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Brooklynian » Forum: Windsor Terrace / Kensington - Recent Posts http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/ en-US Sat, 18 May 2013 19:22:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://brooklynian.com/forum/search.php Windsor Place Antiques http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/windsor-place-antiques#post-767993 Thu, 09 May 2013 21:25:09 +0000 parkcraftbklyn 767993@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ Antique Shop on the corner of 10th Avenue and Windsor Place is now open every weekend. Saturdays 11-6 & Sundays 12-6 Vintage school maps, globes, posters, ephemera, books, lighting and other decorative and cool items Spring Happenings at YogaSole Yoga Studio Brooklyn, NY http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/spring-happenings-at-yogasole-yoga-studio-brooklyn-ny#post-765906 Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:20:59 +0000 Evalenaleedy 765906@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ Spring Happenings at YogaSole YogaSole 254 Windsor Place Brooklyn, NY 11215 yogasole.com Save the Date... An evening of poetry, prose and enlightened conversation with Cathy Brown, Richard Levine, Caitlin McDonnell and Rachel Levitsky Community Salon Date: Friday, April 5th, 2013 Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm Cost: $10 (includes a glass or 2 of wine) Invite your friends and neighbors to gathering at YogaSole. Connection, community and conversation. Click here to rsvp ***************************************************************************************** Spring Clothing SWAP Date: Sunday, April 21st, 2013 Time: 1pm - 3pm Invite your family & friends All are most Welcome! It is a Community Day. The is no Fee and you don't have to practice here although we'd love for you to join us ***************************************************************************************** Kids Yoga Ages 5-8 years April 17th thru June 5th, 2013 Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm Series cost $144 for 8 classes. Sign up today! Space is limited. ***************************************************************************************** Special Live Music & Yoga Celebrate and Practice & PARTY in community... Resonate w/ Merav & Yotam Silberstein JOIN US Date: Friday, April 19th, 2013 Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm Cost $25 ***************************************************************************************** Spring Retreat... Yoga & Meditation Retreat In the Catskills NY with Evalena Leedy, Merav Ben Horin & Genno Linda King Friday, May 17th thru Sunday, May 19th 2013 To reserve your space or for more info contact: <a href="mailto:evalena@yogasole.com">evalena@yogasole.com</a> or call 718 541-1382 ***************************************************************************************** Evalena V. Leedy 718 541-1382 310 Beverly Road http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/310-beverly-road#post-765706 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:20:31 +0000 susanderavish 765706@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ I'm looking at a coop for sale in this building, but there seem to be number of units on the market. Anyone know anything about this building? Any reason there would be a large exodus? Any insight at all into the building or location would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently in Park Slope and am unfamiliar with the area. Thanks so much. Greenwood Park in Windsor Terrace - needs snow fencing for small/thin dogs http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/greenwood-park-in-windsor-terrace-needs-snow-fencing-for-smallthin-dogs#post-765688 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:01:45 +0000 Salix 765688@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ Posting here won't get it done. You need to speak to Parks directly. Assuming that this ara is a dog park, get the people who use it to make the request. If a good number of actual users of the dog park request the fencing, it should not be a problem (snow fencing is not expensive. Contact FIDO for info re the park's administrator. Greenwood Park in Windsor Terrace - needs snow fencing for small/thin dogs http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/greenwood-park-in-windsor-terrace-needs-snow-fencing-for-smallthin-dogs#post-765660 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:41:02 +0000 eacsn1 765660@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ hi, i live in windsor terrace and would like to request that ny parks add snow fencing to the small park next to greenwood playground. every time i walk by there, there's only dogs w/ their owners but the existing fence is wide enough for a small/thin dog to get through. would anyone else be interested in this? i was advised that if there was neighborhood interest, we would be more likely to get it. the park is labeled as greenwood park and it's at the intersection of ft hamilton pkwy and east 5th st. Community Passover Seder http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/community-passover-seder#post-765357 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:51:22 +0000 Chabad Windsor Terrace 765357@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ You are cordially invited to the annual Windsor Terrace Community Passover Seder An insightful Seder where everyone is family! Monday March, 25 and Tuesday March, 26 at 7:45pm Four Cups of Wine | Shmurah Matza | Gourmet Catered Meal Adult - $40 | Child - $18 | Sponsor - $180 No one is ever turned away due to lack of funds. RSVP - <a href="mailto:WTChabad@gmail.com">WTChabad@gmail.com</a> / 646-298-9909 "Freylich Friday" Carlebach style service http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/freylich-friday-carlebach-style-service#post-764879 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:31:25 +0000 flatbushjewish 764879@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ Bring in Shabbat with a joyous, song filled service conducted in the round. Transliterations will be provided; all are welcome. Police at Church/Dahill http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/police-at-churchdahill#post-764791 Sat, 23 Feb 2013 15:16:07 +0000 ddobb 764791@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ There were 5 or six police cars and an ambulance at Church and Dahill at around 9:30pm last night (Feb 22). Anyone know what went down? Community Meeting Re: no Supermarket / Boycott Walgreens http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/community-meeting-re-no-supermarket-boycott-walgreens#post-764663 Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:09:54 +0000 WindsorTerraceVoice 764663@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ There's been some new announcements from Walgreens. Look at pictures #2 & 3 (the drawings of the layout design) <a href="http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130221/windsor-terrace/key-food-grocery-store-share-space-with-new-walgreens-windsor-terrace/slideshow/popup/348583" rel="nofollow">http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130221/windsor-terrace/key-food-grocery-store-share-space-with-new-walgreens-windsor-terrace/slideshow/popup/348583</a> My personal opinion: According to these drawn layout designs, Walgreens has offered approximately 33% of the space to Key Food, and kept about 66% for themselves… Anyone who ever visited that Key Food knows it was never a huge space (like Path Mark or Fairway, for example). So what is reducing that space for food down to 33% of it’s original size? Why does Walgreens need the 66% when there are already two pharmacies in the area? Yes, this is better than no food at all. But it seems like Walgreens’ compromise is for the protest, and not for the best interest of the community. Also, look at the plan and ask yourself: Does this seem like anything that should have taken nine months to think of? What’s been holding Walgreens up for all this time? Lastly, many of our local politicians (Marty Markowitz, Jim Brennan, Brad Lander) have been very active at past meetings in which no Walgreens representatives were present. These politicians had very brave words against Walgreens when the only people in the audience were local residents opposed to Walgreens. But the true courage of these politicians will be tested tonight, when they must speak to Walgreens‘s face… Will they still speak as a brave voice of the community? Or will they suddenly give in to everything Walgreens says? Or will they all be “too busy” to attend tonight - and claim it was just a coincidence that they were only able to make it when Walgreens representatives could not? Bottom line: Tonight’s meeting should be very interesting. Indeed. Annual Windsor Terrace Purim Bash http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/annual-windsor-terrace-purim-bash#post-764549 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:14:56 +0000 Chabad Windsor Terrace 764549@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ Everyone is invited to our fourth annual Purim Bash at Chabad of Windsor Terrace. Live Music Every Flavor Hamentash Lavish Purim Buffet All You Can Drink L'chaims Special Children's Entertainment Megillah reading @ 7:00pm sharp followed by celebration. ADMISSION FREE. RSVP by Wednesday, February 20, 2013 to <a href="mailto:wtchabad@gmail.com">wtchabad@gmail.com</a> or 646-298-9909 Looking forward to celebrating together. Community Meeting Re: no Supermarket / Boycott Walgreens http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/community-meeting-re-no-supermarket-boycott-walgreens#post-764496 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:06:07 +0000 WindsorTerraceVoice 764496@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <a href="http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130215/windsor-terrace/walgreens-reveal-details-on-new-windsor-terrace-store" rel="nofollow">http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20130215/windsor-terrace/walgreens-reveal-details-on-new-windsor-terrace-store</a> Walgreens to Reveal Details on New Windsor Terrace Store February 15, 2013 8:11am | By Leslie Albrecht, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer WINDSOR TERRACE — Nearly seven months after the neighborhood's only grocery store closed, Windsor Terrace locals will finally get details on what's replacing it. At a public meeting next week, representatives from Walgreens will unveil plans for a new store that will replace the Key Food at 589 Prospect Ave., which closed in the summer of 2012, leaving the neighborhood without a convenient source of fresh food. Officials from the national drugstore chain are expected to reveal drawings of the new store, introduce its managers, and field questions from locals at the meeting, according to an announcement from State Assemblyman Jim Brennan. At the top of the list of queries will likely be what, if any, fresh foods and produce Walgreens will stock. Neighbors mounted a passionate campaign against Walgreens' move to the neighborhood, calling for a boycott of the store if it doesn't stock fruits, veggies and meat. Windsor Terrace resident Steve LeVine said he's hopeful that Walgreens will respond to community concerns, perhaps by sharing the building with a grocery store. If not, some neighbors have vowed not to shop at the store, he said. "The hope is still that there will be at least a full service market, similar to the Key Food that was there," LeVine said. "If it's just a few things here and there, that's not going to be acceptable. It's got to be fresh meat, fresh produce, not just the the pre-packaged stuff." The meeting with Walgreens representatives is scheduled for Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Shepherd's Hall in Holy Name Church, 245 Prospect Park West. Purim Extravaganza http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/purim-extravaganza#post-764459 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:36:09 +0000 flatbushjewish 764459@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ FJC & Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace invite the entire community to a Purim party, Saturday, February 23rd at 7:30PM Costume parade (with prizes!!!), merrymaking, Israeli dancing, great food and more. Members Free and Non-Members $5. Also join us Sunday,February 24th at 3:00PM for a family friendly, interactive, dramatic megillah reading by Rabbi David "Hegai" Siff followed by a festive meal with live music (adults $15/children free) Place: 327 East 5th Street (Corner of Church Avenue) ART CLASSES http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/art-classes-5#post-764347 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:17:13 +0000 ArtistKaren 764347@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ Classes are filling up but there are still some openings! Please note the changes in schedule for the kids' classes. EXPLORING CREATIVITY for Children & Adults ARTIST KAREN FRIEDLAND, is offering classes for adults and children in her home studio in Prospect Park South. They will be small groups--as few as 4 students, no more than 8--affording personalized instruction. The focus in the classes is for students to experience the JOY OF CREATING, while adding to their art skill toolbox. Classes will begin in February. FOR CHILDREN "Art Discovery" For four, five and six year old students, this class provides exposure to a variety of art media with an emphasis on the art process. Wednesdays 4:00-5:00PM "The Art Experience" For second to fifth graders, a fun way for students to gain art skills while exploring their boundless creativity. Thursdays 4:30-5:45PM FOR ADULTS "Expressive Drawing" A creative approach to drawing. Organically learn drawing skills while expressing your true creativity. Wednesdays 10:00-11:45AM "Painting Workshop" Exploring painting technique with a creative approach. Skills development while giving voice to your creative self. Thursdays 7:30-9:15PM FOR INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER, EMAIL OR PHONE <a href="mailto:karenart99@yahoo.com">karenart99@yahoo.com</a> 718-826-1261 Karen Friedland is a widely known artist who has exhibited extensively throughout the United States. While best known for her paintings and pastels, Karen also works in sculpture, ceramics and print making. A very experienced teacher, she has taught all ages from pre-school to seniors, including special needs students. As a Teaching Artist, she has conducted residencies in schools and community settings for Brooklyn Arts Council and other arts organizations. She is the founder and two time leader of the Flatbush Artists Studio Tour. <a href="http://www.ArtistKaren.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ArtistKaren.com</a> Karen Eve Friedland <a href="http://www.ArtistKaren.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.ArtistKaren.com</a> karenfriedland.wordpress.com artistkaren.blogspot.com Community Meeting Re: no Supermarket / Boycott Walgreens http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/community-meeting-re-no-supermarket-boycott-walgreens#post-764302 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:32:50 +0000 WindsorTerraceVoice 764302@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ [video] <a href="http://youtu.be/dM3A8wKGn4g" rel="nofollow">http://youtu.be/dM3A8wKGn4g</a> [/video] Community Meeting Re: no Supermarket / Boycott Walgreens http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/community-meeting-re-no-supermarket-boycott-walgreens#post-763860 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:26:02 +0000 WindsorTerraceVoice 763860@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ WHAT: A Community meeting regarding Windsor Terrace having no Supermarket… Walgreens says a representative will attend this meeting to update the community on their plans. WHEN: Thursday February 21st, 2013 @ 6:30PM. WHERE: Shepherd's Hall (the basement of Holy Name Church), 245 Prospect Park West (between Prospect Ave & Windsor Place), Brooklyn, New York 11215. For more information go to <a href="http://www.greenbeansnotwalgreens.org/events.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.greenbeansnotwalgreens.org/events.html</a> Hallmark to Close, Neighboring Grocery Store to Expand http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/hallmark-to-close-neighboring-grocery-store-to-expand#post-763662 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:00:37 +0000 WindsorTerraceVoice 763662@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ [video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxFYw_pJb-M [/video] New ...something in Kensington http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/new-something-in-kensington#post-763486 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 21:14:10 +0000 xlizellx 763486@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ Bar Chord <a href="http://ditmasparkcorner.com/blog/business/bar-chord-coming-to-cortelyou-road" rel="nofollow">http://ditmasparkcorner.com/blog/business/bar-chord-coming-to-cortelyou-road</a> New ...something in Kensington http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/new-something-in-kensington#post-763484 Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:20:47 +0000 davidg8089 763484@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ It looks like there is some new --business-- opening up on Cortelyou near CIA, next to the hardware store where the old Hispanic bakery used to be. I noticed they're doing some internal rebuilding and they have something posted about a liquor license. So, I guess it will be a bar, or bar/restaurant? any ideas? Seeking Volunteer Cooks/Enthusiatic Bakers! http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/seeking-volunteer-cooksenthusiatic-bakers#post-763193 Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:14:48 +0000 lauren064 763193@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ Volunteer cooks are needed for the Church Avenue BID’s "From Roti to Rhubarb" soup kitchen/cooking class. Work alongside chefs from Shayna’s, El Acuario, Wheated, and Zagat-rated Am-Thai to create dishes to be served at the Flatbush Reformed Church’s weekly soup kitchen. Volunteers must be over 18 and shifts will be Fri. Jan. 25 (late afternoon through evening) and Sat. Jan. 26 (morning and afternoon shifts). A driver (with vehicle) is also needed both days to help transport ingredients and food, and we are also greatly in need of donations of baked goods from local residents. For details, go to: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/b3yauo4" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/b3yauo4</a> or Facebook (Church Avenue Business Improvement District, all spelled out). To register, contact us at <a href="mailto:info@churchavenue.org">info@churchavenue.org</a> or 718-282-2500, x63237. Thanks! Lauren Elvers Collins Church Avenue BID Hallmark to Close, Neighboring Grocery Store to Expand http://brooklynian.com/forum/windsor-terrace-kensington/hallmark-to-close-neighboring-grocery-store-to-expand#post-762867 Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:12:52 +0000 WindsorTerraceVoice 762867@http://brooklynian.com/forum/ <a href="http://windsorterrace.patch.com/articles/hallmark-to-close-neighboring-grocery-store-to-expand?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001" rel="nofollow">http://windsorterrace.patch.com/articles/hallmark-to-close-neighboring-grocery-store-to-expand?ncid=newsltuspatc00000001</a> Hallmark to Close, Neighboring Grocery Store to Expand Shop Smart Food Market, located at 238 Prospect Park West, will be expanding by an additional 2,000 feet this spring. By Lauren Evans January 7, 2013 Windsor Terrace is one step closer to again having a functional supermarket—thanks not to any yielding by Walgreens, but to a neighborhood greeting card store. After more than 27 years in business, C.V. Hallmark, located at 236 Prospect Park West, is closing up shop, making way for the expansion of the Shop Smart Food Mart located next door. The market will be expanding its offering of fresh produce and meat—everything the community lamented losing when Prospect Avenue's Key Food shuttered in June, owner Samee Tharm told Patch on Monday. “Everyone requested it,” Tharm said of his decision to expand his space at 238 Prospect Park West, adding that he expects the new addition to be completed by March or April. Diane Larkin, who along with her brother Alfred Bahna, has owned the Hallmark since 1986, said the decision to fold was made after news that Walgreens would be moving into the neighborhood. The store’s last day in business day will be Feb. 28. “Walgreens sells Hallmark cards, they sell the candy, they sell the gifts,” she said. “It’s going to be very difficult for us to compete with that.” So when Tharm offered to lease the roughly 2,000-foot space to expand his grocery operation, Larkin said she and Bahna knew they would be martyring their beloved business to a worthy cause. “The neighborhood needs a supermarket, and next door wants to expand their supermarket,” she said. Along with the incoming competition, Larkin also cited rising costs as the reason for the greeting card shop’s departure. She said the decision to close up after so many years has been hard to swallow. "We’ve seen a lot of changes. We’ve gone through a lot of different things with the neighborhood. I raised my children in this store," she said. Though Larkin, who has lived in the same 11th Avenue home since 1978, plans to remain in Windsor Terrace and continue her other job as a teacher, she said she will miss playing such an active role in the community. “We’ve been here for so long. We really love the neighborhood, we love the community and the people,” she said. “It’s going to be very difficult.”