signs of love around Kensington? Send us a picture to editor@kensingtonbk.com and we’ll post it to the blog.
Our neighborhood is full of tiny, specialized, storefront-less entrepreneurs; places to buy unique Valentine’s Day gifts for your special someone. Health and Fitness–Did your loved one make a New Years resolution they need help keeping? * Liz Walker [liz@yogahighnyc.com]—Is your loved one expecting? Just had a