Central Brooklyn
Photo via parkservice [https://www.instagram.com/p/xof8_tqE3W/?tagged=mulchfest2015]Since the holidays are in full swing, Christmas trees have taken over the neighborhood. And while the thought of taking them down seems far away, recycling those trees will begin soon enough. But the Prospect Park Alliance [https:
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Shannon Geis/KensingtonBkAlmost exactly a year ago Batata opened its doors [/business/batata-celebrates-its-grand-opening-at-3021-fort-hamilton-parkway/] on Fort Hamilton Parkway and began serving up delicious Middle Eastern dishes. We stopped by this week to grab some breakfast eats from their all day breakfast menue, but this isn’t the place to
Arts & Culture
Photo via Private PicassosEver wanted to learn to paint or draw, but never had a chance to take an art class? Now you can, with the added benefit of drinks! Private Picassos [http://www.privatepicassos.com/], a mobile art studio that has recently opened up a full time shop in
Central Brooklyn
Photo via Suzi Shelton [https://www.facebook.com/suzisheltonmusic/photos/pb.167471860022.-2207520000.1450123294./10156300357545023/?type=3&theater] Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites.
Central Brooklyn
Photo by KensingtonBKThe 66th Precinct Community Council [http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/precincts/precinct_066.shtml] is holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 17 at 7:30pm at the office of Community Board 12, 5910 13th Avenue. Come meet Commanding Officer Captain Kenneth Quick, who will update
Arts & Culture
Photo via Strung out String Band [https://www.facebook.com/strungoutstringband/photos_stream]Looking for something fun to do this week? Check out comedy at Bar Chord, celebrate Sagittarius at Sycamore, craft with friends at Kettle & Thread, check out the Grand Army Plaza holiday tree lighting and more. If
Central Brooklyn
Photo by Ditmas Park CornerPS 217 Colonel David Marcus School [http://ps217brooklyn.org/], 1100 Newkirk Avenue, is opening it’s doors on and Tuesday, December 15 from 8:30-10:30am. These open houses are great for parents of incoming children. You can visit the beautiful historic building, build in the
Central Brooklyn
Photo by therealtomh [http://instagram.com/p/r15u2omIuT/?modal=true]Below you’ll find early week Kensington and Windsor Terrace subway changes on the F and G lines in Brooklyn. Check back later this week to see what’s happening this weekend. F Line > Avenue X F Train Station
Central Brooklyn
Photo by KensingtonBKAfter a busy week, here’s a chance to catch up on some of the news happening outside of our neighborhood! We’ve pulled together some of the most interesting recent stories from our sister sites. A driver swerved to avoid a bus [http://fortgreenefocus.com/blog/2015/
Central Brooklyn
Windsor Terrace resident Billy Yee died in October from injuries sustained after being shot in 1982, according to the Medical Examiner’s office, and officials are considering whether to rule the incident a homicide. Police found Yee around 2am on June 14, 1982 on Sands Street under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Animals
Looking for a new companion? White Sox is an independent lady. > Sean Casey says [https://www.facebook.com/SeanCaseyAnimalRescue/photos/a.378832716482.159179.17669251482/10153341391206483/?type=3&theater] : > 4-year-old White Sox is looking for her forever home! White Sox is an independent lady who would be best
Central Brooklyn
A packed auditorium. (Photo by Shannon Geis/KensingtonBK)Following the announcement at the end of November that an emergency homeless shelter housing families would be opening this month on McDonald Avenue [/home/dhs-announces-homeless-shelter-opening-on-mcdonald-avenue/], hundreds of Kensington residents showed up to hear more information about shelter at a community meeting hosted