From the WTA but it affects our little 'ole Kensington:
We've been in contact recently with Community Board 7, with members of a committee pushing residential parking permits for Downtown Bklyn, and by a local elected official's office about residential parking permits and two upcoming meetings. I've also looked into some of the history of it online. Community leaders from the neighborhoods of northwest Bklyn (from Bklyn Heights to Park Slope) have apparently joined forces to push for permits for their neighborhoods, something which some of us are concerned will have a negative impact on Windsor Terrace and Kensington.
These groups are campaigning quite aggressively and we hope we can do as much as we can to keep our neighborhoods from becoming even more of a parking lot than they already are. Just because the plan focusses on conditions in Downtown Brooklyn doesn't mean that there won't be a real, noticeable affect in our neighborhood if preferential parking is made available to everyone from Brooklyn Heights to Park Slope.How these permits would work has not been fully determined. For a description of several possible scenarios, you can go to the following Dept. of Transportation link, starting at page 5:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/parkingworkshops.pdf
For information on the entire Downtown Brooklyn Transportation Blueprint, see: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/downtownblueprint.shtml#overview
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
City Council
Shameless Plug Happening Now...
Gary Reilly our man about the F express just announced he's running for City Council. Check out his blog First and Court. You can also read about all the other candidates on a short post from Brownstoner.
Did I Mention I'm Running For City Council? (First and Court)
De Blasio, Yassky Replacements Start to Campaign (Brownstoner)
Gary Reilly our man about the F express just announced he's running for City Council. Check out his blog First and Court. You can also read about all the other candidates on a short post from Brownstoner.
Did I Mention I'm Running For City Council? (First and Court)
De Blasio, Yassky Replacements Start to Campaign (Brownstoner)
OVERCAT Tonight
OVERCAT featuring John Seden tonight, Monday @ MAGNETIC FIELD!
8PM, FREE!
Magnetic Field 97 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, New York 11201(718) 834-0069
Overcat is: John Seden - tapes, oscillator, Ebow guitar, digitized 78s, etc
Roger Murdock - drums and stuff
AND of course, Kensington homeboy, Dave Rick - bass
8PM, FREE!
Magnetic Field 97 Atlantic AveBrooklyn, New York 11201(718) 834-0069
Overcat is: John Seden - tapes, oscillator, Ebow guitar, digitized 78s, etc
Roger Murdock - drums and stuff
AND of course, Kensington homeboy, Dave Rick - bass
Sunday, January 27, 2008
PS 230 Gifted & Talented...
The Gifted and Talented Open House at PS 230 is next week. February 4th at 7 pm for families that have completed the G&T application. Enter at 425 McDonald Ave.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Walgreens to go GREEN!
Due to a few residential requests and a very persistent community activist the regional manager of the new Walgreens on Church/Beverley has agreed to do some planting in front of the store. We are very happy Walgreens has decided to a leadership role in bringing more "green" to Church Avenue. The store will either plant trees or put in large planters.
WTA announces Parking Forum
From WT Alliance:
There has been a movement in some parts of Brooklyn west of Windsor Terrace (like Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, and similar neighborhoods.) to push for residential parking permits for their neighborhoods. Unfortunately, these neighborhoods are more vocal than Kensington and Windsor Terrace and as a result, there is growing concern that these Park Slope, etc. neighborhoods might get such permits. The potential affect of this is it could turn Kensington and Windsor Terrace into parking lots. This would especially apply to anyone living near a subway stop or an express bus. We already have a big "park and ride" problem in Windsor Terrace and residents of Kensington tell horror stories of looking for a parking spot there.
There is a forum coming up on Feb. 4 on residential parking which is being supported by groups from the neighborhoods who are pushing for such permits, as well as several elected officials, at least one of whom has openly advocated for permits for his neighborhoods. The Commissioner of the NYC Dept. of Transportation is also scheduled to attend.
We wanted to get the word out to people in Kensington to come to this meeting if they have an opinion on this issue. It seems that other people are making decisions for residents of Kensington and Windsor Terrace and these decisions may not be the best for us. Please pass this info on to people you know.
Residential Parking Forum
Mon. Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Francis College Auditorium (on Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights)
Subway: 2, 3, 4, or 5 to Borough Hall; R to Court St.
There has been a movement in some parts of Brooklyn west of Windsor Terrace (like Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, and similar neighborhoods.) to push for residential parking permits for their neighborhoods. Unfortunately, these neighborhoods are more vocal than Kensington and Windsor Terrace and as a result, there is growing concern that these Park Slope, etc. neighborhoods might get such permits. The potential affect of this is it could turn Kensington and Windsor Terrace into parking lots. This would especially apply to anyone living near a subway stop or an express bus. We already have a big "park and ride" problem in Windsor Terrace and residents of Kensington tell horror stories of looking for a parking spot there.
There is a forum coming up on Feb. 4 on residential parking which is being supported by groups from the neighborhoods who are pushing for such permits, as well as several elected officials, at least one of whom has openly advocated for permits for his neighborhoods. The Commissioner of the NYC Dept. of Transportation is also scheduled to attend.
We wanted to get the word out to people in Kensington to come to this meeting if they have an opinion on this issue. It seems that other people are making decisions for residents of Kensington and Windsor Terrace and these decisions may not be the best for us. Please pass this info on to people you know.
Residential Parking Forum
Mon. Feb. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
St. Francis College Auditorium (on Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights)
Subway: 2, 3, 4, or 5 to Borough Hall; R to Court St.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Kensington Facebook crew plans bar night
Let's go to Shenanigans!
Because a single shenanigan wouldn't be nearly enough
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 9:00pm
End Time:Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 12:00am
Location:Shenanigans
Street:Caton Ave b/w E7th and E8th Streets.
City/Town:Brooklyn, NY
Come on folks. We've only got one thing in common and it's location. Let's ring in 2008 a little late by going to the Shenanigans, named Best Kensington Bar by New York Times Magazine an astounding 36 yearsrunning. They have Foster's on tap and a Guinness Surge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4M_-bZ9sq8&feature=related
It sends ultrasonic waves through the glass to achieve an authentic cascade effect. So it's our job to send ultrasonic waves through Kensington by creating an environment of greater than 10 people that doesn't involve tube socks or manicures.
Tell everyone you know! The guy that pretends to have no arms and sells flowers on Ocean Pkwy? Tell him. The man with the beret and awesome train-robber moustache? Bring 'em along. Hell, even invite some of those rude Rite Aid cashiers so we can dump beer over their heads and see how they like it. This is our chance to shine.What's the worst that could happen?
Because a single shenanigan wouldn't be nearly enough
Friday, January 18, 2008 at 9:00pm
End Time:Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 12:00am
Location:Shenanigans
Street:Caton Ave b/w E7th and E8th Streets.
City/Town:Brooklyn, NY
Come on folks. We've only got one thing in common and it's location. Let's ring in 2008 a little late by going to the Shenanigans, named Best Kensington Bar by New York Times Magazine an astounding 36 yearsrunning. They have Foster's on tap and a Guinness Surge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4M_-bZ9sq8&feature=related
It sends ultrasonic waves through the glass to achieve an authentic cascade effect. So it's our job to send ultrasonic waves through Kensington by creating an environment of greater than 10 people that doesn't involve tube socks or manicures.
Tell everyone you know! The guy that pretends to have no arms and sells flowers on Ocean Pkwy? Tell him. The man with the beret and awesome train-robber moustache? Bring 'em along. Hell, even invite some of those rude Rite Aid cashiers so we can dump beer over their heads and see how they like it. This is our chance to shine.What's the worst that could happen?
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Local Story Times
WT Library
Toddler Time (18 months - 3 years)
Tues. 9.30-10, 10.15-10.45, and 4-4.30
Pre-School Time (3-5 years)
Weds. 9.30-10
Babies & Books (birth - 18 months)
Once a month - 1/18, 2/29, 3/28, 4/25, 5/30, 6/27
10am
Kensington Library
Pre-School Stories
Mon. 1-2
Nap Time Stories
Tues. 1:30
Babies & Books
Weds. 11-12
Toddler Time (18 months - 3 years)
Tues. 9.30-10, 10.15-10.45, and 4-4.30
Pre-School Time (3-5 years)
Weds. 9.30-10
Babies & Books (birth - 18 months)
Once a month - 1/18, 2/29, 3/28, 4/25, 5/30, 6/27
10am
Kensington Library
Pre-School Stories
Mon. 1-2
Nap Time Stories
Tues. 1:30
Babies & Books
Weds. 11-12
WT Alliance Focus - Traffic
Yes we understand this was spearheaded by the WT Alliance (kudos to them!) but there is some info here for those troubled by the traffic on Caton Ave.
Brooklyn Neighborhood Tackles Tangle of Traffic Troubles (Brooklyn Eagle)
Caton Avenue Traffic Dangers
Caton Avenue is a stretch of roadway with congestion and speeding vehicles with out-of-sync traffic lights, the survey and speakers noted. There are backups from Caton onto McDonald Avenue, forcing some drivers to seek escape onto side streets where they are often seen speeding. A resident near Canton Avenue added that truck traffic there is not always related to local deliveries.
Suggested solutions include more traffic cops during rush hours, closing the Fort Hamilton Parkway exit from the Prospect Expressway at the same time, and making left-hand turns from McDonald onto Caton illegal.
Brooklyn Neighborhood Tackles Tangle of Traffic Troubles (Brooklyn Eagle)
Caton Avenue Traffic Dangers
Caton Avenue is a stretch of roadway with congestion and speeding vehicles with out-of-sync traffic lights, the survey and speakers noted. There are backups from Caton onto McDonald Avenue, forcing some drivers to seek escape onto side streets where they are often seen speeding. A resident near Canton Avenue added that truck traffic there is not always related to local deliveries.
Suggested solutions include more traffic cops during rush hours, closing the Fort Hamilton Parkway exit from the Prospect Expressway at the same time, and making left-hand turns from McDonald onto Caton illegal.
Hamilton Dog House needs wheels!
From our friends at Hamilton Dog House:
Sean was involved in a accident last Saturday (1/5) while he was on his way to an adoption event. Thankfully, Sean is ok and so are all the animals! But the rescue vehicle is totaled which makes it VERY difficult for us to transport animals. If you know anyone who has a van that they are able/willing to donate or even just a cheap station wagon, truck or van please message us through myspace or email us at nyanimalrescue@yahoo.com
For details on the accident you can read the article published in the New York Post :
CRASH LEADS TO ANIMAL RESSSCUE
Sean was involved in a accident last Saturday (1/5) while he was on his way to an adoption event. Thankfully, Sean is ok and so are all the animals! But the rescue vehicle is totaled which makes it VERY difficult for us to transport animals. If you know anyone who has a van that they are able/willing to donate or even just a cheap station wagon, truck or van please message us through myspace or email us at nyanimalrescue@yahoo.com
For details on the accident you can read the article published in the New York Post :
CRASH LEADS TO ANIMAL RESSSCUE
Monday, January 14, 2008
Local's Mini-Retrospective
Local rabbi painter Jonathan Blum is having a mini-retrospective of his work in Park Slope. Stop by!
January 13 through mid-April
Park Slope Jewish Center, Brooklyn (8th Avenue and 14th Street)
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 13th, 5:30-7:30
January 13 through mid-April
Park Slope Jewish Center, Brooklyn (8th Avenue and 14th Street)
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 13th, 5:30-7:30
Credit Fraud hittin' Kensington?
Gowanus Lounge posted about credit card fraud outbreak happening to residents of Park Slope. Watch out it looks like its coming our way!
I live off Church Ave and like many residents of Park Slope recently was charged over $400 at gas stations in Florida where someone used my debit card number.
I live off Church Ave and like many residents of Park Slope recently was charged over $400 at gas stations in Florida where someone used my debit card number.
Foodtown Reno in Full Swing
We stopped by Foodtown last night to see changes-a-coming. We're really excited for it all to come together in the spring. We're also hoping they add some greenery to the front of the store along w the new facade.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Brownstoner checks out K-town Rentals
Brownstoner checks out the rentals in Kensington. Post a comment!
Rentals of the Day: Kensington Picks From Craigslist (Brownstoner)
Rentals of the Day: Kensington Picks From Craigslist (Brownstoner)
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Update on the Old Brick
From the inbox:
Did you know that Old Brick now has an expanded menu (Italian food now too, not just Balkan/Mediterranean) AND free delivery?
Nope, we didn't. Thanks for sharing!
Did you know that Old Brick now has an expanded menu (Italian food now too, not just Balkan/Mediterranean) AND free delivery?
Nope, we didn't. Thanks for sharing!
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Around $300k
Local FSBO 1 bedroom at a building near the border of WT and Kensington. We know people in this building and have heard great things (live in super, friendly neighbors, quiet street etc). The apartment appears renovated and move-in ready plus the ad boasts quick walk to WT library and Greenwood Playground. $309000 1 Bedroom in Kensington (maint: $372)
Drilling
We just got a tip that there is drilling happening on the corner of East 7th and Church.... anyone know what's up?
Monday, January 7, 2008
Wolman Rink
Skating season started over a month ago but we just recently got to go and highly recommend it! (Warning they only accept cash!) It's a pretty easy walk or very quick bike ride from the 'hood and considering the recent weather you may even get to wear short sleeves. Hours and link below:
Winter 2007-2008 Schedule
November 29, 2007 - March 16, 2008
Mon 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tues 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wed 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m - 1 p.m., 2 - 6 p.m., 7 - 10 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 - 6 p.m.
Prices: Adults: $5· Children (14 and under) and Seniors: $3· Skate Rental: $6
Winter 2007-2008 Schedule
November 29, 2007 - March 16, 2008
Mon 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tues 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wed 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fri 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sat 10 a.m - 1 p.m., 2 - 6 p.m., 7 - 10 p.m.
Sun 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 - 6 p.m.
Prices: Adults: $5· Children (14 and under) and Seniors: $3· Skate Rental: $6
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Local Family Profiled...
Fortune’s Sisters (Sunday New York Times, January 6th)Mrs. Parker-Myers, 35, a preschool teacher who lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Kensington with her husband, Lars, a manager of jewelry trade shows, is the writer of the group. She chronicled their two-week journey to China in an eloquent adoption diary that includes comment on everything from the sparrow kebabs and goat testicles that she encountered during her first days in Beijing to the mothers’ attempts to absorb the essence of the country that their daughters never knew.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
